With its role in building cartilage, glucosamine is an essential supplement if your dog is suffering from stiff joints. And with this bacon-flavored formula from Pet Goodness, you get an advanced supplement that’s pretty easy for your pooch to stomach. Pet Goodness Liquid Glucosamine is fortified with not only the big G, but also an Omega 3-6-9 blend along with essential vitamins to support joint health and vitality. You also get OptiMSM, one of the purest forms of the sulfur compound MSM, which plays a key role in reducing arthritic pain.

Gentle enough for puppies, this supplement can be added to the food of all breeds and all ages but is particularly beneficial for senior dogs looking for relief from stiff and creaking joints. Not only can it reduce the painful inflammation caused by joint problems, it also improves flexibility and overall mobility, meaning a happier and healthier pooch all-round. The large sized 32-ounce bottle means that this quality supplement is great value too.

Focusing on cartilage and connective tissue health, these easy to chew tablets from Cosequin offer a powerful combination of glucosamine, MSM and chondroitin to keep your pooch happy and on the move. Available in delicious chicken flavor, your dog should lap these supplements up and the large tub contains 250 chewable tablets so they should last you a while. Both glucosamine and chondroitin work to build up the healthy cartilage that supports your pet’s joints while MSM helps to reduce inflammation and pain. You also get an effective blend of omega 3s to support their joints. Cosequin is also safe for dogs of all sizes, with pups less than 15 pounds needing ½ a tablet a day to start, while large 60lb+ pooches can be given up.to three tablets a day. Once improvement is seen, you can then drop your pet down to a reduced ‘maintenance’ dose to keep him mobile and on the go.

Doggie Dailies offers this easy chew glucosamine tablet which can also help to boost joint lubrication and smoother mobility thanks to the added hyaluronic acid. With 225 tablets, these joint supplements for canines is also good value for money and can be used with dogs of all sizes, over the age of six months. Doggie Dailies Glucosamine for Dogs also has an impressive additional ingredient list, with quality formulas of chondroitin, MSM and coenzyme Q10. Plus, there is added yucca, which has powerful anti-inflammatory properties to help soothe and reduce joint pain. The advanced formula does mean you need to feed these tablets after their main meal, at least to start with, so their digestive system gets time to adjust but with extra vitamins C and E, as well as salmon and cod liver oil, they will also give your pooch an all-round health boost.

With a delicious liver flavor and an easy to chew formula, these hip and joint tablets from PetNC are excellent value for money. You get the three big joint health ‘big hitters’ – human grade glucosamine, chondroitin and MSM – in a one-a-day dose of goodness. Based on a 40-pound dog, the one tablet a day helps to maintain healthy joint function, supports connective tissue and helps to reduce inflammation and associated pain. The result should be a pet that rediscovers some if not all of the spring in their step. Initial dosage is for four to six weeks, with a maintenance program once improvements are seen. And with the savory flavor, even the pickiest of pooches should happily take their daily joint health booster with no complaint.

If you think your older pooch needs a boost, then with 600mg of glucosamine, VetIQ Maximum Strength Hip Joint could well hit the spot. In a resealable pouch, you get 180 soft chews than come with an attention-grabbing natural chicken flavor. But it is what’s inside these chews that really counts when it comes to your pet’s mobility and health. As well as maximum strength glucosamine which is sourced from shellfish, you also get MSM to reduce inflammation and omega 3 fatty acids from krill for helping ease joint stiffness. The result is a triple action formula designed to support cartilage, lubricate joints and maintain muscle strength. These are quality hip and joint chews at a good price, although you need to make sure you properly seal the bag as they do have a tendency to dry out.

You are paying a premium for the Synovi G4 but you get a premium formula for your money. In a good value, large 240-chew tub, these supplements are designed for dogs of all ages, sizes and breeds to help boost hip and joint health as well as mobility. This is a specialized blend which focuses on three areas: joint health, muscle tone and antioxidants to protect at a cellular level. So, let’s take a look at the ingredients, which are all naturally sourced. First up, there is glucosamine, manganese and green-lipped mussel, which is a natural source of chondroitin. Added to this mix, you then get Boswellia serrata and turmeric, which bring powerful antioxidants to help protect the joints. Each soft tablet is easy to chew and digest and have a tasty chicken flavor your pooch will love.

StrellaLab have formulated their hip and joint supplement with natural hempseed oil and powder, recognized for its ability to reduced inflammation, stiffness and pain. Ideal for older dogs, these hemp chews are easy to eat and digest and have a host of ingredients that can help to boost their joint health. Alongside the hemp oil, you get glucosamine, chondroitin and MSM plus the natural healing properties of turmeric. The chews can also be given to younger pets to support their joint health as they age and are safe for dogs of all sizes. With 120 chews per tub, depending on your pet’s size, you should have up to a three to four-month supply and there are no artificial additives or flavors. Each chew is also soy, corn, dairy, sugar and hormone free.

With yucca to reduce inflammation and relieve pain, these hip and joint soft chews pack an impressive joint health punch, at a very good price. You get 240 chews which can be given to both cats and dogs to help support joints, flexibility and mobility while reducing aches and inflammation. Alongside the yucca, you get premium strength formulations of the ingredients you would expect, including glucosamine, chondroitin and MSM. Then there is a well-thought out blend of omegas, vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and nutrients, all working together to support muscles, healing and all-round good health. Wheat-free, these chews won’t irritate sensitive tums and are ideal for senior or ageing dogs who need that little extra joint and immune system support to keep on their paws.

If you are looking for a multi-tasking joint support formula, then Zesty Paws is a tasty option for your pooch. As well as helping with joint and arthritic pain relief, this high strength blend can also offer immune system and general health support. At the heart of Mobility Bites is glucosamine, as well as OptiMSM and chondroitin to help keep your pooch flexible and on the move. There is also added yucca as well as vitamins and antioxidants to boost their all-round good health. Each soft bite is easy to chew, even for more senior mouths and has an irresistible bacon flavor. Care has also been taken over one of its key ingredients – the organic OptiMSM, excellent for maintaining flexibility and movement – which has been distilled to be over 99% pure. Grain-free, there are also no artificial additives or flavors.

Here’s another hip and joint supplement that maxes out on the healing properties of hempseed. Using both the oil and the protein from the seed, GoodGrowlies Hemp supplement is a delicious duck flavored chew that is also a tasty treat for your dog. As well as natural hemp, you also get a decent 400mg dose of glucosamine, as well as chondroitin, omegas (from green-lipped mussels) and MSM, all known for their joint support properties. GoodGrowlies have also added in the anti-inflammatory spice, turmeric as well as a blend of vitamins, minerals and yucca extract for good measure. At 120 chews per pot, you don’t get as many tablets as some other products, but these joint and hip supplements are well priced for the quality of the healthy-boosting ingredients. Can be used on dogs over the age of 12 weeks.