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Should I use Winston's joint formula for my dog's hip dysplasia?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Shih Tzu | Male | neutered | 14 years and 6 months old | 16 lbs

What is your opinion of Winston's joint formula as a treatment for hip dysplasia?

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Answered By Lauren M. Jones, VMD

Veterinarian

Published on July 30th, 2017

Admittedly, I have never heard of Winston's joint formula before. I took a look at their website and could not find any information regarding independent testing of their product to verify that the guaranteed analysis is actually accurate (this is notoriously a problem with any supplement for animals or humans) or controlled clinical trials that could objectively evaluate the efficacy of this product. I would be very hesitant to use this product without controlled clinical trials. Unfortunately, there is no actual treatment to resolve hip dysplasia, but you could instead use high quality glucosamine and chondroitin supplements (Dasuquin is one of my favorites; http://www.drsfostersmith.com/product/prod_display.cfm?pcatid=34367 ) to protect the cartilage in the joints, as well as fish oil supplements ( http://www.drsfostersmith.com/product/prod_display.cfm?pcatid=19121 ) to decrease inflammation in the joints. Baxter's vet may need to prescribe non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medications if this issue progresses. I hope that all goes well!

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    Answered By Dr Stafford, BVetMed, MRCVS

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    Hi there, from what I can see this product offers a more hollistic approach to treatment, there are certainly ingredients in it that have an evidence base such as green lipped muscle. My only word of caution to you would be that because it is not technically a medicine the product doesn't have to state the exact quantity of ingredients nor the percentage purity. The point being that there is no gaurantee that there is a beneficial quantity of an active ingredient included. However, in my practice I have been using a great natural product called nutraquin + which contains various natural joint aids. It seems to work very well but it is regulated by its parent company by choice. You could give Winston's joint aid a try at the stated dose and see if it makes any difference to Baxter. If you find after a month or so that there is no improvement you could stop it and try a more conventional medicine or different supplement.

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