You should seek the advice of your veterinarian if your pet is ill as only he or she can correctly advise on the diagnosis and recommend the treatment that is most appropriate for your pet.

The scientific evidence to support the administration of nutritional supplements to pets is often very weak. Best evidence are randomised controlled trials (RCTs)

Gelatin (n=1 non-RCT)

In a placebo-controlled study (Beynen 2010) oral administration of gelatin hydrolysate was reported to improve activity and reduce stiffness and lameness in canine OA (n=15) based on subjective owner assessment.

Evidence : WEAK – Positive effect

References

Beynen AC, Geene HWV, Grim HV, Jacobs P, Vlerk TVD. (2010) Oral administration of gelatin hydrolysate reduces clinical signs of canine OA in a double-blind, placebo-controlled trial. Am J Anim Vet Sci 5:102-106

Updated September 2015