Under The Weather Pet Disc & Spine Health Chews for Dogs | Vet Formulated Dog Chews Spinal Disc Support Supplement | Ideal for Pugs French Bulldogs Dachshunds & Long-Backed Breeds with IVDD | 60 Count Review
By Dr. Lena Ortiz · Canine wellness writer · Published 2026-05-17 · Updated 2026-06-28
Under The Weather's Disc and Spine Health Chews are aimed squarely at breeds prone to back and disc issues like pugs, French bulldogs and dachshunds, and a 4.3 star average across 232 reviews suggests a positive but smaller scale following than some broader joint supplements.
Owners of pugs, French bulldogs, dachshunds and other long-backed or short-legged breeds at risk for IVDD who want targeted spinal and disc support.
Skip if
Your dog needs a general hip and joint formula rather than spine and disc specific support, or you want a product with a larger review base to judge from.
Best for Joints
Priced 12% above the category median ($32.91 across 92 tracked models)
Our scorecard
4.2/5overall
Owner rating4.3/5
4.3 average across 232 owner ratings
Popularity0.5/5
232 owner reviews, fewer 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
['Under The Weather built this chew specifically for breeds prone to spinal and disc issues, calling out pugs, French bulldogs, dachshunds and other long-backed breeds by name, including dogs at risk for intervertebral disc disease, known as IVDD. It ships in a 60 count bag.', 'The listing describes it as vet formulated, a marketing claim rather than something independently verified in this data, and it is positioned as a targeted product rather than a general purpose joint chew. It fills a narrower niche than most of the glucosamine and chondroitin products in this category.', 'At $36.99 for 60 chews, it is priced in the middle of the range. A 4.3 star average across 232 reviews and about 900 units bought in the past month point to a smaller but positive following, reflecting its focus on a specific set of at-risk breeds rather than the broader dog owning public.']
Pros
Targeted specifically at breeds prone to spinal and disc problems, including dogs at risk for IVDD
4.3 star average across 232 reviews
60 count bag gives roughly two months of daily use
Fills a narrower niche not covered by general hip and joint chews
Cons
Smaller review base than many other products in this category
Not a fit for dogs without spine or disc specific concerns
Vet formulated claim on the listing is not independently verified in this data
Specifications
Best for
Joints
Performance notes
This chew is positioned around spinal and disc health rather than general hip and joint support, specifically calling out pugs, French bulldogs, dachshunds and other long-backed breeds at risk for IVDD. That focus makes it a narrower product than the glucosamine and chondroitin chews that dominate this category, and it should be used alongside, not instead of, a vet's guidance for any dog showing signs of back or disc trouble.
What buyers say
A 4.3 star average across 232 reviews is a positive but smaller sample than most products in this category, consistent with a chew built for a narrower set of at-risk breeds rather than the general dog owning public.
What is IVDD and why does this product mention it?
IVDD, or intervertebral disc disease, is a condition that affects the spine and discs, common in long-backed breeds like dachshunds. This chew is formulated to support spine and disc health in dogs at risk for it, though it is not a treatment for the disease itself and a vet should be consulted for any dog showing symptoms.
Is this a general hip and joint chew or something different?
It is more targeted than a general joint chew, aimed specifically at spinal and disc health for long-backed and short-legged breeds rather than broad hip and joint support.
Which breeds is this marketed toward?
The listing calls out pugs, French bulldogs and dachshunds by name, along with other long-backed breeds prone to spine and disc issues.
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