Three YuMOVE products are drawn up for a dog of seven and over. Joint Support PLUS Max Tablets are the strongest tablet in the range. PLUS Max One-A-Day Bites carry that same full strength as a single chew. Joint Support Daily Bites for Senior Dogs are the softer treat format. All three are built on ActivEase green lipped mussel and given daily with a meal.
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Your dog has turned seven and he is as keen as ever, still first to the door. What has changed is the getting up, a beat slower off his bed in the morning than it was last year. A joint supplement is the thing to add at this point, and YuMOVE make three of them for a dog of his age.
What should a joint supplement for a senior dog contain?
Turn the tub over, because the answer is on the back. Green lipped mussel is the name to find first. It is a shellfish rich in omega-3 fatty acids, and YuMOVE use them to help soothe a joint that has got stiff. Glucosamine supplies building blocks for cartilage. Hyaluronic acid is part of the fluid that lubricates a joint and keeps the movement easy. Fish oil adds more omega-3 alongside the mussel. Vitamins C and E are the antioxidants, and manganese works with them on collagen.
Our article on whether YuMOVE could help your dog explains the mussel properly and covers the Royal Veterinary College study behind YuMOVE's six week promise.
Which YuMOVE is right for my senior dog?
Three are drawn up for a dog of seven and over, all built on ActivEase, YuMOVE's own cold processed mussel. Format and strength separate them.
YuMOVE Joint Support PLUS Max Tablets are the strongest tablets in the range, aimed squarely at senior dogs. Every tablet holds 250mg of glucosamine HCl, 200mg of ActivEase, 23.5mg of N-acetyl-D-glucosamine and 20.9mg of fish oil. Beside those sit 13.1mg of vitamin C, 3mg of manganese sulphate, 2.6mg of vitamin E and 2.2mg of hyaluronic acid. The fish oil is the part worth noticing, because it puts more omega-3 in beside the mussel. The daily amount goes by weight, so one tablet up to 15kg, two from 16 to 30kg, three from 31 to 45kg and four above 45kg. This is the buy for a dog who eats whatever turns up in his dinner, and for an owner who wants the fullest tablet YuMOVE make.
YuMOVE Joint Support PLUS Max One-A-Day Bites put that same strongest formula into a soft chew. One bite a day covers any dog whatever he weighs, because the bite itself is made in three sizes. The small bite, for dogs up to 15kg, carries 250mg of glucosamine HCl, 200mg of ActivEase and 70mg of fish oil. The medium bite, for 16 to 30kg, carries 500mg, 400mg and 139mg of the same three. The large bite, for 31kg and over, carries 750mg, 600mg and 209mg. YuMOVE built these for fussy eaters, and they are the pick if you want full strength going down as one treat a day.
YuMOVE Joint Support Daily Bites for Senior Dogs are a soft daily chew, and YuMOVE describe them as a tasty treat format that maintains mobility and supports joint structure. A bite holds 250mg of glucosamine HCl, 150mg of ActivEase, 20mg of vitamin C and 15mg of fish oil. It also carries 15mg of N-acetyl-D-glucosamine, 3mg of manganese sulphate, 1.35mg of hyaluronic acid and 1mg of vitamin E. This is the gentler entry point. It suits the dog who has only just turned seven. It also suits the particular eater, who takes his supplement happily as long as it arrives as a treat.
Tablet or chew: which will my older dog take?
Some dogs find every tablet. You fold it into cheese and an hour later it is on the kitchen floor, licked clean and sitting there. A chew settles that question before it starts, because it goes from your hand to him like any other treat. The One-A-Day Bite is the simplest routine of the three, one chew in the morning and the day is done. The Senior Daily Bite is the softer, tastier version for a dog who is new to all this. Tablets suit the dog who clears his bowl without looking at what is in it, and they go down with dinner. If you already know which way your dog goes, that decides it for you.
How do I start an older dog on a joint supplement?
Give it every day, with a meal. YuMOVE suggest doubling the daily amount for the first month, and after that you settle to the normal one. Judge it at six weeks, which is the window YuMOVE stand behind with their money back guarantee. On day one, take a short video of him getting off his bed, because six weeks is long enough for memory to flatter you and footage will not. If he is limping or plainly uncomfortable, book him in with your vet first, and the supplement then works alongside that care.
What else helps an older dog stay mobile?
Weight is the biggest thing working alongside the supplement, because every extra kilo goes through his joints on every stride. Helping an overweight dog slim down has the practical steps for that, and feeding an older dog covers what else shifts in the bowl at this age.
Where he sleeps counts too, since a supportive bed holds its shape under a shoulder and a hip all night. Choosing the right dog bed says what to look for, and the beds we rate sit together in one place. Keep the exercise steady across the week, because a few shorter walks are kinder than one long Sunday effort.
A thin coated older dog feels the cold sooner, and keeping your dog warm this winter has the coat and the drying off routine. If you want dinner pulling its weight alongside the chew, the narrows the field by age and size and by what your dog actually needs.
Frequently asked questions
At what age should I start my dog on a joint supplement?
Seven is the age YuMOVE use for a senior dog, and all three of these are drawn up from that point onwards. Owners of big breeds often begin a little earlier, because a large dog carries more weight through his joints and reaches his senior years sooner than a terrier does. There is nothing to wait for. Starting while he is still bouncing about is the easy way to do it.
Can my senior dog have a joint supplement with his normal food?
Yes, and that is how YuMOVE suggest giving it. A tablet goes in with dinner and a bite is taken from your hand like any other treat, so the feeding routine stays exactly as it is. The supplement sits on top of a complete food and adds to what is already in the bowl. If your dog takes medication, mention it at your next appointment with the vet.
Are joint chews as good as tablets for older dogs?
The PLUS Max One-A-Day Bite carries the same strongest formula YuMOVE put in the PLUS Max tablet, so a chew gives up nothing on strength. What the format really settles is how willingly your dog takes it. A chew is handed over like a treat and swallowed in seconds. A tablet is the neat answer for a dog who clears his bowl without inspecting it.
How long before I see a difference in my senior dog?
Six weeks is the marker. YuMOVE put a money back guarantee behind that window, so it is the sensible date to set yourself before you decide. Owners often spot something earlier, in small things like how he comes down the stairs in the morning. Hold everything else steady over those six weeks, the same food and the same walks, and what you notice will be down to the supplement.
Sources
- YuMOVE: Joint Support PLUS Max Tablets
- YuMOVE: Joint Support PLUS Max One-A-Day Bites
- YuMOVE: Joint Support Daily Bites for Senior Dogs
General guidance for UK owners, not veterinary advice. If your dog has a specific health condition, check with your vet.
Last updated 2026-09-21.
