Kara Burns
MS, MEd, LVT, VTS (Nutrition), VTS Hon (Internal Medicine, Dentistry)
Kara is a licensed veterinary technician with master’s degrees in physiology and counseling psychology. She is the founder and past president of the Academy of Veterinary Nutrition Technicians. Kara is an independent nutritional and wellbeing consultant, and the editor in chief of Today’s Veterinary Nurse. She is a member of many national, international, and state associations and holds positions on many boards in the profession. She has authored numerous articles, textbooks, and textbook chapters and is an internationally invited speaker, focusing on topics of nutrition, leadership, and technician utilization.
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The prevalence of osteoarthritis (OA) in dogs is reported to range from 20% in dogs older than 1 year up to 80% of dogs over 8 years of age.1,2 The prevalence of osteoarthritis in adult cats is 33%, climbing to 90% in the senior cat.3,4 The objectives of OA treatment are multifaceted: reduce pain and discomfort, decrease clinical signs, slow disease progression, promote repair of damaged tissue and improve quality of life.
Vetnique’s YuMOVE Max Vet Strength for dogs and cats is part of a multimodal approach to treatment that aids in fulfilling these objectives. YuMOVE Max Vet Strength features a scientifically proven triple-action formula aimed at supporting the pet’s mobility and joint structure, in addition to supporting a healthy inflammatory response.
This article is sponsored by Vetnique.
What sets YuMOVE Max Vet Strength apart is the unique nutritional profile, including ActivEase® Green Lipped Mussel (GLM) which provides glycosaminoglycans, vitamins, minerals, and omega-3 fatty acids. GLM also provides eicosatetraenoic acid (ETA) which inhibits arachidonic acid (AA) oxygenation and, therefore, inflammatory response through 2 different pathways. Fish oil provides additional Omega-3s (EPA and DHA) which work synergistically with ActivEase® GLM to support the normal inflammatory response. Hyaluronic acid aids in maintaining synovial fluid viscosity for lubrication and shock absorption. Manganese plays a role in the health and maintenance of bone and cartilage in joints and supports collagen formation for joint strength.
The veterinary team can trust Vetnique’s YuMOVE Max Vet Strength because it is supported by over 15 years of scientific research and features the National Animal Supplement Council (NASC) Quality Seal, ensuring adherence to stringent manufacturing, testing, and quality-assurance standards. YuMOVE Max Vet Strength is guaranteed to show results in just six weeks and is supported by a money‑back guarantee, thus reinforcing confidence in clinical results.
YuMOVE Max Vet Strength is available in species‑specific formulations for cats and for small, medium, and large dogs. YuMOVE Max Vet Strength is available through select veterinary distributors, including:
- MWI Animal Health
- Covetrus
- First Veterinary Supply

In addition to the veterinary hospital, clients can purchase YuMOVE Max Vet Strength through trusted veterinary-approved online pharmacies, allowing for convenience and peace of mind. These veterinary approved online pharmacies include:
- Vetsource
- VetCove
- VetFirstChoice
References
- Burns KM. Mobility matters: nutritional management of canine joint disease. Vetted. July 2020. Pp. 8-11.
- Anderson KL, O’Neill DG, Brodbelt DC, et al. Prevalence, duration and risk factors for appendicular osteoarthritis in a UK dog population under primary veterinary care. Sci Rep. 2018;8(5641):1-12.
- Burns KM. Osteoarthritis: Getting Patients Moving Through Nutrition. Today’s Veterinary Nurse. Winter 2021. Pp. 34 – 43.
- Lascelles BD, Robertson SA. DJD-associated pain in cats: what can we do to promote patient comfort? J Feline Med Surg 2010;12:200-212.
