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My dog Daisy had two grade four luxating patellas diagnosed as a puppy at age 8 weeks old. She had surgery on one leg at age two -- that was 9 years ago. At age 11, she has no arthritis and she has had no restrictions to her daily living. Her xrays are amazing and so is she.

We have never used a supplement. The science isn't there according to my vets except in limited circumstances like when arthritis has set in. Glucosamine alone is not effective, it is the synergy of glucosamine and chondroitin together that is effective in such a case. If I were to use a supplement, the only one on the market I would use is Cosequin which has been shown in independent studies to have the appropriate blend of glucosamine and chondroitin that has been shown to be therapeutic. I plan to use cosequin if Daisy ever gets arthritis, but she will probably be at the end of her natural life span before that happens.