Cosequin Joint Chewables

Cosequin Review: Months of Daily Use on an 11-Year-Old Lab
Joint Health

Cosequin Review: Months of Daily Use on an 11-Year-Old Lab

Eight months of daily Cosequin on an 11-year-old yellow Lab: what changed, what did not, and who should try it.

Cosequin vs Dasuquin: Which Fits a Large Senior Dog?
Joint Health

Cosequin vs Dasuquin: Which Fits a Large Senior Dog?

A side-by-side look at Nutramax's two joint supplements, from someone who has given both to a 74 lb senior Lab.

10 Reasons Glucosamine Helps a Senior Lab
Joint Health

10 Reasons Glucosamine Helps a Senior Lab

Ten practical reasons to consider Cosequin for an older large-breed dog, from a woman who has watched a stiff-legged yellow Lab find her mornings again.

The Morning My Old Lab Got Up Without Wincing: Our Cosequin Story
Joint Health

The Morning My Old Lab Got Up Without Wincing: Our Cosequin Story

A first-person story about starting an older Lab on Cosequin.

How to Ease Stiff Back Legs in an Older Dog With Cosequin
Joint Health

How to Ease Stiff Back Legs in an Older Dog With Cosequin

A five-step routine for senior dog owners using Cosequin, based on what I did for my 11-year-old Lab when her back legs got stiff.

Cosequin Honest Review: Pros, Cons and Who Should Skip It
Joint Health

Cosequin Honest Review: Pros, Cons and Who Should Skip It

An even-handed review of Cosequin: what it does well, where it falls short, and what to ask your vet.

Dasuquin for Large Dogs

Dasuquin Review: Months of Daily Use on an 11-Year-Old Lab
Joint Health

Dasuquin Review: Months of Daily Use on an 11-Year-Old Lab

A plain-spoken, long-term look at Dasuquin for a senior yellow Lab with stiff back legs: what changed, what did not, and who it actually suits.

Dasuquin vs Cosequin: Which Fits a Large Senior Dog?
Joint Health

Dasuquin vs Cosequin: Which Fits a Large Senior Dog?

Two joint supplements from the same company, two different formulas. Here is what six months of Dasuquin taught me after eight months on Cosequin.

10 Reasons Large Senior Dogs Do Well on Dasuquin
Joint Health

10 Reasons Large Senior Dogs Do Well on Dasuquin

Ten practical reasons I chose Dasuquin for my 74-pound senior Lab, and one honest reason you might skip it.

Why I Moved My 11-Year-Old Lab Up to Dasuquin
Joint Health

Why I Moved My 11-Year-Old Lab Up to Dasuquin

A first-person story about starting an older Lab on Dasuquin, and what I noticed over six months.

How to Support a Large Senior Dog's Hips With Dasuquin
Joint Health

How to Support a Large Senior Dog's Hips With Dasuquin

A plain-spoken, step-by-step guide from a dog owner who has used Dasuquin for Large Dogs for six months, including what to ask your vet, how to give it, and what honestly changed.

Dasuquin Honest Review: Pros, Cons and Who Should Skip It
Joint Health

Dasuquin Honest Review: Pros, Cons and Who Should Skip It

An even-handed look at Dasuquin for Large Dogs after six months with my 11-year-old Lab: what it did, what it didn't, and the questions I'd ask your vet before you buy.

Zesty Paws Mussel Mobility Bites

Zesty Paws Mobility Bites Review: Months of Daily Use on an 11-Year-Old Lab
Joint Health

Zesty Paws Mobility Bites Review: Months of Daily Use on an 11-Year-Old Lab

A long-term look at Zesty Paws Mobility Bites for a senior yellow Lab with stiff back legs: what changed, what did not, and who it suits.

Zesty Paws Mobility Bites vs VetriScience GlycoFlex: Which Fits a Large Senior Dog?
Joint Health

Zesty Paws Mobility Bites vs VetriScience GlycoFlex: Which Fits a Large Senior Dog?

A side-by-side look at two popular joint chews for a big older dog, based on the months I spent trying both with my own Labrador.

10 Reasons Green-Lipped Mussel Is Worth a Look for an Aging Dog
Dog Joint and Mobility Supplements

10 Reasons Green-Lipped Mussel Is Worth a Look for an Aging Dog

Ten practical reasons to consider Zesty Paws Mobility Bites for an older large-breed dog.

The Soft Chew My Picky Lab Actually Asks For
Joint Health

The Soft Chew My Picky Lab Actually Asks For

A first-person story about starting an older Lab on Zesty Paws Mobility Bites.

How to Keep an Older Dog Moving With Zesty Paws Mobility Bites
Joint Health

How to Keep an Older Dog Moving With Zesty Paws Mobility Bites

A step-by-step guide to adding Zesty Paws Mussel Mobility Bites to an older dog's routine, from the vet visit to the daily log.

Zesty Paws Mobility Bites Honest Review: Pros, Cons and Who Should Skip It
Joint Health

Zesty Paws Mobility Bites Honest Review: Pros, Cons and Who Should Skip It

Four months with Juno on Zesty Paws Mobility Bites: what helped, what didn't, and the questions I wish I'd asked my vet sooner.

Nordic Naturals Omega-3 Pet

Nordic Naturals Omega-3 Pet Review: Months of Daily Use on an 11-Year-Old Lab
Joint Health

Nordic Naturals Omega-3 Pet Review: Months of Daily Use on an 11-Year-Old Lab

I poured this unflavored fish oil on Juno's breakfast every morning for about a year. Here is what changed, what did not, and who should ask their vet first.

Nordic Naturals Omega-3 Pet vs Zesty Paws Salmon Oil: Which Fits a Large Senior Dog?
Joint Health

Nordic Naturals Omega-3 Pet vs Zesty Paws Salmon Oil: Which Fits a Large Senior Dog?

A side-by-side look at two liquid omega-3 oils for a big senior dog, from someone who pours one of them on breakfast every morning.

10 Reasons Fish Oil Can Help a Stiff Senior Dog
Joint and Mobility

10 Reasons Fish Oil Can Help a Stiff Senior Dog

A retired dental hygienist explains what a year of omega-3 fish oil did for her 11-year-old Lab, and the ten reasons she keeps the bottle on the counter.

What Fish Oil Did for My Lab's Stiff Mornings
Joint and Mobility Supplements

What Fish Oil Did for My Lab's Stiff Mornings

One morning pour of liquid fish oil, and what I noticed over a year with an 11-year-old Lab.

How to Add Fish Oil to a Senior Dog's Meals With Nordic Naturals
Joint Health

How to Add Fish Oil to a Senior Dog's Meals With Nordic Naturals

A step-by-step guide to adding Nordic Naturals Omega-3 Pet to your senior dog's breakfast, from a neighbor who has done it every morning for a year.

Nordic Naturals Omega-3 Pet Honest Review: Pros, Cons and Who Should Skip It
Dog Joint and Mobility Supplements

Nordic Naturals Omega-3 Pet Honest Review: Pros, Cons and Who Should Skip It

An even-handed look at Nordic Naturals Omega-3 Pet after a year of daily use: what it does well, where it falls short, and who should skip it.

VetriScience GlycoFlex 3

VetriScience GlycoFlex Review: Months of Daily Use on an 11-Year-Old Lab
Joint Health

VetriScience GlycoFlex Review: Months of Daily Use on an 11-Year-Old Lab

A long-term look at VetriScience GlycoFlex for a senior yellow Lab with stiff back legs: what changed, what did not, and who it suits.

VetriScience GlycoFlex vs Cosequin: Which Fits a Large Senior Dog?
Joint Health

VetriScience GlycoFlex vs Cosequin: Which Fits a Large Senior Dog?

A side-by-side look at two joint supplements for a big senior dog, from a kitchen that has used both.

10 Reasons VetriScience GlycoFlex Suits an Aging Dog
Joint Health

10 Reasons VetriScience GlycoFlex Suits an Aging Dog

Ten practical reasons this extra strength chicken-flavored chew earned a spot in our morning routine.

Our Slow Start on VetriScience GlycoFlex and Where We Ended Up
Joint Health

Our Slow Start on VetriScience GlycoFlex and Where We Ended Up

A first-person story about an 11-year-old Lab, three back-porch steps, and the supplement that quietly made her mornings easier.

How to Help a Big Dog Handle Stairs With VetriScience GlycoFlex
Joint Health

How to Help a Big Dog Handle Stairs With VetriScience GlycoFlex

A step-by-step routine for senior dogs who hesitate at the stairs, built around VetriScience GlycoFlex, patience, and a few small changes around the house.

VetriScience GlycoFlex Honest Review: Pros, Cons and Who Should Skip It
Dog Joint & Mobility Supplements

VetriScience GlycoFlex Honest Review: Pros, Cons and Who Should Skip It

Three months of daily GlycoFlex chews for an 11-year-old Lab: what helped, what didn't, and who should skip it.

All Reviews

Cosequin Review: Months of Daily Use on an 11-Year-Old Lab
Joint Health

Cosequin Review: Months of Daily Use on an 11-Year-Old Lab

Eight months of daily Cosequin on an 11-year-old yellow Lab: what changed, what did not, and who should try it.

Cosequin Honest Review: Pros, Cons and Who Should Skip It
Joint Health

Cosequin Honest Review: Pros, Cons and Who Should Skip It

An even-handed review of Cosequin: what it does well, where it falls short, and what to ask your vet.

Dasuquin Review: Months of Daily Use on an 11-Year-Old Lab
Joint Health

Dasuquin Review: Months of Daily Use on an 11-Year-Old Lab

A plain-spoken, long-term look at Dasuquin for a senior yellow Lab with stiff back legs: what changed, what did not, and who it actually suits.

Dasuquin Honest Review: Pros, Cons and Who Should Skip It
Joint Health

Dasuquin Honest Review: Pros, Cons and Who Should Skip It

An even-handed look at Dasuquin for Large Dogs after six months with my 11-year-old Lab: what it did, what it didn't, and the questions I'd ask your vet before you buy.

Zesty Paws Mobility Bites Review: Months of Daily Use on an 11-Year-Old Lab
Joint Health

Zesty Paws Mobility Bites Review: Months of Daily Use on an 11-Year-Old Lab

A long-term look at Zesty Paws Mobility Bites for a senior yellow Lab with stiff back legs: what changed, what did not, and who it suits.

Zesty Paws Mobility Bites Honest Review: Pros, Cons and Who Should Skip It
Joint Health

Zesty Paws Mobility Bites Honest Review: Pros, Cons and Who Should Skip It

Four months with Juno on Zesty Paws Mobility Bites: what helped, what didn't, and the questions I wish I'd asked my vet sooner.

Nordic Naturals Omega-3 Pet Review: Months of Daily Use on an 11-Year-Old Lab
Joint Health

Nordic Naturals Omega-3 Pet Review: Months of Daily Use on an 11-Year-Old Lab

I poured this unflavored fish oil on Juno's breakfast every morning for about a year. Here is what changed, what did not, and who should ask their vet first.

Nordic Naturals Omega-3 Pet Honest Review: Pros, Cons and Who Should Skip It
Dog Joint and Mobility Supplements

Nordic Naturals Omega-3 Pet Honest Review: Pros, Cons and Who Should Skip It

An even-handed look at Nordic Naturals Omega-3 Pet after a year of daily use: what it does well, where it falls short, and who should skip it.

VetriScience GlycoFlex Review: Months of Daily Use on an 11-Year-Old Lab
Joint Health

VetriScience GlycoFlex Review: Months of Daily Use on an 11-Year-Old Lab

A long-term look at VetriScience GlycoFlex for a senior yellow Lab with stiff back legs: what changed, what did not, and who it suits.

VetriScience GlycoFlex Honest Review: Pros, Cons and Who Should Skip It
Dog Joint & Mobility Supplements

VetriScience GlycoFlex Honest Review: Pros, Cons and Who Should Skip It

Three months of daily GlycoFlex chews for an 11-year-old Lab: what helped, what didn't, and who should skip it.

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