Max used to creak out of bed and ask to turn back halfway down the street. A couple of weeks on Pawlix and he’s trotting to the park, tail going like mad. He sits by the cupboard at tea-time for his chew and honestly feels like his cheeky self again.

Bella had that old-lady pause at the bottom of the stairs and a sulk on damp mornings. Now she’s up before the kettle boils and jogs up the steps to the bedroom like she’s late for cuddles. We’ve kept everything else the same, so we know it’s Pawlix.

Poppy used to circle the boot forever before jumping in and then fidget all evening. With Pawlix she pops into the car first go, settles after her walk and actually sleeps through. It’s one small chew after breakfast and the difference at home is huge.

Our lad’s a pocket rocket — zoomies every night — then he’d stiffen and flop. Two weeks on Pawlix and he recovers faster, no limping after the big chase, and he still thinks the chew is a treat. Exactly what we needed for an over-excited youngster.

We noticed it most on the long Sunday loop by the fields. She used to drag behind near the stile; now she’s out front, ears up, asking for one more lap. Pawlix slotted into her routine without any tummy upset, which was my biggest worry.

Not a miracle overnight, but stairs and sofa get-ups are clearly easier and he’s brighter on damp days. He actually waits by the tin after his breakfast which makes life simple. We’ll keep it going — solid four stars from us so far.

Our collie lives for fetch but the stop-start left her tight. Pawlix took the edge off within a fortnight; she’ll chase, cool down and still jump in the car without the “oof”. It’s become our little after-walk ritual and she loves the taste.

Two weeks in and the “shall we skip the steps?” look has gone. He pads up to the bedroom at night and manoeuvres on the kitchen tiles without that careful shuffle. We haven’t changed food or exercise, so credit where it’s due.

School-run mornings were a faff — lead on, then a lot of dithering. Now she’s at the door wagging before the shoes are on and settles quickly after a good play. Pawlix is the only tweak and it’s made our days run smoother.

Our old boy did the classic grandad groan getting up. Since Pawlix he stretches, shakes his ears and trots to the gate like we’re off to the seaside. It’s such a small habit but it’s given us our easy mornings back.

Vet nurse mentioned daily joint support and we chose Pawlix because it looked straightforward. It really is: one chew, no fuss, no crumbs, no weird smell, and she treats it like a biscuit from gran. We’ve ordered the bigger tub.

He’d start strong then slow right down on the hill home. A couple of weeks with Pawlix and he keeps pace, tail up, even stops to say hello to the neighbour’s spaniel. Not perfect every day, but definitely better.