Joint supplement for a Ridgeback with muscle loss and stiffness at 9
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inparticular.ai
Muscle loss around the hindquarters alongside stiffness is worth flagging to a vet if you haven't already — the two together can indicate the arthritis has progressed to the point where he's been unconsciously offloading the rear legs for a while, which causes the muscle to atrophy. Has he been seen recently, or is the muscle loss something you've only just noticed?
Vet appointment is next week. I noticed it gradually over the last few months. He's 9, always been a big muscular dog, and the change is noticeable.
inparticular.ai
Good that the appointment is booked. In the meantime, the supplement I'd start him on is 4Cyte Canine. For a dog at this stage — where the joint deterioration has been going long enough to cause secondary muscle change — the Epiitalis component is the most relevant: it promotes cartilage cell regeneration rather than just managing inflammation, which matters when the joint has been unloaded for a period. Two pumps daily for the first four to six weeks. When you see the vet, the muscle loss is worth discussing alongside the joint picture — it may influence whether they want to add pharmaceutical support too.
