Why joint health is for everyone
Joint issues are incredibly common in pets – but they're also easy to miss. Dogs and cats are experts at hiding discomfort, so subtle changes in how they move are often mistaken for simply ‘getting older’. Explore practical tips to help maintain their mobility and comfort throughout every stage of life.
How to support your pet
At Risk Breeds
Predisposed dog breeds include Bernese Mountain Dogs, Dachshunds, French Bulldogs, German Shepherds, Labrador Retrievers, Pugs and Shih Tzus. Predisposed cat breeds include purebred cats, Ragdolls, Burmese and Bengals. Predisposed breeds can all benefit from early preventative joint care.
Vet Visit
Regular veterinary check-ups can help identify changes in your pet's joint health early. Your vet can provide tailored advice on nutrition, exercise and weight management.
Controlled Exercise
While your pet will want to keep moving, you might have to be the one to shorten their walks or playtime. Adjust the length and intensity of adventures to suit their age, fitness level and mobility.
Learn more about joint health
+Reference: Johnston SA. Osteoarthritis: Joint anatomy, physiology and pathobiology. Veterinary Clinics of North America: Small Animal Practice. 1997.
#Dr Lauren Jones (VMD), Arthritis in Cats. PetMD. 2026.
~Reference: Kealy et al. (2002)
