My first time having a 'senior' dog

[laura]

As an adult, in any case. She's an 11-year-old Chiweeny (Dachshund/Chihuahua X) and has no health issues other than some minor arthritis, but the only way I knew that was because the vet told me. She doesn't cry from pain or anything from the arthritis, but I do notice her having a slightly harder time jumping up on the bed, or into the truck (pickup). I have been considering offering her joint supplements with her vitamins. If anyone has any experience with joint supplements with dogs, please, post? Wondering how I will know it's benefiting her if I don't notice the arthritis?

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[kaida]

My doxy is 10yrs old. I give him chondroitin and glucosimine supplements. He seems alot more peppy on them and has an easier time getting on and off the couch and bed. He also plays like a young dog.