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IVDD Support Chews

Some dogs are simply born with longer backs and shorter legs — Formulated specifically for breeds prone to joint issues and dogs showing signs of stiffness or slowing down.

Made with the long, low breeds in mind:
Dachshunds · French Bulldogs · Corgis · Basset Hounds · Pekingese · Shih Tzus · Beagles
You know the dogs built like yours. Long backs, short legs, big personalities — and a reputation you try not to think about. So you watch. The little hesitation before the jump. The way they take the stairs now. You tell yourself it's nothing. And maybe today it is.

But the not-knowing is its own weight. Because with these breeds, the trouble doesn't knock first. By the time you'd see it, the part of you that's been quietly bracing already knew.

That's the feeling Long&Low was made for — the one that says I'd rather do something now than wish I had later.

Long & Low is a daily chew — designed to be the easy part of your routine, not one more thing to fight over. Give it after a meal, when it's gentler on the stomach and the active ingredients absorb best, and let everyday consistency do the quiet work.

Everyday back support — 2 chews a day
For the long-backed dog who's doing well, this is your stay-ahead-of-it amount: steady daily support for the spine, joints, and comfortable movement you want to protect.

Extra support — 4 chews a day
For dogs with a history of back trouble, current sensitivity, or going through a higher-need stretch. (If you've just changed the amount, give it a few weeks — support builds with consistency, not overnight.)

If you don't see your dog moving more freely or don't feel relieved knowing their spine is finally being supported from the inside — we'll give you a full refund. No questions asked.

It's a free, risk-free trial for your dog's protection — because peace of mind should come guaranteed.

Try it for 30 days. If your dog won't eat it or you're not convinced, we'll refund you — no jar to return, no hoops. The risk is ours, not yours.

Backbone

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$36.00

$36.00

Mobility progress you can see

Before: Struggled just to walk and get around the yard.

Some days he could barely make it across the room.
6 weeks in: Walking longer, even trotting again.
Routine: 2 treats mixed into breakfast daily.

Benefits that go beyond basic joint care

After just a month, Oscar is moving like her old self again, and it brings me to tears of joy. I was so worried when I saw her slowing down. Now she's back to her silly antics and following me everywhere.

- Deborah N.

Relieves Stiffness and Soreness


· Keep your dog trotting up the stairs. Helps loosen the stiff, slow mornings so the everyday movements stay easy and comfortable

Promotes Mobility and Flexibility


· Protect the morning zoomies. Supports the flexible, fluid movement behind every walk, every jump, and every lap around the yard.

Healthy Inflammatory Response


· Fights the quiet enemy of a long dog's back. Supports a balanced, healthy inflammatory response, day after day.

Eases Occasional Discomfort


· Ward off the wince you don't want to see. Helps soften the occasional aches that come with a long, low body.

More than just another joint chew.

Today's owners have outgrown basic glucosamine — they're looking for a complete, spine-minded formula built for the dogs who need it most.

The breeds built for disc trouble — now feeling the results

Mia

Dachshund Mix
3 yrs 14 lbs

Mia started getting stiff in her back and I was terrified of where it was heading with the breed. She gobbles these down like actual treats and seems looser and happier on her walks.

- Mia's Mom

Spike

Beagle
7 yrs 24 lbs

Spike is my beagle and he's always been go-go-go, I thought I noticed him slowing down the older he has gotten. But after two weeks he's back to bounding around like his old self. Couldn't recommend them more.

- Spike's Dad

Coco

French Bulldog Mix
12 weeks 9 lbs

My little guy started getting cautious about jumping on the couch. I have had problems in the past with him being a picky eater but had no issues with these. Wish I'd found them sooner.

- Coco's Mom

We did our homework so you don't have to

EpiCor®

A whole-food fermentate rich in antioxidants, beta-glucans, and polyphenols. Supports immune function and a healthy gut, helping the body manage the everyday inflammation that wears on joints and discs.

Chondroitin Sulfate

Works alongside glucosamine, drawing water into the cartilage like a sponge to keep it hydrated, springy, and able to absorb impact. Also helps protect existing cartilage from breaking down.

Hydrolyzed Collagen (Type II)

Collagen broken into small, easily absorbed peptides. Type II collagen is the primary structural protein in cartilage — it helps maintain the strength and resilience of the cartilage cushioning every joint and vertebra.

Glucosamine HCl

A natural building block of cartilage and joint fluid. Provides the raw material the body uses to repair and maintain healthy cartilage, supporting the cushioning that absorbs shock with every step and jump.

Hyaluronic Acid

A key component of the fluid that lubricates the joints. Coats the joint surfaces so they glide smoothly, reducing friction and supporting comfortable, fluid movement.

We got your back

Prevention is the best cure

IVDD doesn't announce itself early. It builds quietly, then shows up all at once.

And once it does, you're often looking at emergency surgery: an MRI, a specialist, days in the hospital.

Three ways to protect, one way to treat.

Long & Low
Others
Surgery
Targets not just hips & knees
Works to protect before the problem starts
Built for long-backed breeds
Easy on your dog — a daily treat, not a procedure
Under $1.50 a day
Something you control

Loved by pets, backed by vets

Vet-Developed Formula

" Many dogs resist taking pills. Long & Low soft chews solve that—they're easy to administer, carefully formulated, and dogs find them delicious.

Smiles Guaranteed

Selective eater? Not a problem.

Rest easy with our 30-day money-back guarantee — if your pup doesn't love the treats, we'll make it right.

FAQs

Nope! Most are built for big-dog hips and knees — but your dog's risk lives in that long, low spine, so we made Long & Low for the discs themselves.
Here's the thing: the disc changes behind IVDD often begin before age two, long before any limp or yelp. Starting your healthy pup now is the whole advantage.
Real talk — nothing beats genetics, but a daily routine supports the disc health that's working overtime every day: the same nutrients vets recommend after a disc scare, given before one.
Yep, gentle enough for every day, with ingredients you'd recognize and no junky fillers. And it's a soft chew, not a horse pill, so it lands like a treat, not a tug-of-war.
Honestly, word of mouth is most of how people find us — one Dachshund owner telling another what they give their dog.
You could — but those were made for aging joints, not a long back, and stacking three supplements yourself is a lot. One chew built for the spine is simpler, and your dog only has to love one thing.
Three spine-loving ingredients in one chew: omega-3s for disc hydration, glucosamine and chondroitin to cushion each disc, and turmeric + boswellia to calm everyday inflammation.
IVDD surgery runs $5,000–$15,000, and many dogs need more than one — this is about $1.40 a day. You can't change their breed, but you can put the one thing you control on autopilot. Cancel anytime!