When should a German Shepherd start joint supplements?
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inparticular.ai
Good question to be asking now rather than after the first stiffness appears. German Shepherds are one of the breeds where I'd say don't wait for symptoms. How's he moving at the moment — any post-rest hesitation or stiffness after longer walks?
Nothing obvious. He's still very bouncy, does about an hour of exercise a day. I just know GSDs are prone to hip problems and wanted to get ahead of it.
inparticular.ai
You're doing exactly the right thing. For a healthy, active 6-year-old GSD — no current symptoms, high exercise load — I'd start him on YuMOVE Adult now rather than jumping straight to Senior formula. The Adult version is designed for exactly this stage: maintenance and prevention rather than management of existing degeneration. It keeps the cartilage supported through the high-exercise years so there's less cumulative damage to manage at 9 or 10. At his weight he'll need the larger-dog dose. Give it with breakfast for best absorption.
