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Joint Plus

Cartalax 1 mg

4.8 · 1,742 reviews*

Cartalax, a three–amino-acid bioregulator, supports healthy cartilage and comfortable, flexible movement — especially as the years add up.

  • Supports healthy cartilage structure
  • Helps maintain flexible, comfortable movement
  • Supports joints through the senior years

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  • Vet-formulated

Each chew: Cartalax 1 mg. 60 chews per jar. Under 30 lb: ½ chew daily · 30–75 lb: 1 chew · over 75 lb: 1½ chews. Cats: follow the feline chart on the label.

Offer as a treat or crumble over food, at the same meal each day. Scored to snap cleanly in half. Store sealed, below 25°C.

Ships in 1–2 business days. Free over $50. Not the right fit? Our 60-day guarantee covers your first jar.

The stairs are a test your dog takes every day. Joint Plus helps keep the answer easy.

Every step counts

Small changes, noticed early.

Joint changes rarely announce themselves. They show up as a slower start, a shorter walk, a moment of hesitation at the bottom of the stairs.

Joint Plus gives cartilage steady, daily support — so the stairs stay just stairs.

Read: reading your senior dog’s joints

The stairs test

Is it time for joint support?

Tick what you’ve noticed in the last month. It isn’t a diagnosis — it’s a starting point for a conversation with your vet.

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Moving well — keep it that way.

If your dog is over 7 or a larger breed, starting Joint Plus now helps maintain cartilage before changes show.

Start Joint Plus

What’s inside

One peptide, one job.

Each sequence is chosen for a specific role and dosed precisely — in micrograms and milligrams, not guesswork.

Cartalax

1 mg per chew

3 amino acids · A-E-D

Signals to cartilage cells to support healthy structure.

Ala-Glu-Asp — an ultra-short bioregulator studied for its signaling to chondrocytes, the cells that maintain cartilage.

  • Dose1 mg
  • Chews per jar60
  • FlavorsChicken, Bacon, Beef

Alanine · Glutamic acid · Aspartic acid

What to expect

Support that builds, day by day.

  1. Week 1

    Start the habit

    Give one chew daily with breakfast or dinner, dosed by weight.

  2. Weeks 3–6

    Smoother starts

    Many owners notice easier rising after rest.

  3. Weeks 8–12

    Comfortable movement

    Cartilage support builds; walks feel more like walks again.

  4. Ongoing

    Maintain

    Joint support works best as a long-term, daily routine.

Tested, every lot

Read the certificate for your jar.

Every lot of Joint Plus is tested by an independent lab for identity, purity, peptide content and contaminants before release. Scan the code on the base of the jar.

How to read a COA

Certificate of analysis

Joint Plus

LotAT-2611-JNT
TestMethodSpecificationResult
Cartalax identityHPLC-MSConformsConforms
Peptide purityHPLC≥ 98.0%99.3%
Heavy metalsICP-MSWithin limitsPass
MicrobialUSP 2021/2022Within limitsPass
Independent ISO/IEC 17025 laboratory*Released

Reviews

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“At twelve, he takes the stairs again. I didn’t think I’d get to write that sentence.”
Dana & Biscuit · Shepherd mix, 12
“She’s waiting at the door for walks again instead of the couch.”
Rachel & Honey · Golden retriever, 10
“Chicken flavor, no fuss, and our vet liked the label transparency.”
Owen & Pip · Spaniel, 9

Questions about Joint Plus

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Many vets suggest starting around age 7, or earlier for large and giant breeds and very active dogs. Prevention is easier than catching up.

Generally yes — they work differently. Tell your vet everything your dog takes so they can see the full picture.

Yes, with the feline dosing on the label. Older cats hide joint discomfort well; watch for less jumping onto furniture.

Cartilage support is gradual. Give it 8–12 weeks of consistent daily use before judging.

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