Hip and Joint Supplements for Dogs: Which Ingredients Have Evidence, How to Read the Label, and How to Tell If One Is Working

The best-supported ingredient in hip and joint supplements for dogs is omega-3 fatty acids from fish oil, followed by some green-lipped mussel products. Glucosamine and chondroitin, the two ingredients on almost every label, have the most contested record in recent reviews. Because a bottle’s marketing tells you very little about any of this, the useful … Read more

Best Over-the-Counter Anxiety Meds for Dogs: What Is Realistic and What Is Not

Quick answer: There is no over-the-counter anxiety medication for dogs that research has shown to treat anxiety. What you can buy without a prescription are supplements, pheromone products, and pressure wraps, which may help take the edge off mild, situational stress for some dogs. Evidence for each is limited, and the human OTC drugs people … Read more

Dog Joint Pain: What Causes It, How to Spot It, and What Vets Look At

Dog joint pain is most often linked to osteoarthritis, but it can also come from injury, developmental joint problems such as hip or elbow dysplasia, infection, or immune-mediated disease. The signs are frequently subtle: slower rising, shorter walks, reluctance to jump, or a change in mood, rather than an obvious limp. If your dog’s movement … Read more