I was looking for something to support my dog’s joints, especially because I wanted to be proactive about mobility rather than waiting until there was an obvious problem. Fera Pets Hip + Joint Chews caught my attention because they combine several of the ingredients I kept seeing in joint supplements, including glucosamine, MSM, chondroitin, turmeric, and green-lipped mussel.
I decided to give them a proper try and pay attention to whether I could actually see a difference in my dog’s movement and activity.
Key Takeaways
- My dog had no trouble taking the chews.
- The soft-chew format made them easy to add to the routine.
- I noticed my dog moving more comfortably after consistent use.
- The difference wasn’t immediate, but it became more noticeable with continued use.
- I liked that the formula contains several joint-support ingredients rather than relying on just one.
- The biggest downside for me is that the cost adds up, particularly for larger dogs that need multiple chews per day.
What Are Fera Pets Hip + Joint Chews?
Fera Pets Hip + Joint Support Chews are soft chews formulated for dogs. The current formula contains glucosamine sulfate, MSM, turmeric, chondroitin sulfate, green-lipped mussel, Boswellia, hyaluronic acid, vitamins C and E, and a postbiotic. The company recommends it for dogs over 16 weeks old.
The current feeding guide ranges from half a chew daily for dogs under 15 pounds to four chews daily for dogs over 90 pounds. Fera Pets
Why I Tried Them
I didn’t want to wait until my dog was obviously struggling with mobility before thinking about joint support. I also liked that these came as soft chews rather than another powder I would have to mix into food. That made them much easier to incorporate into my dog’s normal routine.
My Experience Using Fera Pets Hip + Joint Chews
The easiest part of the whole thing was actually getting my dog to take them. I didn’t have to fight with my dog over them or hide them in food. The soft-chew format made them feel much more like a treat than a supplement, which made giving them every day pretty effortless.
As for whether they actually did anything, I did notice a difference. It wasn’t something I saw after the first couple of chews. The changes became more noticeable after I’d been giving them consistently. My dog seemed to move more comfortably, particularly when getting up and moving around after resting.
I also noticed that my dog seemed more willing to stay active instead of slowing down as quickly. It wasn’t some dramatic transformation where I suddenly had a completely different dog, but there was a noticeable improvement in how comfortably my dog moved around.
That was enough for me to keep taking the chews seriously. What I liked most was that the improvement wasn’t something I had to force myself to see. Once I’d been using them consistently for a while, I could look at my dog and think, yeah, there is a difference here.
Fera says consistent daily use is important and that many dog owners notice results around four to six weeks. That timeline actually made sense with my experience because I didn’t notice any immediate overnight change.
The other thing I appreciated was the formula. Each chew currently provides 500 mg of glucosamine sulfate, along with MSM, turmeric, chondroitin, green-lipped mussel and the other supporting ingredients.
I obviously can’t tell you that every ingredient was responsible for the improvement I noticed, but I liked knowing that the supplement wasn’t relying on one ingredient alone.
The main downside is the cost. The current price is $39.95, but how quickly that container gets used depends heavily on the dog’s weight. A small dog can get considerably more days out of one container than a large dog because larger dogs require multiple chews every day. For my dog, that made the ongoing cost something I had to think about.
Still, because I actually noticed an improvement, I found the expense easier to justify than I would have if nothing had changed.
What I Liked
- My dog willingly took the chews.
- No need to disguise them in food.
- Easy to give consistently.
- I noticed more comfortable movement.
- My dog seemed more willing to stay active.
- The improvement became more noticeable with consistent use.
- I liked the combination of joint-support ingredients.
What I Didn’t Like
- The price can add up quickly.
- Larger dogs need several chews per day.
- I didn’t see an immediate difference.
- You need to be consistent with them rather than expecting instant results.
Did Fera Pets Hip + Joint Chews Actually Work?
Yes, for my dog, I did notice a difference. The main thing I noticed was more comfortable movement. My dog seemed less stiff when getting up after resting and more willing to move around and stay active.
It wasn’t a dramatic overnight change, but after using the chews consistently, the difference was noticeable enough that I felt comfortable saying they were doing something.
That’s ultimately what I wanted from the supplement, so I was happy with that result.
Is It Worth the Price?
For me, yes. It’s not the cheapest supplement I’ve bought for my dog, and the cost becomes more noticeable if you’re dealing with a larger dog that needs several chews every day.
But because I actually noticed an improvement in my dog’s movement, I found the price easier to justify. If I hadn’t seen any difference, I definitely wouldn’t feel the same way.
Alternatives
- Cosequin Maximum Strength Plus MSM Soft Chews
- Dasuquin Soft Chews
- Nutramax Laboratories Cosequin
- VetriScience GlycoFlex Plus
Conclusion
Fera Pets Hip + Joint Chews turned out to be a supplement I was actually happy with. The biggest thing for me was that I noticed a real difference in my dog’s movement. After consistent use, my dog seemed more comfortable getting up after resting and more willing to stay active. It wasn’t an overnight transformation, but it became noticeable enough that I could tell something had changed.
I also appreciated how easy the chews were to give. My dog took them without any fuss, so maintaining the routine wasn’t difficult.
The price is the main thing I’d complain about, particularly because larger dogs can go through the chews pretty quickly. But since I actually saw results, I was much more willing to spend the money than I would have been with a supplement that produced no noticeable difference.
Would I buy them again?
Yes. I noticed enough of a difference in my dog’s mobility that I’d keep these in the routine.
Would I recommend them?
Yes. Based on what I saw with my dog, I think the chews are worth trying if you’re looking for something to support your dog’s joints.
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