Joint supplements?

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Nahla is getting quite stiff after a session of fetch and that type of activity, she’s not old but she did somehow get tetanus when she was younger so I assume has muscle/joint defects as a result of that. She still plays with other dogs/walks all day long etc. And is never sore day to day.

She’s stiff in evenings after a day playing with the ball, I make sure she can lie flat out and not circling so doesn’t create more stiffness, and massage her muscles to help.
Tonight is a bit worse than normal as she fell while catching the ball, she ran and slid so tumbled over. She’s done that before!

I think it would be worth putting her on a joint supplement now, bit clueless about dog ones though, what would you suggest?
 
Diesel my male Dobe is 9yrs old now and had a cruciate op about 4 years ago and has never had a lame step since but of late Ive noticed he is ever so slightly stiff when he gets up in the morning. I did consider Yumove but know its quite expensive and was recommended Newmarket Joint Supplement by Cayla and Ive nearly finished this tub and I have to say Ive seen a marked improvement, its inexpensive too another plus.
 
I’ve just started one of my oldies on YuMove Plus - unfortunately it is only day 2 so I can’t report back any results! I didn’t think it was that expensive TBH, and the service from Lintbells was excellent
 
I'd go see your vet first to identify the cause and ensure other treatment isn't needed and then consider joint supplements
 
SusieT said:
I'd go see your vet first to identify the cause and ensure other treatment isn't needed and then consider joint supplements
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She’s getting older, will have got muscle damage from the tetanus (about 4 years ago) and is only stiff after a session of playing fetch for an hour or so.
I can’t really see what from that history would warrant bloods or xrays to be required and how those investigations would cause a change in management.
She is otherwise happy, healthy and fit with no other medical issues. So no requirement for regular analgesia.

So I think starting her on a joint supplement is a perfectly reasonable thing to do, and have had some good suggestions on the thread 😊
 
Great thread, I was just coming in here to ask the same!
My little cross breed has dwarfism in her front legs, as a result they are a very funny shape! She absolutely lives for walks and the vet is of the opinion that she does so well on her bendy paws because she is so fit, she is however now struggling after a good walk.
Currently she is on Yumove which has been great, I wonder if it is now not enough.

Some great suggestions, I am going to have a look at the joint aid from Riaflex and the Newmarket joint supplement.

I am surprised to see no one has suggested turmeric (did nothing for the dog or the horse!)
 
She’s getting older, will have got muscle damage from the tetanus (about 4 years ago) and is only stiff after a session of playing fetch for an hour or so.
I can’t really see what from that history would warrant bloods or xrays to be required and how those investigations would cause a change in management.
She is otherwise happy, healthy and fit with no other medical issues. So no requirement for regular analgesia.

So I think starting her on a joint supplement is a perfectly reasonable thing to do, and have had some good suggestions on the thread 😊[/QUOTE]

Tbh I wouldn't be playing fetch with any dog for an hour or so, its a very high impact form of exercise, and some ball obsessed dogs don't know when to stop. Definitely worth trying a joint supplement, I am going to put my older gsd on yumove plus, and I would reduce the time you throw the ball for her and replace with steady walking exercise.
 
I found amazing results with Yumve. I used the normal one and then went into the Advanced one when my dog got older. It held off the NSAIDS for a good few years after we thought she’d need them daily.
 
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She’s getting older, will have got muscle damage from the tetanus (about 4 years ago) and is only stiff after a session of playing fetch for an hour or so.
I can’t really see what from that history would warrant bloods or xrays to be required and how those investigations would cause a change in management.
She is otherwise happy, healthy and fit with no other medical issues. So no requirement for regular analgesia.


If you went to see your vet they would probably have given you the bit you 'cant see' such as not playing high impact games... And examine the dog to see what's causing the stiffness and ID e.g. if it needs rest, physio etc. stiff is a sign of pain. For the sake of a consultation fee and they can advise you on the best joint supplement from a clinical evidence based stand point.
 
Thanks for the suggestions, will have a look at Newmarket and riaflex :)

As for fetch, I bat a ball with a tennis racket in a 5 acre field so she has plenty of room. There is no sudden stops/turns due to run out of room. I bat the ball as we are walking, not just stood in one place.
 
only_me said:
Thanks for the suggestions, will have a look at Newmarket and riaflex :)

As for fetch, I bat a ball with a tennis racket in a 5 acre field so she has plenty of room. There is no sudden stops/turns due to run out of room. I bat the ball as we are walking, not just stood in one place.
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But you have said she slid and tumbled over, and not for the first time, so maybe worth reducing this form of exercise a bit as you seem to think she already has muscle damage. Your dog though, so your choice.
 
MurphysMinder said:
But you have said she slid and tumbled over, and not for the first time, so maybe worth reducing this form of exercise a bit as you seem to think she already has muscle damage. Your dog though, so your choice.
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It was wet, long slippy grass and she slipped while about to catch the ball, only happened once during that time. The other time she fell was when playing with other dog and she tumbled over on the hill. I don’t play fetch with her everyday 🙄

I’m not a moron on looking after dogs, i was looking recommendations for a joint supplement. Lots of horses are on one so why can’t a dog be
 
Look for ones with green lipped mussel in :) No harm using human health shop stuff if cost is a concern. YuMove active dog is a pretty good non veterinary only one and what our lab gets. I would look at modifying her ‘work’ a little too now her body is starting to tire. Mix up the ball batting with memory retrieves so there’s no need to turn, maximise swimming scent work and straight lines! Do keep an eye on it, she could be a candidate for arthroscopy etc. if showing OA signs prematurely.
 
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