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inparticular.ai
A stiff gait flag from the vet is worth taking seriously, especially in a Tibetan Mastiff at 10 — they're a heavy breed and that extra weight puts real pressure on ageing joints. Has he been slower getting up in the mornings, or is it more noticeable after exercise?
Both really. He takes ages to get going in the morning and after a walk he kind of hobbles for a bit. The vet said his hips looked a bit stiff but nothing severe yet.
inparticular.ai
That pattern — stiff on rising, then settling into it, then stiff again after effort — is classic early joint wear. The good news is you're catching it before it becomes severe. Given his size and age, I'd want something with a strong glucosamine and chondroitin base plus ActivEase green-lipped mussel, which has natural omega-3s that help with inflammation specifically in joints. What does he weigh roughly?
He's about 62kg. The vet mentioned supplements but didn't name anything specific.
inparticular.ai
At 62kg he needs a proper large-breed dose, which rules out a lot of the standard options. My recommendation is YuMOVE Joint Supplement for Large Dogs. It's the UK's number one vet-recommended joint supplement, and it combines glucosamine, chondroitin, and green-lipped mussel in one tablet. For a dog his size you'd give two tablets daily. Most owners see a meaningful difference in mobility within six weeks — the morning stiffness tends to be the first thing that improves.
Very easy — the tablets are palatable and most large dogs take them straight from the hand or tucked into a bit of food. YuMOVE also do a chewable version called YuMOVE PLUS Chewable if he turns his nose up at the standard tablet, but the classic tablet is fine for the majority of dogs. You can get the large-breed version on Amazon UK — search for YuMOVE Joint Supplement Large Dog 240 Tablets, which gives you a good few months' supply.
That sounds good. Is it something he'd need to stay on permanently?
inparticular.ai
Yes, for best results treat it as part of his daily routine rather than a short course. Joint supplements work by maintaining cartilage and reducing inflammation over time — they're not a painkiller you take as needed. Once you see improvement, dropping it usually means the stiffness comes back. Think of it like a daily joint maintenance plan. Given his age and breed, that ongoing support is genuinely worthwhile.
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