Quick answer: yes, Nutraquin was showing as out of stock on Nutravet's own online shop when we checked on 8 October 2026, with no back-in-stock date. We found no notice that it has been discontinued, and at least one other UK stockist, The Horse Vet, still listed it as available the same day. It has also changed name: the dog and cat capsule that used to be called Nutraquin+ is now sold simply as Nutraquin. If you're tired of hunting for it, we'd recommend trying MedPaw Hip & Joint Chews instead: a soft chew you order direct, with all six key joint actives, a shorter loading phase and a 60-day money-back guarantee.
Transparency note: this page is written by MedPaw, which makes a competing joint supplement. Stock, names and product details come from Nutravet's own pages and UK stockists, linked so you can check them. Everything was checked on 8 October 2026; stock can change quickly, so check before you order.
Is Nutraquin out of stock or discontinued?
Here's what we found on 8 October 2026:
- Nutravet's shop says out of stock. The Nutraquin product page on nutravet.co.uk shows "Availability: Out of Stock" for the product as a whole. It lists 30, 60, 120 and 180 capsule packs, but gives no restock date and no notify-me option.
- No discontinuation notice. Neither the product page nor Nutravet's other pages we read say Nutraquin is being withdrawn or reformulated.
- Some stockists still list it. The Horse Vet showed the 60 and 120 capsule packs as available, at £35.99 and £61.99. We couldn't check VetUK, Viovet, Animed or MedicAnimal, which either blocked us or showed no listing.
- It's mainly a vet product. Nutravet says its range is sold through vets and authorised stockists, so your vet practice may be able to order it in.
Getting hold of it isn't a new problem. One owner wrote on an owner forum in 2016: "Only problem I've found is getting a hold of it as it is only stocked by a few vets and not all carry stock all the time." (tricia, CIMDA owner forum, February 2016) For the full list of complaints and drawbacks, see our Nutraquin reviews.
Nutraquin+ is now called Nutraquin
If you've been searching for Nutraquin+ for your dog, it hasn't disappeared, it's been renamed. Nutravet's product page is headed "Nutraquin - fast acting joint support" and says "PREVIOUSLY NUTRAQUIN+". Its website also lists "Nutraquin for dogs & cats (previously Nutraquin+)" and "Nutraquin Advanced for dogs & cats (previously Nutraflex)". The horse version is still called Nutraquin+.
Watch out for a separate product with a similar name. Nutraquin Tasty Chews, launched in November 2024, have a different formula, built around egg shell membrane, boswellic acids and omega-3, and made with hydrolysed chicken liver. They aren't a like-for-like swap for the capsules.
Has the formula changed?
Nutravet hasn't announced a formula change. The current product page still names the same three main actives (glucosamine HCl, chondroitin sulphate E from squid cartilage, and Boswellia), but it doesn't give amounts. The latest leaflet we found, from 2022 under the Nutraquin+ name, lists per capsule: glucosamine HCl 505mg, chondroitin sulphate 400mg, Boswellia extract 75mg, vitamin C 40mg and zinc sulphate 20mg. Check the label on your pack to be sure.
Why Nutraquin customers switch to MedPaw
If you're looking for a replacement anyway, here's how MedPaw differs on the things that make Nutraquin hard to buy and give.
Nutraquin vs MedPaw on availability and the everyday drawbacks
| The issue | Nutraquin | MedPaw |
|---|---|---|
| Getting hold of it | Out of stock on Nutravet's shop on 8 October 2026; mainly sold through vets and stockists | Ordered online direct from us |
| Format | Sprinkle capsule, given whole or opened over food | Soft chicken and bacon chew, given from your hand like a treat |
| Loading phase | Double for six weeks, then half capsules for some weights | Double for just the first three weeks; whole chews at every weight |
| What's in it | Glucosamine, chondroitin and Boswellia; no MSM, green-lipped mussel or hyaluronic acid listed | All six key joint actives, with the main amounts per chew on the label: MSM 185mg, glucosamine 170mg, chondroitin 70mg, green-lipped mussel 70mg, Boswellia 30mg, plus hyaluronic acid |
| Getting your money back | No money-back guarantee we could find; Nutravet's terms ask you to report unsuitable goods within 7 working days | 60 days from delivery, for any reason; email us and keep the tub |
| Changing your order | Nutravet says orders can't be changed once placed | Pause, change or cancel your subscription any time from your account, or just email us |
To be fair to Nutraquin, the owner reviews we found that mention it are positive, and a capsule gives more glucosamine and chondroitin than a MedPaw chew. Nutravet warns owners of pets with a squid or shellfish allergy, and MedPaw contains green-lipped mussel (a mollusc) and gluten from brewer's yeast, so neither suits a dog with a shellfish allergy.
Our recommendation: if you can't find Nutraquin, your dog won't take capsules, or you'd like a guarantee in case it doesn't suit, switch to MedPaw rather than waiting for stock. Start the next day after your last capsule, use the double dose for the first three weeks, and give it six to eight weeks. If you're not happy, email us within 60 days and we'll refund you. Try MedPaw Hip & Joint Chews.
If nothing has worked so far
If your dog is still stiff or sore after a fair trial of any supplement, see your vet. They may suggest pain relief, weight loss or an omega-3 fish oil at a proper dose, which has the strongest evidence for dogs with arthritis. Read what you can safely give a dog for joint pain and the best fish oil for dogs' joints.
Comparing other options? Read YuMOVE or Nutraquin and Nutraquin or Synoquin.
Has Nutraquin been discontinued?
We found no sign of that. Nutravet's own shop showed Nutraquin as out of stock on 8 October 2026, but there was no discontinuation notice, and The Horse Vet still listed it as available the same day.
Why can't I find Nutraquin+ any more?
Because it's been renamed. Nutravet's product page calls the dog and cat capsule "Nutraquin" and says it was "PREVIOUSLY NUTRAQUIN+". The horse product is still called Nutraquin+.
Are Nutraquin Tasty Chews the same as the capsules?
No. Nutraquin Tasty Chews, launched in November 2024, use a different formula built around egg shell membrane, boswellic acids and omega-3, made with chicken liver. Check with your vet before swapping one for the other.
Where can I buy Nutraquin?
Mainly through vets and authorised stockists, and from Nutravet's own shop when it's in stock. Ask your vet practice to order it in, or check online stockists such as The Horse Vet.
What can I give my dog instead of Nutraquin?
We'd recommend MedPaw Hip & Joint Chews: a soft chew given like a treat, with all six key joint actives, the main amounts per chew on the label, a three-week loading phase and a 60-day money-back guarantee with nothing to send back.
Can I switch from Nutraquin to MedPaw straight away?
Yes. Stop Nutraquin and start MedPaw the next day. There's no need for a gap, and you shouldn't give both. Check with your vet first if your dog takes any medication.
