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LoveMyBeowulf · 05-27-2016, 06:07 AM

Does anyone give their yorkie's vitaman for joint support? If so, what do you use?

Wylie's Mom · 05-27-2016, 06:50 AM

Some people will use cosequin or similar for joints. But, just like in humans there is NO evidence to support that the chrondrointon etc does a single thing to improve the issue...so keep that in mind.

LoveMyBeowulf · 05-27-2016, 06:54 AM

Oh wow I didn't know that. I just wanted to be proactive and give him vitamins for his joints he's totally healthy, but thanks!

Lovetodream88 · 05-27-2016, 09:03 AM

The orthopedic surgeon suggested dosaquin so that is what we use.

canana · 05-27-2016, 11:13 AM

I used joint support supplements for my previous dog when she reached 8 or 10 years old..and her legs started to have old-age pains. They seemed to work, because after taking it, she was back to normal and didn't require any meds.

My belief is that dogs under 5 years old probably don't need it though. Maaybe digestive supplements? But even that, plain yogurt is good for that. I just feel that the less artificial supplements the better though, esp when it's not required.

05-27-2016, 06:07 AM	#1
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05-27-2016, 06:50 AM	#2
Wylie's Mom Furbutts = LOVE Donating Member Moderator Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 35,889 Blog Entries: 2	Some people will use cosequin or similar for joints. But, just like in humans there is NO evidence to support that the chrondrointon etc does a single thing to improve the issue...so keep that in mind. __________________ ~ A friend told me I was delusional. I nearly fell off my unicorn. ~ °¨¨¨°ºOº°¨¨¨° Ann \| Pfeiffer \| Marcel Verdel Purcell \| Wylie \| Artie °¨¨¨°ºOº°¨¨¨°

05-27-2016, 06:54 AM	#3
LoveMyBeowulf YT Addict Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Redwood City, CA, USA Posts: 405	Oh wow I didn't know that. I just wanted to be proactive and give him vitamins for his joints he's totally healthy, but thanks! __________________ Beowulf's Mommy

05-27-2016, 09:03 AM	#4
Lovetodream88 Yorkie mom of 4 Donating YT Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: LaPlata, Md Posts: 23,249	The orthopedic surgeon suggested dosaquin so that is what we use. __________________ Taylor My babies Joey, Penny ,Ollie & Dixie Callie Mae, you will forever be in my heart!

05-27-2016, 11:13 AM	#5
canana Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Canada Posts: 1,903	I used joint support supplements for my previous dog when she reached 8 or 10 years old..and her legs started to have old-age pains. They seemed to work, because after taking it, she was back to normal and didn't require any meds. My belief is that dogs under 5 years old probably don't need it though. Maaybe digestive supplements? But even that, plain yogurt is good for that. I just feel that the less artificial supplements the better though, esp when it's not required. __________________ ~ laughter is an instant vacation ~ https://scottieandcasie.com/ :: Custom Pet Portrait Paintings