Supplement Category Review
Joint Supplements for Dogs
Evidence-based reviews of the most common ingredients used to support joint health, mobility, and comfort in dogs with arthritis or age-related joint changes.
- Ingredients reviewed
- 8
- Strong or moderate
- 2
- Methodology
- Evidence first
Why trust our reviews?
We evaluate the quality, quantity, and safety of the scientific evidence for each ingredient so you can make informed decisions for your pet.
Joint Supplement Ingredient Reviews
Select an ingredient to read the full evidence review and recommendations.
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Fish Oil (Omega-3) - Joints
There was strong evidence to support the use of omega-3 fish oil for joint health/mobility in dogs. A mild yet consistent benefit was observed across studies.
Joint health and mobility Consistent benefitEvidence Grade Evidence grade A, Strong Evidence -
Green-Lipped Mussel
There was moderate evidence to support the use of Green Lipped Mussel in dogs with arthritis or mobility issues.
Joint health Preliminary benefitEvidence Grade Evidence grade B, Moderate Evidence -
CBD/cannabidiol - Joint
There was inconclusive evidence to support the use of CBD in dogs with arthritis or joint disease
Joint health Mixed resultsEvidence Grade Evidence grade C, Limited Evidence -
Curcumin (turmeric) - Joints
There was weak evidence to support the use of curcumin (turmeric) in dogs with arthritis or joint disease
Arthritis & Mobility Mixed resultsEvidence Grade Evidence grade C, Limited Evidence -
Hyaluronic Acid (HA)
There was emerging evidence to support the use of oral HA in dogs with arthritis or joint disease
Joint health Mixed resultsEvidence Grade Evidence grade C, Limited Evidence -
Type II collagen (UC-II)
Undenatured type-II collagen showed emerging evidence to support its use in dogs with arthritis and joint disease.
Joint health Preliminary benefitEvidence Grade Evidence grade C, Limited Evidence -
Glucosamine and chondroitin
There was weak evidence to support the use of glucosamine and/or chondroitin for joint health and mobility in dogs.
Arthritis & Mobility No benefit observedEvidence Grade Evidence grade D, Weak Evidence -
Methylsulfonylmethane (MSM)
There is inadequate data available to determine evidence-based conclusions regarding the efficacy of MSM in the setting of canine joint disease.
Arthritis & Mobility Not evaluatedEvidence Grade Evidence grade Not Applicable, Not Applicable
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