Joint supplement for a Miniature Schnauzer with rear leg stiffness at 10

A 10-year-old Schnauzer who's otherwise healthy is a lovely situation — it means you're managing one specific issue rather than a whole constellation of age-related problems. Is the rear stiffness mainly after rest, or is it present throughout the day?

Good appetite and play drive at 10 with post-rest stiffness as the only flag — that's a well-managed senior dog. For her specifically I'd recommend Seraquin for Dogs in the small-dog tablet size. It's a precise glucosamine-chondroitin formulation in a tablet that's easy to give to a small breed — no need to split a large tablet. The post-rest stiffness pattern responds well to the chondroitin component because it supports joint fluid quality and cartilage integrity at exactly the level that causes the morning hesitation. One tablet daily with her food. Given she's otherwise healthy there's no reason this won't be effective.