{"title":"Joint Support","description":"\u003cp bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":9,\"w\":416,\"h\":78,\"abs_x\":782,\"abs_y\":214}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":9,\"w\":404,\"h\":77,\"abs_x\":782,\"abs_y\":214}'\u003eRiaflex's dog joint supplements are designed to maintain mobility support joint structure and keep your dog's joints comfortable. Shop our highest strength joint supplements below including our best selling \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/riaflex.myshopify.com\/products\/joint-plus-pro\"\u003eJoint Plus Pro\u003c\/a\u003e for dogs and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/riaflex.myshopify.com\/products\/canine-joint-plus\" bis_size='{\"x\":255,\"y\":68,\"w\":81,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":1025,\"abs_y\":273}'\u003eJoint Plus HA\u003c\/a\u003e for dogs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"canine-joint-plus","title":"Canine Joint Plus ᴴᴬ","description":"\u003ch3\u003eSupport joint lubrication, cushioning and mobility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJoint Plus\u003csup\u003eHA\u003c\/sup\u003e is designed for maintaining the active lifestyle of hard working dogs, active dogs and dogs with stiffer joints.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike standard supplements Joint Plus HA delivers high levels of Glucosamine, MSM, Chondroitin and Hyaluronic acid to nutritionally support:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCartilage structure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTendon and ligament health \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJoint lubrication\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese higher levels of active ingredients ensure that this trusted formula helps maintain the mobility that active and working dogs rely on every day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWorks alongside other Riaflex products\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJoint Plus HA can be fed alongside our Green Lipped Mussel, Devils Alternative and Boswellia for dogs who need additional joint comfort and support.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFormulated Without Compromise\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCareful ingredient ratios and high inclusion levels ensure that Joint Plus\u003csup\u003eHA\u003c\/sup\u003e delivers effective, targeted support, without fillers, sugars, or unnecessary additives.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo Sugars\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo artificial additives\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo unnecessary ingredients\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"rd-footNote\"\u003eWe recommend that you seek veterinary approval if your dog is new to the administration of supplements. 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