Looking After Your Dog’s Joints at Every Stage of Life

Just like us, dogs need different kinds of care at different stages of life. Their joints, muscles, and bones work hard from puppyhood all the way into their senior years — and a little support along the way can help keep them active, happy, and comfortable.

Puppyhood – Building the Right Foundations 🐾

When your dog is still a puppy, the most important thing you can do for their joints is set them up with good habits. Puppies grow fast, and too much exercise on developing joints can sometimes cause strain. Gentle, age-appropriate activity, a balanced diet, and avoiding over-exercise (like long runs or constant jumping) all help protect growing bones, ligaments, and cartilage.

Adult Dogs (2+ Years) – Everyday Maintenance

Once your dog has reached adulthood, it’s a good idea to think about joint maintenance. A daily joint supplement can be added to food to support tendons, ligaments, and cartilage.

At Canine Natural Cures, we recommend Glucosamine Plus 5000 as a daily maintenance blend. It contains three key ingredients in a tasty glucose base:

Glucosamine Sulphate – a building block for healthy tendons, tissues, and cartilage.

MSM – an organic sulphur that helps maintain repair and resilience.

Vitamin C – supports tissue healing and increases absorption of the other ingredients.

For dogs that seem particularly stiff or achy, Glucosamine Ultimate is a stronger alternative. It includes the same base ingredients plus Hyaluronic Acid and Green Lipped Mussel for extra joint support.

Adding a glucosamine-based powder to your dog’s daily food is a simple, effective way to promote healthy joints in dogs of all ages.

As Needed Support – Homeopathy for Joints

Sometimes your dog may need a little extra help on an “as needed” basis. That’s where A-Combo comes in — our homeopathic joint support for dogs.

A-Combo is a tiny pill that contains our own house blend of Rhus Tox., Ruta, Arnica, and Bryonia. Many owners like to keep these “magic” pills in their cupboard as a first-aid essential, useful for dogs of all ages when they seem particularly uncomfortable, or even after minor strains and injuries.

Senior Dogs – Gentle Care for Golden Years

As dogs grow older, their joints often benefit from more focused support. Our best-selling natural joint formula is Spring — a liquid blend made with Devil’s Claw, MSM, and Yucca filamentosa. These ingredients naturally support joints, hips, bones, muscles, and tendons, making Spring an ideal choice for senior dogs or those needing stronger support.

Spring is easy to use — simply add to your dog’s food. It’s also extremely cost-effective: a 500ml bottle lasts a medium-large dog around 7 weeks (about 30p per day for a medium dog). Many owners notice results quickly, sometimes within days, which is why Spring has become one of our most highly recommended joint products.

A Great All-Rounder – Turmeric Tincture 🌿

If you’d like an all-rounder, our Turmeric Tincture is another excellent option. It’s a concentrated liquid formula of turmeric combined with bioperine (black pepper) to aid absorption.

Just a few drops added to food daily are all that’s needed. Unlike turmeric powders, our tincture isn’t messy, doesn’t stain, and is very simple to use. It can also be given to cats, making it a versatile choice for multi-pet households.

Traditionally, turmeric has been valued for its joint support properties, as well as being used for liver and digestive health. A 100ml bottle lasts a medium-sized dog 2–3 months, making it both convenient and cost-effective.

Final Thoughts

Every stage of your dog’s life brings different needs, but with the right support, they can stay active, comfortable, and happy. From building strong foundations as a puppy, to maintaining healthy joints in adulthood, to giving senior dogs extra comfort, we’re here to help you find the right natural support.

👉 Explore our full range of joint support products at Canine Natural Cures and keep your dog comfortable.