If you’ve recently spoken to one of our vets about your dog’s joints, you might be wondering what else you can do to help. The good news is there’s a lot you can do, and most of it starts at home.

Joint care works best when it comes from more than one direction. Vets call this a multimodal approach: bringing together weight, exercise, home comforts and nutritional support, built around what your dog needs right now. Our Joii vets are here 24 hours a day if you’d like help putting a plan together.

What is a multimodal approach?

It simply means looking at your dog’s joints from several angles, rather than relying on one thing alone.

• Age, weight, activity level and overall health all play a part in what’s right for your dog.

• Your vet can help you combine a few small changes into one plan.

• As your dog’s needs change, the plan can change with them.

Five ways to support your dog’s joints

Some of these are simple changes you can make today. Others may need input from your vet or another qualified professional. If your dog has been diagnosed with arthritis, the same principles apply.

Where does a joint supplement fit in?

Because you’ve spoken to a Joii vet about your dog’s joints, you can now shop YuMOVE’s veterinary joint range, which is usually only available through vet practices.

YuMOVE Joint Support Advanced Vet Max is the highest-strength formula in the range, made for dogs under veterinary supervision. It helps to:

• Maintain mobility

• Support joint structure

• Keep joints comfortable

Hyaluronic acid, glucosamine and manganese support joint health and structure, while vitamin C, vitamin E and fish oil help keep joints comfortable. It also contains ActivEase® Green Lipped Mussel and Hoki, a blend of omega-3s (EPA, DHA and ETA) shown to support the body’s natural inflammatory response.

Keep an eye on how they’re getting on

Once you’ve started making changes, watch for small shifts in your dog’s usual habits. You know them better than anyone.

• How are they managing their usual walks?

• Are stairs, getting up from their bed or jumping into the car getting easier or harder?

• Are they stiffer after rest, or after a busy day?

Sharing what you notice helps your vet review the plan and adjust it where needed.

Speak to one of our Joii vets if:

• Your dog’s mobility changes suddenly, or they seem to be in pain

• They’re limping, or reluctant to walk, climb stairs or jump

• You’d like help choosing the right level of joint support

• You want advice on weight, exercise or physiotherapy

Joint supplements support your dog’s care plan and don’t replace it. Always follow your vet’s advice, especially if your dog has been diagnosed with a joint condition or is on medication.

*UK YuMOVE Veterinary Brand Tracker by Kynetec, June 2026 (n = 200). †In vitro analysis shows YuMOVE Joint Support Advanced Vet Max for Dogs has over 50% more activity to support the body’s own inflammatory process than YuMOVE Joint Support Advanced Vet for Dogs. ‡YuMOVE money-back guarantee; for full terms visit yumove.co.uk/YuMOVE-guarantee.