Supplements for Dogs With Weak Hips

Canine joint supplements that offer ingredients beneficial to joint and hip support are available in a variety of price ranges and forms. Most are built around the blends of glucosamine and chondroitin that, according to Pet Education.com, have been proven to help rebuild and repair cartilage in damaged canine joints. These supplements need to be administered daily to see results and can be offered as treats or mixed into your dog's regular food.

  1. Nutra-Vet Nutritional Hip &Joint

    • A blend of beneficial glucosamine hydrochloride, vitamin C, zink, manganese and copper, Nutra-Vet Hip &Joint brings a daily joint support supplement to a chewable liver-flavored tablet. The dosage is based on your dog's weight. Sold in bottles of 180 tablets, the manufacturer notes that best results are seen after four to six weeks of continuous use. Nutra-Vet Hip &Joint is affordable and available from the website of SmartPak Canine.

    Zukes Hip Action Morsels

    • Available from the Only Natural Pet website, Zukes Hip Action Morsels combine essential ingredients like chondroitin, glucosamine HCL, vitamin C, zink, vitamin E, copper, mangenese and essential amino acids into a treat style daily supplement. Hip Action is low in fat, preservative free and available in beef, peanut butter or chicken flavors. Zukes Hip Action Morsels are sold in six ounce or one pound sized bags. According to the manufacturer, beneficial results should be noticeable after four to six weeks of continuous use.

    Joint Care Level 3

    • Joint Care Level 3 tablets are available from the the Drs. Foster and Smith website. This glucosamine, chondroitin, and MSM based antioxidant rich joint supplement is sold in granule form or in the form of a tablet that you can crumble into your dog's food. Daily dosages are based on your dog's weight. As with other supplement choices, results can be noticed after four to six weeks of continual use.