Obesity is one of the main causes of arthritic symptoms in pets; another cause is the natural wear and tear from an active lifestyle. Whether your dog deals with obesity or the aftereffects of an active lifestyle, dog joint supplements can benefit your dog. There are two dog joint supplements to choose from, Glucosamine with Chondroitin Sulfate and MSM; or Glucosamine with Ester-C.

Glucosamine with Chondroitin Sulfate and MSM relieves pain and helps to rebuild damaged cartilage. The Chondroitin Sulfate reduces swelling. It also attracts water to the area, which adds nutrition and elasticity to the joint. MSM acts like aspirin, but better, by decreasing pain and inflammation.

Either supplement will relieve the effects of arthritis in your dog's joints. Glucosamine cannot reverse the aging process, but it can help your pet's body to rebuild injured cartilage and relieve pain. Accompanied with diet and exercise, this joint supplement for dogs can improve your pet's pain and joints.