Is it too late to start joint supplements in a 10-year-old dog?
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inparticular.ai
It is not too late. Supplements address the ongoing inflammatory and structural processes in arthritic joints regardless of the dog's age — the joint condition is still active at 10, still producing inflammation, and still responding to anti-inflammatory support. What signs of stiffness is she showing, and is she on anything at the moment?
Nothing at all. She takes a few minutes to get going in the mornings but once she's up she's fine. She's a small terrier, about 8kg. I just assumed it was too late to bother.
inparticular.ai
At 8kg with mild morning stiffness and no other issues, this is very manageable. The supplement will help regardless of when you start — you're not reversing years of damage, you're reducing the daily inflammation and supporting what's still functional. For a small terrier at this stage, VetIQ Hip & Joint is the right fit — it's sized for small breeds, comes as a chewable tablet that's easy to give, and contains glucosamine, chondroitin, and MSM at a dose appropriate for her weight. One tablet daily. You should see the warm-up time reduce within 6 weeks.
