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Old 04-18-2012, 05:52 PM   #1
AbbyMax
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Default Joint supplements - any suggestions

I recently tried putting my two yorkies on Dasuquin for joint care. My little girl legs click sometimes, so started her on this as a preventative measure. Put Max on it too - vet said it would not hurt and would be good in the long run.

I asked about side effects and was told none. Vet has her dogs on it and they have had no issues. (Vet is great and did not push this on me - just suggested I think about it.)

I did some internet research and no real side effects, other than the one rare side effect with was mild stomach irritation due to the Avocado. So went ahead with it.

Well, my pups (I say pups, but they are 1) both ended up with loose stools and diarrhea. Sad to say it took me about a week to realize it was the supplements. Their stools were normal (or at least close to normal) in the evening and liquid in the morning. Well, I was giving them the supplement in the evening. So, figure it was absorbed and causing issues by the AM and out of their system by the PM.

Took them off the supplement and they seem to be going back to normal

Are there other supplements that you have found that may work better with these guys? Max is 6.5 and Abby is 4.5 pounds

Thanks
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