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Originally Posted by marcerella02  Right but why wouldn't EVERY dog benefit from Glucosamine? to say JUST yorkies or dachshunds need it is crazy. |
I've read that Yorkshire terrier and Dachshunds are very prone to joint problems, I haven't read this about all breeds, but I know little about the differences in breeds. Why would you give it to a dog who has no joint problems, as a dog ages, it might be wise to add it to the diet, but why would every dog need it, if there is no problem. For example, I haven't heard that it's recommended for children, but many adults take it.
I believe, just as humans do, dogs do well on a variety of diets. There is no one best diet for humans, although many "experts" swear there is. When choosing a diet, many factors should be looked at, and in my opinion, convenience is one of them, ease of purchasing the product, as well as cost, and nutritional value are all important considerations. I just do not believe the facts are out there supporting many statements that certain dog foods are bad for our dogs, or that dogs do significantly better on one specific diet. This is not to say that "individual" dogs don't have special needs, and some obviously do better on specialized diets, but you can't take that information and generalize it to the whole dog population.