4.5(2,200)Amazon rating$54.591,000+ bought last month
Our verdict
VetriScience Ultimate Strength Healthy Hip & Joint is a duck flavored chew aimed at large and giant breed dogs, stacking glucosamine, MSM, green lipped mussel, and chondroitin, and its 4.5 star average across 2,200 reviews puts it near the top of this group.
Owners of medium, large, or giant breed dogs looking for a comprehensive multi ingredient joint chew.
Skip if
You have a small breed dog, since this formula is specifically labeled for giant, large, and medium breed sizes.
Form Pellet
Flavor Duck
Benefits Joint Health
Best for Hip
Breed size Giant, Large, Medium
Weight 2.05 Pounds
Priced 66% above the category median ($32.91 across 92 tracked models)
Our scorecard
4.5/5overall
Owner rating4.5/5
4.5 average across 2,200 owner ratings
Popularity3.2/5
2,200 owner reviews, more than most models here
The overall score is owner satisfaction weighted by how many reviews back it, so a high rating from few reviews counts for less. The bars below show where this model stands against the other dog food and health supplements we track in this category on price, popularity and size. Context, not marks against it, and our read of the data, not a lab test.
Overview
["This 120 count bag of duck flavored pellets is part of VetriScience's GlycoFlex line and is labeled for giant, large, and medium breed dogs. Per two chews, it delivers glucosamine HCl at 1,000 mg, MSM at 1,000 mg, green lipped mussel at 600 mg, chondroitin sulfate at 400 mg, and DMG at 100 mg, along with smaller amounts of vitamin E, vitamin C, manganese, grape seed extract, and L-glutathione.", 'That ingredient stack is one of the more extensive in this category, going beyond the basic glucosamine and chondroitin pairing with green lipped mussel and several antioxidant compounds.', "At $54.59 for 120 chews, it's priced toward the higher end of this group. With 2,200 reviews at a 4.5 star average and about 1,000 bought in the past month, it's a well regarded pick, especially for owners of bigger dogs whose joints carry more weight."]
Pros
Extensive ingredient stack including glucosamine, MSM, green lipped mussel, chondroitin, and DMG
4.5 star average, among the higher ratings in this group
Specifically labeled for medium, large, and giant breed dogs
Includes antioxidant compounds like grape seed extract and vitamin E
Cons
Higher price point than several other options in this category
Not labeled for small breed dogs specifically
Contains shrimp and crab sourced glucosamine and porcine chondroitin, a concern for allergic dogs
Specifications
Form
Pellet
Flavor
Duck
Benefits
Joint Health
Best for
Hip
Breed size
Giant, Large, Medium
Weight
2.05 Pounds
Performance notes
Formulated specifically with medium, large, and giant breeds in mind, this chew combines glucosamine, MSM, green lipped mussel, and chondroitin with DMG and antioxidant ingredients like grape seed extract and vitamin E, giving it a broader profile aimed at supporting joint comfort in bigger dogs whose joints bear more weight.
What buyers say
A 4.5 star average across 2,200 reviews and roughly 1,000 monthly purchases point to a well regarded, established product within the GlycoFlex line, particularly among owners of larger dogs.
It's labeled for giant, large, and medium breed dogs rather than small breeds.
What are the key active ingredients?
Per two chews, it provides glucosamine HCl, MSM, green lipped mussel, chondroitin sulfate, DMG, plus vitamin E, vitamin C, manganese, grape seed extract, and L-glutathione.
Is the glucosamine shellfish sourced?
Yes, the glucosamine comes from shrimp and crab sources and the chondroitin is porcine sourced, which is worth noting if your dog has a shellfish sensitivity.
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