The importance of looking after your active dog’s joints

We’re counting down to Crufts 2025! YuMOVE is excited to celebrate canine athletes and the amazing things they can do. As proud sponsors, we want to highlight the importance of joint care for active dogs and how you can support them! 

Canine athletes and other active dogs perform intense activities, usually climbing, twisting, running and jumping. This type of high-level exercise can put additional strain or pressure on joints, and this can lead to occasional joint stiffness. 

For an especially active dog, like a canine athlete, you should understand what occasional stiffness can look like and how to support their joints. 

What are some indicators of occasional joint stiffness? 

• Less keen to go for a walk, jump or play 
• Difficulty rising after resting 
• Sleeping more 
• More irritable or nervous 

If you start to see any of the signs above, consult your vet as soon as possible. 

Why is it important to support your active dog’s joints? 

It’s important to support your active dog’s joints because, as canine athletes, they’ll be performing a higher level of exercise and thus can put their joints under more pressure. So, here are our four top tips to support their joints: 

1. Keep your dog at an ideal weight for their individual size and breed
2. Find the right amount of exercise for your dog
3. Ensure they get proper rest after exercise or playtime 
4. Give them a high-quality joint supplement for dogs 

Adding a specially formulated joint supplement for dogs to their daily routine and diet can help support their joints, especially if you have an active dog. Make sure to choose a joint supplement with high-quality ingredients supporting joint structure and mobility, such as Green Lipped Mussel, Hyaluronic Acid, and Glucosamine. With the additional strain from canine athletics, a joint supplement can provide excellent support for active joints! 

YuMOVE PLUS Max Strength is our strongest PLUS formula yet, delivering 50% more power* for dogs who may need extra joint support. This formula contains our unique ActivEase® Complex (including Green Lipped Mussel) and added fish oil to provide a range of Omega-3 fatty acids, working even harder to help support mobility and joint structure. 

Visit our website to learn about YuMOVE, our extensive product range, or other top tips. 

We’ll see you at Crufts 2025!