DOG & CAT JOINT & MUSCLE RELIEF RUB (50 ml)
One Weekly Rub. Real Relief.
Pain isn't just in the joints. It lives in the muscles, nerves & fascia protecting unstable joints. Pills and chews don’t reach that. Our rub does. It relaxes the muscles around stiff joints, improves circulation to calm pain signals. So your dog doesn’t just feel less pain, they move better, rest better, and bounce back faster. Just one easy weekly rub and real, visible comfort. It’s not a replacement. It’s the missing piece.
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| Product | Cost per Pack | Total Duration | Estimated Monthly Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yumove Plus (60 tablets) | £30.99 | 15 days with loading dose (4 tablets/day) | £61.98–£123.96* |
| Aches & Pains Rub (50ml) | £50 £40 | 12 weeks (twice a week) | £13.00 |
*Yumove cost based on 4 tablets/day loading dose for the first month (medium dog), requiring 2–4 packs monthly. Aches & Pains Rub is a topical, pill-free solution with longer-lasting value. SAVE MORE WITH OUR BUNDLE PACK OFFERS!
We didn’t guess. We studied the data. This rub is built from global research on natural compounds that support sore muscles, stiffness, restlessness & mobility - topically & gently. Give them relief where it hurts, & where it matters.
DOG & CAT JOINT & MUSCLE RELIEF RUB (50 ml)
Hear From Our Happy Pet Parents
“No more 2 a.m. pacing.” Our Spaniel, Coco, used to circle the bedroom and sigh all night. Two weekly massages in, Coco settles within minutes and everyone sleeps.”
— Alex P., Manchester
“We noticed a change in the very first week. Riley (11-year-old Labrador) was taking forever to stand up after naps. Now Riley pushes up faster and even follows us to the garden again. It is not a fix it solution, but it makes a huge difference to his quality of life"
— Sam W., Surrey
“Bathroom breaks look easier.” Luna (9-year-old Cockapoo) had started straining to squat. After adding the rub to our Sunday routine, we see far less stiffness and Luna trots back with her tail up.”
— Priya, Glasgow
“We started on a twice-a-week routine and saw a shift fast.” Bella (10-year-old Golden Retriever) was limping after long walks. We now use the rub on Tuesdays and Fridays, sometimes a third time after big play days. Her stride looks looser and she settles without fuss at night.
— Emma, Leeds
“It became our bonding time.” Max (13-year-old mixed breed) actually comes and lies down when he sees the bottle. The gentle massage has turned into the calmest ten minutes of our week, and Max moves more freely after.”
— Jodie L., Bristol
“My vet noticed the difference too.” We still use prescribed meds, but the vet said his gait looks looser and to ‘keep doing whatever you’re doing.’ That felt amazing.”
— Mark from Kent
“On tough weeks we add a third application.” Daisy (Border Collie, 12) still loves her hill walks but pays for it later. We massage the rub in every Wednesday and Saturday, and a bonus session after any big hike. The difference in her recovery is night and day.
— Lucy M., Lake District
WHAT'S IN THE BROWN PHARMA GRADE BOTTLE?
Zingiber officinale (Ginger): Reduces inflammation, alleviates pain, and supports digestion with anti-inflammatory compounds and antioxidants.
Cedrus atlantica (Atlas Cedarwood): Calms the nervous system, promotes relaxation, and reduces emotional stress.
Menthae piperitae (Peppermint): Relieves muscle tension and discomfort, boosts mood, and promotes relaxation.
Arnica montana: Alleviates pain and swelling, promoting relaxation and recovery with its anti-inflammatory properties.
Salvia sclarea (Clary Sage): Eases anxiety, promotes emotional balance, and has anti-inflammatory properties.
Boswellia carterii (Frankincense) : Reduces inflammation and supports joint health with powerful antioxidants and anti-inflammatory compounds.
WHY CHOOSE OUR 4 in 1 MUSCLE & JOINT SOOTHER FOR YOUR DOG OR CAT?
Why Our 4-in-1 Rub Does What Others Don’t
Because comfort isn’t one thing. It’s everything.
Our once-a-week topical rub delivers relief in four essential ways with no pills, no stress, and no fluff.
1. Joint & Muscle Comfort
Relieves stiffness, eases sore spots, and supports smoother movement in ageing or active pets.
Think: easier walks, looser hips, better play.
2. Digestive Support
Botanicals like ginger and clary sage help calm the gut, especially when pain or meds throw things off.
Think: less tummy tension, more regularity, reduced digestive restlessness.
3. Nervous System Calm
Ingredients like cedarwood and clary sage help settle reactive nerves and support emotional ease.
Think: calmer evenings, more rest, less anxious pacing.
4. Sleep & Recovery Boost
By reducing pain and tension, the rub promotes real, restorative rest when the body does its healing.
Think: fewer wake-ups, deeper sleep, better recovery.Best for Dogs With:
Best for Dogs With:
- Arthritis or joint discomfort
- Hip dysplasia or spinal tension
- Reduced mobility or muscle strain
- Anxiety, reactivity, or low mood
- Winter stiffness or age-related discomfort
- Zoomie breeds, working dogs, and “go hard, crash harder” types
- Pets in palliative care or needing a gentle, non-invasive solution
Backed by Veterinary Research:
- Biagi et al., PharmaAdvances (2023): Boswellia’s pain-relieving and anti-inflammatory effects
- Cassu et al., Ciência Rural (2011): Arnica for muscle soreness
- Hershey B., Hospice & Palliative Care (2023): Botanical therapies in veterinary end-of-life care
If your dog could ask, they’d choose comfort.
Now you can say yes with something that works where they feel it most.
HOW TO USE THE RUB
Prepare the Area
Ensure your pet is relaxed and in a comfortable position. Choose a quiet, calm environment to help them feel at ease.
Shake the Bottle
Shake the spray bottle well to ensure the ingredients are evenly distributed.
Spray Directly on targeted areas as close as possible to your pet’s skin. Gently spray the product directly onto the muscles around the knee, hip, ankle joints, and spine. Alternatively spray on to your palm first & rub in.
Massage/ Rub In.
Focus on the muscles and joints that may be experiencing discomfort or stiffness. Watch the videos on how to massage your dog or cat - see bottom of this page for further guidance.
Repeat as Needed
Use the spray once or twice a week, especially after physical activity or on evenings when your pet’s joints may feel stiffer.
Tips for Best Results
Pair with Relaxation: Apply the rub at night just before bed.
Avoid Sensitive Areas: Do not spray directly onto broken skin, open wounds, or sensitive areas such as the face, genital areas and paw pads.
Storage: Keep the spray in a cool, dry place, away from direct sunlight, to preserve its potency.
As with any product always patch test first.
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DOG & CAT JOINT & MUSCLE RELIEF RUB (50 ml)
These numbers tell the story and why it’s time to act sooner.
35%
Arthritis affects 35% of all dogs over 1 year of age.
24%
24% of dogs aged 8 months to 4 years already show signs of arthritic pain.
50%
Half of arthritic dogs aren’t diagnosed until after age 8 often when it’s already advanced.
Think Your Dog Is Just Slowing Down? It Might Be Early Hip Dysplasia.
It starts as tension. The signs are subtle. But the pain is real, especially in large and active breeds.
Breeds Affected
Up to 80% of large-breed dogs like Labs, Staffies, German Shepherds, Goldens, Rottweilers, Bernese, Danes, Saint Bernards, Cane Corsos, Boxers & Border Collies show signs by age 2 to 3.
While less common, hip dysplasia can also affect smaller dogs — especially Frenchies, Cockers & Pugs — often going unnoticed until later in life.
Early Warning Signs
• Bunny hopping
• Swaying or weak back legs
• Sloppy sits
• Hesitant to jump or climb
• Slower to rise
• Licking hips or groin
• Less playful or more withdrawn
• Shifting weight onto front legs
• Avoiding or taking stairs cautiously
• Awkward standing posture or turned-out hind feet
Not Sure If Needed?
Good. Try it once. Rub it into the muscles around their hips, lower back, or thighs.
If they stretch deeper, fall asleep faster, or move easier the next morning — you just found pain they weren’t showing you.
This rub reveals what they’re hiding & gives you a way to do something about it. They live in our world now & we are their only way to comfort & relief.
Why This Rub Matters
Hip dysplasia doesn’t just affect the bones, it starts with a shallow joint, but the pain comes from how the body compensates.
Muscles tense. Fascia tightens. Nerves get compressed.
Your dog guards every step. This guarding builds tension, stiffness, and fatigue long before any limp appears.
This rub interrupts that cycle.
It calms overworked muscles, releases fascia, boosts blood flow, and relieves the soft tissue pain that no X-ray can see.
What does that mean for your dog?
Less guarding. Less flinching. More ease. More rest. The quiet return of their spark.
Zoomies Look Fun, But the Aftermath Is Real.
This Rub Is Essential for Every High-Energy Dog.
Fast turns. Skids. Hard landings. Zoomie dogs don’t just get tired, they get tight & tension builds silently.
Micro-Injuries
Over 70% of soft tissue injuries in dogs come from quick turns, sprints, and impact, the exact moves “zoomies” involve.
Early Warning Signs
• Limping after play
• Bunny hopping
• Longer naps than usual
• Flinching when touched
• Hesitation before running
• Licking legs or hips
Why the Rub Helps
This rub resets their system. It stops the tension spiral, softens tight spots, and keeps tissue moving the way it should fluid, flexible, pain-free.
Use it weekly to protect their stride, prevent slow strain, & keep their spark from burning out.
Why This Rub Matters
Zoomies are your dog’s full body workout. High-impact, no warm-up, however unlike athletes, dogs don’t get cooldowns. No stretching. No muscle work. No recovery window. Without recovery, tension stacks up invisibly. Posture changes. Play slows & by the time you see a limp, it’s late.
Used weekly, it keeps your dog moving well, resting better, & zooming with ease not pain.
JOINT PAIN FACTORS TO CONSIDER
Degenerative Nature
As cartilage wears down, the body tightens the muscles & fascia around the joint to protect it. This tightening causes pain. It’s not just about being old or arthritic. It’s about overuse, recovery, and resetting the system. That’s where our Aches & Pains rub delivers.
Joint Chews
These can support long-term joint health, but do not address the the pain dogs feel right now. A comprehensive approach that includes muscle recovery, nerve calming, & inflammation control in the tissues surrounding the joint. That's what the precision blend of botanicals tackles.
Jumping, sprinting & skidding
Tightens muscles & fascia to stabilise the joint especially around hips, knees, & shoulders. This creates pain & restricted movement. Zoomie breeds, working dogs & weekend warriors, this rub is designed for you too. It calms overloaded muscles supporting fluid, pain-free movement.
Pain isn't only in the joint
It also lives in the tight muscles, inflammed tissue, & irritated nerves trying to protect the knee, hip, neck & spine joints. That’s what our rub addresses.
Weight Has a Big Impact
Extra weight forces your dog’s muscles to work harder to protect sore joints causing pain & inflammation in the tissue around them. That’s what our rub targets
Cold & Damp Temperatures
Cold weather slows circulation, worsening pain. The botanical ingredients are muscle relaxants & natural anti-inflammatories to ease stiffness right where it starts.
How One Weekly Rub Turns “Ouch” into “Ahh”
Why This Rub Is the Missing Piece
You’ve tried the chews. Maybe you’re giving Metacam.
That’s important but if your dog’s still limping, still stiff, still pacing... something’s missing.
Because pain doesn’t only live in the joint. It hides in the tight muscles, the overactive nerves, the fascia wound up from weeks of guarding. “Pain is a protective brain output and chronic pain arises when the nervous system stays in protection mode....” Dr. Curtis Dewey, DVM, MS, DACVIM (Neurology) (Author of “Veterinary Neuroanatomy and Clinical Neurology”). Why this matters: Our topical rub helps deactivate this chronic 'protection loop',
And that’s the part no one’s addressing. That’s what this rub is for.
We spent months researching clinical papers & the botanicals used by integrative vets around the world in practice, compounds like Boswellia, Arnica, Clary Sage, Cedarwood chosen for how they interact with the muscles, the nerves, the pain loop.
If you’re still seeing the signs the flinch when touched, the arched back, the 3am pacing then this is your sign too.
You don’t need to replace what you’re doing. You need to add what’s been missing.
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Less “Substance P” means less “ouch”
Our rub helps reduce Substance P, which means fewer pain signals and less discomfort.
Apply using slow, firm thumb-pad circles (about the size of a 50p coin). This helps spread the rub evenly and pushes it deeper into sore areas, getting real results where your dog needs them most.
Why This Works: Backed by Veterinary Pain Science
Pain isn’t just a symptom. It’s the body’s way of staying in protection mode long after the damage is done.
“Chronic pain in dogs often involves not just the joint, but the muscles, nerves, fascia, and brain’s response to ongoing discomfort.
The more angles we address, the better the outcome.”
— Canine Arthritis Management UK (CAM)
The 7 Botanicals Do the Heavy Lifting
Arnica supports recovery in sore tissues. It is often used to help with muscle aches, sprains, and arthritis in dogs.
Ginger contains compounds called gingerols, which boost circulation and reduce inflammation in joints and muscles.
Frankincense is a potent anti-inflammatory oil that supports flexible joint movement.
Clary Sage and Cedarwood help relax nerves and promote deep relaxation.
Peppermint has mild analgesic (pain-relieving) properties and is traditionally used to alleviate muscle soreness. Dogs particularly enjoy its cooling relief on inflamed areas.
Calmer Nerves, Better Blood Flow
Once the brain gets the “all good” message, it dials down stress chemicals that make muscles clamp tight.
Looser muscles open tiny vessels, letting fresh, oxygen-rich blood wash into tired joints and carry waste inflammatory chemicals away.
One weekly session sets a new rhythm for both of you.
- Eases tension that keeps dogs restless at night
- Calms nerves so muscles can finally relax
- Loosened muscles reduce joint pressure and movement pain
- A relaxed dog sleeps deeper and so do you
If your dog shifts, pants, or paces all night…
This is the comfort they’ve been asking for.
Instructions On Massaging Your Dog After Applying The Rub.
Gently follow the demonstration by Dr. Erica Kirsch (Head2Tail Mobility), and learn full-body massage techniques to help your dog move with greater ease and comfort. From the spine down to the paws, these soothing, safe methods target the back, front legs, and hind legs, easing stiffness and improving circulation. Remember to move slowly, watch your dog's cues, and make this massage a calming ritual your pup will love.
Instructions On Massaging Your Cat After Applying The Rub.
To massage your cat effectively, gently follow the method demonstrated by Dr. Uri Burstyn (The Helpful Vancouver Vet)
To massage your cat effectively, gently follow the method demonstrated by Dr. Uri Burstyn in his helpful video. Begin with slow, soft strokes along your cat’s back, moving from the head toward the tail. Gently use your fingertips to make small, circular motions around your cat’s neck, shoulders, and hips. Always watch your cat’s reactions to ensure they're comfortable and enjoying the massage.
in his helpful video. Begin with slow, soft strokes along your cat’s back, moving from the head toward the tail. Gently use your fingertips to make small, circular motions around your cat’s neck, shoulders, and hips. Always watch your cat’s reactions to ensure they're comfortable and enjoying the massage.
Weekly Mobility Tracker
We’ve created a simple, printable Weekly Pain & Mobility Tracker to help you observe the small changes your pet might not be able to tell you about.
By filling in the tracker once a week, you’ll get a clearer picture of what’s improving, what needs attention, and how your care routine is making a difference.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the Aches & Pains Rub made of, and is it safe for my pet?
The rub is made from a blend of all-natural, vet-approved botanicals, including Arnica, Cedarwood, Ginger, Frankincense, and more. These ingredients are carefully selected for their therapeutic properties. There are no artificial chemicals, fillers, or harmful additives, making it a safe, non-toxic option for your pet when used as directed.
2. How does the rub help with joint and muscle pain in pets?
The Aches & Pains Rub uses a unique blend of seven botanicals that work synergistically to relieve pain and inflammation. Arnica targets inflammation and swelling, Cedarwood helps with muscle relaxation, and Frankincense supports joint mobility. Ginger improves circulation, while Peppermint and Boswellia bring additional soothing effects. The rub’s blend of oils amplifies the release of key chemicals during massage, including endorphins and serotonin, which reduce pain and calm anxiety. These ingredients work together synergistically to provide faster relief.
3. Can I use the Aches & Pains Rub alongside my pet’s existing supplements or medications?
The Aches & Pains Rub can be safely used alongside most existing supplements or medications, as it offers a complementary, topical approach to pain relief and inflammation. This holistic approach offers a comprehensive strategy for managing your pet's discomfort.
4. What are signs a dog or cat is in pain?
Pain in pets can be hard to detect, but common signs include:
- Behavioral Changes: A pet may become withdrawn, more aggressive, or less interested in interaction.
- Limping or Stiffness: Difficulty walking, climbing stairs, or moving normally can indicate joint pain or injury.
- Appetite Loss: Decreased eating or refusal to eat can signal pain, particularly in dental or abdominal issues.
- Vocalising or Whining: Whimpering, growling, or excessive vocalising when touched or moving is often a sign of discomfort.
- Excessive Licking or Grooming: Pets may lick or chew at a painful spot in an attempt to relieve discomfort.
- Panting or Increased Breathing: Rapid breathing or panting can occur when a pet is in pain, especially with conditions like arthritis or injuries.
See our blog section for more information on pain recognition & quality of life.
5. How long does dog pain relief last?
The pain relief duration for dogs using the Aches & Pains Rub can vary based on factors such as the level of inflammation, pain thresholds, and the specific needs of the pet. Typically, once a week application is sufficient for maintaining comfort in pets with mild to moderate discomfort. However, for pets with higher pain levels or more severe inflammation—such as those with arthritis or chronic joint issues—the rub can be applied twice a week to provide more consistent relief.
The active ingredients in the rub, like Arnica, Cedarwood, and Ginger, work by reducing inflammation, promoting circulation, and providing natural pain relief. This can result in lasting comfort that helps pets move more freely and comfortably throughout the day. The exact duration of relief will depend on the pet's individual condition and pain threshold. Some pets may experience relief for several days, while others might need more frequent applications for ongoing support.
It's important to listen to your pet's needs. If their discomfort is more pronounced on certain days or during specific activities, additional applications may help. Regular use helps ensure your pet stays comfortable and supported. Always consult your veterinarian if you're unsure about the frequency or if your pet has any underlying conditions requiring special attention.
6. Can the rub help my pet stay comfortable during colder months?
The Ginger in the rub enhances circulation, which helps to keep your pet warm and comfortable, especially for older pets or those with mobility issues. It can support your pet's temperature regulation during colder months by promoting warmth and comfort. As for Peppermint, while it has a cooling effect when applied topically, it does not counteract the warming effects of Ginger in this formulation. The cooling and warming properties can work synergistically, offering a balance that helps with pain relief, muscle relaxation, and overall comfort without conflicting effects. The Peppermint primarily helps to soothe muscles, reduce inflammation, and promote relaxation. Together, the ingredients create a well-rounded effect that supports your pet through both temperature regulation and relief from aches and pains.
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