YuMOVE or Petlab Co: Which is right for your dog?

If you are choosing between these two, the short answer is this: Petlab Co's Joint Care Chew Advanced lists more of the key joint actives, while YuMOVE Joint Support PLUS Max is the one with hyaluronic acid. Petlab Co is a soft chew and YuMOVE is a tablet, which for many dogs decides it on its own.

Both are sold as complementary feeds for dogs, and both are bought direct online with a subscription discount. Beyond that, they are built quite differently. This guide sets out what each one lists on its UK product page, how they are given, and which kind of dog each may suit.

MedPaw vs YuMOVE vs Petlab Co: The Ingredients

Before comparing the two head to head, it helps to line them up against the six key joint actives most owners look for, with MedPaw alongside for reference.

MedPaw is our own supplement, so every entry below comes from each brand's published composition rather than our opinion.

Put the two rival columns next to each other and each fills a gap the other leaves. YuMOVE has hyaluronic acid but no MSM, Boswellia or added chondroitin. Petlab Co has MSM, Boswellia and chondroitin but no hyaluronic acid. MedPaw lists all six, so you do not have to trade one set of ingredients for the other.

MedPaw also adds vitamins C and E and zinc, comes as a soft chew like Petlab Co, and has a 60-day guarantee for any reason.

Try MedPaw Hip & Joint Chews Max for all six key joint actives in one daily chew, with Subscribe & Save available.

YuMOVE Joint Support PLUS Max at a Glance

YuMOVE is made by Lintbells, and PLUS Max is the top strength in its joint range. Each tablet lists 250mg glucosamine HCl, 200mg of YuMOVE's ActivEase complex (green-lipped mussel and hoki), 23.5mg N-acetyl-D-glucosamine, 20.9mg fish oil, 13.1mg vitamin C, 3mg manganese sulphate, 2.6mg vitamin E and 2.2mg hyaluronic acid.

There is no separately added chondroitin. It comes naturally from the mussel, which is why we mark it "via mussel" rather than a full tick. For a fuller breakdown of each ingredient, see what is in YuMOVE?

Packs are sold by dog size, from 30 tablets for dogs up to 15kg to 120 tablets for dogs over 45kg, and YuMOVE advises doubling the daily amount for the first month. Buying direct from YuMOVE's website gets you its "see the difference in 6 weeks or your money back" guarantee. If you are on the fence about the brand overall, our guide to whether YuMOVE is worth it goes into more detail.

Petlab Co Joint Care Chew Advanced at a Glance

Petlab Co's UK joints range currently centres on one product, the Joint Care Chew Advanced. It is an 8g soft chew, and the brand states it is manufactured in the British Isles and vet reviewed.

The actives per chew

• Glucosamine HCl: 800mg
• MSM: 500mg
• Green-lipped mussel: 400mg
• Chondroitin sulphate: 300mg
• Total omega-3 fatty acids: 110mg (70mg EPA, 40mg DHA)
• Boswellia serrata: 40mg

On the label, Boswellia extract sits under sensory additives rather than the main composition, at 5g per kg.

What the chew is made of

The full composition starts with sweet potato powder and glycerine, then lists glucosamine, potato starch, dried brewer's yeast, chickpea flour, MSM, green-lipped mussel, pork liver powder, chondroitin, rapeseed oil, anchovy fish oil, sunflower lecithin and apple extract. Pork liver is worth noting if your dog is on a restricted diet.

The feeding guide is one chew a day under 11kg, two for 11 to 21.9kg, three for 22 to 34kg and four over 34kg. No doubled starting period is listed. Subscribers get a discount and free delivery, and Petlab Co's returns policy offers a 60-day money-back guarantee on Joint Care Chews for first-time UK buyers ordering direct from petlabco.co.uk. Our Petlab Co reviews page has more background on the brand.

YuMOVE vs Petlab Co: Head to Head

Here are the practical differences side by side.

The ingredient approach

YuMOVE builds its formula around green-lipped mussel and adds glucosamine and hyaluronic acid, with a small antioxidant package of vitamins C and E and manganese. Petlab Co goes broader on the classic actives, combining glucosamine, chondroitin and MSM with mussel, fish oil and Boswellia, but leaves out hyaluronic acid and lists no vitamins or minerals as nutritional additives. If hyaluronic acid matters to you, YuMOVE has it. If you want MSM and Boswellia, Petlab Co does.

Chew or tablet

For many households this is the deciding factor. A joint supplement only helps if your dog takes it every day, and a dog that spits out tablets will do better on a chew. Our guide to tablets vs chews weighs up both formats.

The guarantee

YuMOVE publishes a 6-week money-back promise for direct orders. Petlab Co offers a 60-day money-back guarantee on its Joint Care Chews, but only for first-time UK buyers ordering from petlabco.co.uk, so check its terms before subscribing.

Which Suits Which Dog?

YuMOVE PLUS Max may suit dogs that take tablets happily, owners who want hyaluronic acid and green-lipped mussel together, and anyone who values a published money-back guarantee.

Petlab Co Joint Care Chew Advanced may suit dogs that prefer a chew, and owners who want glucosamine, chondroitin, MSM and Boswellia in one product and do not mind going without hyaluronic acid.

If you want everything from both, MedPaw Hip & Joint Chews Max lists all six key joint actives in a soft chew, with a 60-day guarantee. Whichever you pick, give one joint supplement at a time rather than doubling up, unless your vet says otherwise.

When to See Your Vet

YuMOVE and Petlab Co are both complementary feeds that support joints. Neither is a treatment, and deciding between them should never hold up a vet visit. Speak to your vet if:

• your dog is limping or goes lame suddenly
• a joint is swollen or warm, or your dog flinches when it is touched
• your dog is reluctant to walk, jump or use the stairs, or is getting stiffer
• there is no change after two to three months of consistent daily use
• your dog is on medication or a special diet and you want to check a product is suitable