The Golden Years with your dog bring with them the comfort of routine, relaxation, and placid companionship. But they may also bring with them the struggles of aging—the receding desire to play fetch, the onset of arthritis and joint problems, and other general mobility issues. Concerned, you quickly research to find an answer to their age-related problems and symptoms. Enter the fabled miracle cure for joints and mobility, glucosamine. But when it comes to therapeutic supplements for your dog, the healing claims are as hard to wade through as the ones with your own supplements.
Even though the FDA regulates all nutraceuticals , dietary supplements are of lower regulatory priority and some companies take advantage of this situation and market questionable products — which can pose a danger to consumers. Some placebo concerns, as well as some real dangers, come into play regarding the vast array of glucosamine supplements on the market today. Here are a few things to consider:.
The pressure on doctors to push the newest drug therapy to their patients—along with the ample financial compensation they receive for doing so—has now taken a foothold in veterinary medicine. And despite the fact that no compelling scientific evidence exists, glucosamine supplements continue to be the most prescribed veterinary supplement. Our advice to you? Buyer beware. Speaking of your vet, did you know that most glucosamine supplements prescribed by veterinarians are from a synthetic source?
My veterinarian wants me to wait until I bring him in for his second round of shots to tell me what he should take. I am a person that relies on natural herbs more than chemical meds for myself and I have avoided lupus getting severe for 40 years now with a regimen of herbs and minerals and anti-inflammatory food. Would the advice you give about supplements and puppy size and age be given by a veterinarian?
I would appreciate some feedback as his next appointment is not until December 17th and I wanted to get him started on especially the glucosamine because I have taken it for 40 years and have managed to avoid needing a knee replacement or a hip replacement, along with making sure me and my puppy will exercise regularly.
Hi thank you for the comment. However, you may want to join some dog-related Facebook groups where there may be people who can give you advice. Let me know if I can be of further assistance. Looking for help for my 8 yr dog Vinnie. I have only listed my findings from other sites. Hi I have a golden that is 12 years old about a lbs, she is starting to have a hard time getting up with one of her hind legs but seems to be find walking shortly there after.
How many pills and how many times per day thank you. Keep in mind I am not a vet, but just going by what I have seen recommended online. I know that recommended amount is per day, so depending on who you order from, it may be split up into two pills.
I do not know about the dosage for Chondroitin, but I may do a future blog post on that. I know the Cosequin supplement recommended on my blog post has Chondroitin in it, so you may want to check out their recommendations also. Your email address will not be published. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Filed in Dog Health on January 11, Table of Contents. Sharon VonBlohn says:. November 29, at am.
Login Remember me. Lost your password? October 18, am. Share on facebook. Share on twitter. Share on linkedin. Share on pinterest. Why the right amount matters. Recommended daily dosage of oral glucosamine. Less than 30 lbs:. From 30 - 50 lbs:. From 50 - 80 lbs:.
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