Pet Supplements
NOW Pets UC-II Advanced Joint Mobility Dog & Cat Supplement, 60 Count

NOW Pets UC-II Advanced Joint Mobility Dog & Cat Supplement, 60 Count

By NOW Pets 5 reviews analyzed Updated Oct 2023 85% confidence
7.4 /10
Quality
7.8
Value
7.5
Design
7.0
Function
8.0
Durability
8.0

In a Nutshell

  • Supplement improves mobility for dogs and cats.
  • Taste is a significant issue for some pets.
  • Combinations with other supplements show better results.

Quick Verdict

Joint supplement is great for dogs and cats but the taste is a concern for many pets.

Quick Stats

Reviews Analyzed 5
Would Recommend 80%
Would Buy Again 100%
Avg Lifespan 12 months

Pet Compatibility

🐕 Dogs
Suitable
🐈 Cats
Suitable

Critical Warnings

high

High calcium content, not recommended for pets with kidney issues.

Prevention: Consult your vet if having health issues

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Improves Mobility (3)

    Users report significant improvement in joint mobility for their pets.

  • Effective Supplement (2)

    When combined with another supplements, effectiveness improves.

Cons

  • Poor Taste (2) major

    Pet have dislike for the supplement taste

  • Unclear Efficacy (1) major

    Mixed results on whether the supplement is providing enough relief.

    Tip: Combine with other supplements to improve taste and overall effectiveness

Who Is This For?

Best For

  • Owners of aging pets or pets with mobility issues — Significant improvement in mobility and energy levels

Skip If

  • Owners of pets with strong preferences against tablets or unfamiliar with supplements — Taste and uptake issues have been reported.

Durability & Care

Expected Lifespan 3 months - 12 months

Factors: Consistency of intake, Individual sensitivity

Cleaning Methods

Machine wash
Hand wash
Spot clean

Care Tips from Users

  • 💡 Consider adding some tasty flavor to each dose.

Floor Compatibility

⚠️ Hardwood
⚠️ Tile
⚠️ Carpet
⚠️ Vinyl
⚠️ Laminate

Rating Distribution

4.6
5 reviews
5★
80%
4★
0%
3★
20%
2★
0%
1★
0%

Highlighted Reviews

— Hillary

"I started pairing this supplement with a Myos powder supplement for my 7 year old dog who had a partial CCL tear in her left knee. UC-II was the most helpful ingredient in another supplement we were using and paying $60 a month for and for financial reasons I decided to switch to this and it's been ..."

— Kiffani

"Neither of my dogs will eat these, they don't seem to taste or smell good. I didn't realize that due to my dogs size, I would need to give them each 4 tablets per day, so the bottle only lasted a couple of days. Not sure on the efficacy since it's such a short amount of time, but based on the fact t..."

Bottom Line

Highly recommended for long-term use as it provides a noticeable improvement in joint mobility, but the taste may require some coaxing for pets.

7.4 /10
Good - Solid choice, minor drawbacks