Glucosamine suppliment What is a good age to start giving a glucosamine suppliment? What is a good brand and where do you get it? Mine are 4 yrs old and I was wondering if they need this |
Do they have joint problems/luxating patella? If yes, they should be on one as soon as their diagnosed. If no, you don't need to give one at all unless you want to be extra cautious. My favorite is Cosequin capsules (sprinkle it on food....don't make them swallow) but there are good reports with Synovi G3 and maybe even Glycoflex. I think Ellie's Cosequin came from entirelypets. |
Thanks for the info. They dont have any problems I am just thinking about their maintaining good joints |
Well, these supplements are perfectly safe unless there is an allergic reaction (rare). If you want to, I don't see why you can't. Ellie's knees aren't terribly bad but she is on Cosequin anyway. |
Crystal, is there a difference between the glucosamine supplements? Wouldn't 250 MG of glucosamine be the same no matter what form it's delivered? I understand that some comes in powder, pill, capsule, but wouldn't it all be the same? I mean could you use the kind meant for humans as long as the dosage was correct? |
:thumbup: Cosequin for me, too! I get mine at Entirely Pets: Cosequin Regular Strength (90 capsules) |
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Yes that makes sense. Actually your advice was for me too. :D From what you are saying that would mean that there is a difference in human brands and how humans are able to use it, as well. I use it and it does seem like certain brands work better, but I wasn't sure of this. |
Can i ask a question about this please? My Oliver has luxating patella, would i give him one whole capsule or half? He is 8lbs. I bought the reg strength 90 capsule one from entirelypets |
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Nancy, if you Google Cosequin research, the third site down with this address (http://www.nutramaxlabs.com/Products...ents/Cosequin_) would be a good read for you. The link isn't working right, so I think you'll have to search Google instead of clicking avoid. |
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:aimeeyorkWookie is on Glycoflex because his luxating patella has just started doing the thing where it catches. It really has seemed to help so far. I give him the Chicken Liver soft chews.:animal-pa |
I use Cosequin and really like it. (Plus, it makes their coats grow really fast!) One word of caution, something that I found out the hard way. Apparently :rolleyes: dogs can have allergies to shellfish too, which is where glucosamine comes from. So if you know your dog has these types allergies, avoid it. And monitor them closely the first time you give it. :) |
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