Previous Questions
Damien Lander
Q: Hi, I have two dogs 8kg and 28kg, small one is overly active and no visible issues with her previous knee surgeries from 6 years ago, 28kg had knee surgery 3 months back and is having problems since, atm she has a clicky knee. So I’m hopeing this stuff helps. How much would I need to buy to supply both dogs on a monthly basis please? Thank you.
A: Hi Damien, thank you for your enquiry.
The optimum dose of the Joints powder is 1 teaspoon per 10kg daily, divided between meals. And so you would be using just under 4 teaspoons daily - 1 for the smaller dog, and 3 for the larger girl. A 400g tub supplies approximately 100 teaspoons, and so would last around 4 weeks (25-28 days). The Joint Support remedy, would last 6 months or more, as the dose is only 2-3 drops 3 times daily, regardless of size. And these can be added to food, and drinking water.
We hope this helps, and do let us know how you get on.
Pamela
Q: Hi I can remember asking regarding this item a few weeks ago but can't find my email to go back and look at...
My labrador 6½years young has started getting stiff after running/long walks would it benefit her both of these item or just 1 and which 1 also how do I give it to her and how much she's very picky about new stuff in food and always sniffs it 1s, she does have allergies and weights is 29.8kg she is on a diet 2 loose 3kg as recommended by vet
A: Hi Pam, if you scroll down the list of Previous Answers on the Joints 400g product page (underneath the button you used to ask this question) you will see our reply there.
Have also just forwarded this by email.
Lorraine Smith
Q: Can these powders be given in a solution in water with food?
A: Joints powder can be mixed into any wet pet food. Alternatives to this used by many pet parents include plain live yoghurt, bone broth, a small amount of unsalted gravy, a little raw or cooked minced meat. The remedy drops can be given on a morsel of food as a treat. They can also be added to drinking water daily. Do let us know how you get on.
Renee
Q: Hi Vince.
I’m wondering roughly how much of the “Joints” supplement would my dog require on a daily basis? She is an 8.5yo Australian Kelpie who is not overly active. She is stiff through her spine and RH (mainly).
Also, do you have any suppliers in Australia, or can I only order direct from your website?
Thanks.
Renée
A: Hi Renée, roughly 1 teaspoon of Joints powder twice daily. A 400g tub would last approximately 7 weeks. Even better results when given with Joint Support remedy. Both can be bought as a bundle for a saving of £8 here. We don't have any suppliers in Australia, unfortunately. Shipping there might be prohibitively expensive, but we could get a quote if you email us at info@vincethevet.co.uk
Sarah Kipling
Q: I have been recommended your Joint SUpport by a friend as I'm looking to change my dog from Yumove, I was considering moving to Riaflex Joint Plus HA but wondered what are the levels of the active ingredients in yours and how it compares to Riaflex?
A: Hi Sarah, thank you for your enquiry! The composition of Joints can be found by scrolling down the page and clicking on the + next to INGREDIENTS to expand the panel. What sets Joints apart is that it supplies the nutritional building blocks for ALL joint structures, including muscles, tendons, ligaments, bone, joint capsule, cartilage and synovial fluid (joint lubricating oil). Giving Joint Support at the same time further eases discomfort and aids ease of movement. Together they provide the best possible care for stiff joints available. See Coco's story here.
Richard Hudson
Q: Hi Vince,
My 38kg Crossbreed (Boxer/Bull Breed) Has a positive allergy IgG to Beef.
Will the Hydrolysed Collagen (bovine origin) listed in the ingredients of Joints affect her in any negative ways?
She currently receives Cytopoint injections monthly to combat lots of other allergies.
Raw fed.
Thanks
Richard
A: Hi Richard - great question! Two things to consider here. Firstly, blood tests for food sensitivities are notoriously unreliable, as they frequently return false positive and false negative results. This essentially means that if IgG or IgE suggest a food is reactive, it does not necessarily mean it will cause problems if fed. In fact the opposite could be true, with it being perfectly safe to include in the diet. The same applies to 'negative' results, which may actually cause reactions if given. Secondly, hydrolysed collagen, is significantly less allergenic than the beef protein it originates from, and so rarely causes problems even in genuinely beef sensitive dogs. If you'd like to give Joints a try, and it can't be used because there is a reaction, we'll refund the cost of the supplement for you. Do email me direct with your order number if you decide to go ahead on this basis at info@vincehevret.co.uk The Joint Support included in this bundle, is highly unlikely to cause any issues, given that it employs botanical extracts.
Andrienne Vasquez
Q: Hi , I am looking for a joint supplement for my 8 year old labradoodle that weighs 40kg . She has TTA surgery last year so has a metal plate in her knee . She has arthritis in this knee . Is this something she can have long term ? My dog has just recovered from a stomach ulcer caused by meds. I’m started her on Youmove but it upsets her tummy and the GLM powder makes her itch . Is this gentle on her tummy and if so is it double the dose to start ?
Thank you
A: Good morning Andrienne, thank you for your enquiry.
Joints is the perfect supplement in these circumstances. It provides the body with the nutrients it needs to build and repair ALL joint structures, including muscles, tendons, ligament, bones, fibrous tissues, cartilage and joint lubricating 'oil'. It is very gentle on the stomach, and there is no need to give double the amount to begin with. Improvements in joint comfort and mobility are typically seen in within a few weeks. If there is still a need for additional relief after a month, giving the Joint Support remedy alongside Joints, soothes sore tissues and further aids ease of movement.
For more information on aiding recovery following ACL rupture, take a look at this blog.
Naomi
Q: Can you give a breakdown of levels of active ingredients in mg, ie glucosamine, chondroitin etc?
A: The composition can be found by scrolling down the left hand side of the product page and clicking on the + next to INGREDIENTS to open the data panel.
Joints does not contain glucosamine or chondroitin, as these largely target joint cartilage, whereas Joints provides the building blocks for ALL joint structures, including cartilage, bone, muscles, tendons, ligaments, fibrous tissues and joint lubricating 'oil', And this is why it is so effective at aiding maximum mobility and flexibility. It also supports whole body musculoskeletal health.
You won't see any components listed in mg because Joints is a 100% natural supplement composed of a unique blend of whole foods and whole food extracts. When you see the amount of ingredients in mg, such as glucosamine, for example, it is because they are synthetically manufactured in large scale industrial plants.
Dawn Patterson
Q: My 4 y.o. Spinone has a suspected partial cruciate tear which the vet is treating with medication and careful on-lead exercise. Would the joint remedy be safe to use alongside medication or should I wait until he’s finished the prescribed course?
Ps I ordered the joint support powder last week not realising that you do a combined package so I’ve given myself a good slapping for not noticing!
A: Hi Dawn, thank you for your enquiry.
Yes, all our supplements and remedies are safe to use alongside any medication prescribed by vet. And the sooner they are started the better when any injury has occurred. Guidance on how to provide the best possible nutritional support following cruciate ligament damage can be found here.
Do let us know how you get on.
Jane
Q: I have a 14 year old Westie who has just been put on Librella to aid his arthritis. He has been on various joint supplements for years. Is your product ok for him to use or is it too late for him to gain any benefit? As an elderly boy, he has days where he is like a spring chicken ( especially when he picks up the scent of a cat or fox) but has days where a short walk will suffice. Thank you!
A: Hi Jane, it's never too late to try Joints and the Joint Support remedy. And both are safe to use alongside any medication prescribed by your vet.
It's best to use the two products in combination for the best results in dogs over 10 years of age, and who are either very stiff, or who have struggled with their mobility for some time.
Joints provides all the nutrients the body needs to build the healthiest possible cartilage, muscles, tendons, ligaments, bones, fibrous supporting tissues and joint lubricating 'oil'.
Joint Support soothes sore tissues, aids the body's natural adaptive and recuperative powers, and further aids ease of movement. See Coco's story here.
Together they provide the best possible support for maximum mobility. Do let us know how you get on.
I Roper
Q: Is the collagen from marine or bovine sources?
A: Hi, the collagen is bovine in origin.
Patricia Wright
Q: Hi could you let me know the % of fat contained in this product for joints as my dog has to have low fat diet due to Pancrititis .
A: Hi Patricia, the level of crude oils and fats in Joints is very low - less than 2%.
Information on the composition of this supplement can be found under the heading INGREDIENTS on the left hand side of the page as you scroll down.
Melanie L Quakenbush
Q: What is the difference between the supplement for joints and the remedy for joints?
A: Hi Melanie,
Joints provides the nutrients the body needs to build the healthiest possible joints, including cartilage, ligaments, tendons, bones, fibrous supporting tissues, and joint lubricating ''oil'.
The
Joint Support remedy soothes sore musculoskeletal tissues and further aids ease of movement.
Given together, the supplement and remedy support maximum mobility.
They can be bought together as a bundle for a saving of £6 here.
Maria Black
Q: Can I give the joint supplement and also give my dog vet prescribed medication?
A: Hi Maria, Joints is safe to use alongside any medication prescribed by a vet. Many pet parents find that after supplementing with Joints for a month (in conjunction with Joint Support drops if stiffness is severe) they are able to reduce the dose of drugs, and in some circumstances, discontinue them altogether. Joints and Joint Support can be bought together as a bundle for a saving of £8 here. Do let us know how you get on.
Serena
Q: Will this be good for a 9 month flatcoat with elbow dysplasia. He is on Yumove + green lipped muscle. He weighs 30kg, what dose would he need. He also has medication.
A: Hi Serena, yes it would.
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This bundle would be even better. Give one and a half teaspoons of the powder twice daily, and 2-3 drops of the liquid remedy 3 times daily.
This is great stuff it really is! I’ve tried so many different joint supplements for my dog. My two oldest both have arthritis. Billy had double elbow surgery in December and I started Joints the day after. I’m certain the Joints helped his healing, as even the surgeon was amazed as both elbows had large fissures which had screws placed in. My older lad has chronic arthritis in most joints, and he’s now on Joints powder and Joint Support remedy, and it’s helping him I’m sure.