Boswellia is used to support mobility and joint comfort in both dogs and horses because its boswellic acids help maintain a balanced inflammatory response, which can support more comfortable movement.
In dogs: Boswellia has been studied in osteoarthritis supplements, often as part of multi-ingredient formulas. Some randomized controlled trials report improvements in comfort and mobility based on owner observations and veterinary assessments. It is best used alongside a complete joint plan: healthy body weight, appropriate exercise, and veterinary guidance. Barrouin-Melo et al., 2022, Multicenter RCT, 2025 (Frontiers in Veterinary Science)
In horses:Boswellia is commonly used to support joints and post-exercise comfort, especially in older horses or those in regular training. While horse-specific clinical studies are more limited than in dogs, its traditionaluseand the known activity ofboswellicacids make it a popular supportive botanical formaintainingfree, comfortable movement. As with dogs, it works best when the basics are right: a balancedration, correct training, good hoof care, and a sensible workload. Vita et al., 2023 (Life, MDPI)