Interesting article.
The board certified surgeon I use told me some time ago that any evidence that glucosamine and chondroitin work is anecdotal.
My general vet has always prescribed NSAIDS for arthritis.
As for Tramadol, the only time it has been prescribed for my pups is after surgery.
I think many vets are simply doing what people are pushing them to do. I hear people rave about glucosamine and chondroitin all of the time; and I have once in a while said something, but it is met with arguments so I just leave it alone. It is not hurting dogs but I just don't see how it is helping except for what people believe. Someone recently asked me about using it for collapsed trachea....someone had posted it here....but there is no scientific data that says it works. At least none that I have been shown. |