Vitapet
Vitapet is a straightforward, value-priced supplement brand rather than a food range. We stock its joint care tablets for older or stiffer dogs and its Moult Formula for cage birds going through a feather moult, and the two ranges are aimed at genuinely different animals rather than one being a scaled-down version of the other.
The joint range
Vitapet's R&A Joint Formula comes in a normal and a double strength tablet, aimed at dogs whose owners have noticed them slowing down on stairs, stiffening after a rest, or generally moving less freely than they used to. It sits at the accessible end of the joint-supplement shelf rather than the premium end, which is exactly where some owners want to start before committing to a pricier glucosamine and green-lipped mussel combination.
As with any joint supplement, it works over weeks rather than days, and how well a dog responds varies from animal to animal. Follow the amount printed on the pack for your dog's size rather than guessing, and if you are already managing a diagnosed joint condition with your vet, mention that you are adding a supplement so it fits alongside anything already prescribed.
Moult Formula, for cage birds
Moulting is a normal, seasonal process for a pet bird, but it is also a period when their body is putting extra resources into growing new feathers, and some owners like to support that with a supplement added to water or soft food. Vitapet's Moult Formula is built for exactly that window rather than for year-round use.
It is worth introducing gradually and watching how your bird takes to it, the same as any change to what goes in the water bowl. If your bird is losing feathers outside a normal moult, looking patchy, or seems unwell alongside the feather loss, that is a question for an avian-experienced vet rather than something a supplement is meant to fix.
The range
Everything below is in stock with us, priced with delivery worked out, and packed and posted by hand in the UK.
Vitapet R a Joint Formula Normal Strength
An omega 3 joint oil for dogs and cats, at a natural 12.5% omega 3, mixed into food daily
From£11.90
Vitapet R&a Joint Double Strength
Vitapet R&A Double Strength fish-oil joint formula with 25% Omega-3, 400ML
£19.45
Dog Front-Limb Mobility Wheelchair
An adjustable two-wheel walker that supports dogs with front-limb weakness or injury. The lightweight frame and padded supports restore mobility, helping your dog stay active, exercise and enjoy walks with confidence.
From£176.99
Plush Foam Pet Stairs
Soft foam steps with a plush, washable cover that help senior, small or short-legged pets reach the sofa or bed safely. The lightweight, sturdy build reduces jumping strain on ageing joints.
From£21.99
Forthglade Soft Bite Grain Free Joints & Bones Treats
Grain-free salmon dog treats with salmon oil, glucosamine and chondroitin
£2.45
Pooch & Mutt Salmon Oil
Scottish salmon oil for dogs, dosed by weight from toy breeds to giants
£13.99
Vetiq Joint Care Supplement Chews
Joint-care supplement chews for dogs and puppies from 12 weeks, fed by hand or with food
£15.99
Lily's Kitchen Dog Lovely Lamb
Complete lamb-led dry dog food offered in two practical bag sizes
From£25.15
Vetiq Arthriti-UM Advanced Tablets
Joint tablets for dogs from 1 year old, combining four common joint-support actives
£15.05
Pooch & Mutt Joint & Mobility Bones
A 200g chicken-free joint supplement powder for dogs, sprinkled daily over food
£12.49
Vetzyme High Strength Flexible Joint Tablets
Ninety joint bites for dogs, with omega 3 fish oil, glucosamine, chondroitin and MSM
£21.60
Dog Hip & Hind-Leg Support Brace
An orthotic brace that wraps the hip and thigh to stabilise the rear leg with gentle support.
£27.99
Common questions
- Is Vitapet a premium supplement brand?
- No, it sits at the accessible end of the market rather than the premium end. That makes it a reasonable place to start if you want to try a joint supplement without committing to a higher-priced range straight away, though results still vary between dogs.
- How long does a joint supplement take to work?
- Most owners look for a change over several weeks rather than days, since these products support joints gradually rather than acting like a painkiller. If you see no improvement after a couple of months, or your dog seems to be in pain rather than just stiff, speak to your vet.
- Can I give Moult Formula to my bird all year round?
- It is formulated around the moulting period rather than as a year-round additive, so it makes most sense introduced when you notice your bird starting to moult and stopped once new feathers are through. Check the pack for how it is meant to be used.
- Does Giddy Pets stock the full Vitapet range?
- No, we stock a small selection covering joint support for dogs and moult support for birds rather than every product Vitapet makes. What is shown in the grid above is what we currently have available.
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Written by Matt Garnett, who runs Giddy Pets and is a lifelong pet owner — not a vet. This is general information, not veterinary advice, and it cannot replace an examination by the vet who knows your animal. How we write these guides.