Rottweiler limping on rear leg at 5 — joint supplements before surgery?

Limping in a Rottweiler at 5 is not something to try to supplement your way through without knowing the cause — there are several conditions in this breed where the right answer is surgery, and supplementing without diagnosis can delay the outcome and extend the dog's time in pain. Has the vet seen this, or are you working from home observation at the moment?

That's a clear picture and a good one to work with. Conservative management for moderate hip dysplasia in a 5-year-old Rottweiler — I'd start with 4Cyte Canine. At 5 years, the cartilage still has significant capacity for supported repair, and the Epiitalis compound is directly relevant to that: it promotes cartilage cell generation at exactly the stage where it makes the most difference. Combined with weight management and controlled exercise, this is the supplement most likely to extend the conservative management window. One pump daily. Vet check every 3–6 months to track whether the picture is stable or progressing toward surgical territory.