I have a mastiff puppy and want to get him started on a good supplement to help protect his joints/bones.
2007-03-18 04:16:54 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
Glucosamine/MSM supplements should not be given to a dog/puppy that does not already have a joint/bone issue. It is a waste of money to do so.
As far as the supplement goes if one is needed you can get them in the human vitamin/supplement section. Just take the one you buy to show your vet so he/she can determine proper dosage.
2007-03-18 04:22:53 · answer #1 · answered by Great Dane Lover 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-05-03 14:07:46 · answer #2 · answered by Kendrick 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As with any supplement for joints, Glucosamine is to be used as a preventative for large breed dogs. Breeds that are known to have hip diplaysia, luxating patellas etc.
You want a supplement that is pharmacutical grade. What that means is what is on the label is in the actual pill you are giving your dog.
The FDA does not regulate over the counter supplements very weel. Only 10% of what is stated on the label is required to be in the actual pill.
So pharmacutical grade is the way to go in order to make sure that you have the amount needed for your dog (or yourself in that matter)
I have a 56 pound English Bulldog, and she gets 2000 mg a day spread throughout the day with a little food of Usana's Procossa II. It is $24.00 a bottle and there is 120 tablets per bottle. I also give her the Optomega on her food which is Omega 3 and Omege 6. The Omega 3 and 6 work together for skin and circulation. That I believe is $12.00 per botttle and it is liquid.
Check out my website for this information. My bulldog is 6.5 yrs old and my vet is amazed at her progress in her muscle tone in her back legs since she has been on these products.
2007-03-18 15:11:21 · answer #3 · answered by Maggpie 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't give glucosamine to puppies. He should be on a high quality adult food (NEVER give puppy food to a giant breed). Do not supplement with calcium or anything else, it will cause joint and bone problems.
His food should be 12-14% fat content and 22-24% protein content. Check the label - the first ingredient should be meat - not corn, not byproducts.
2007-03-18 05:32:11 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I used Cosequin for my Rotti for years and it worked great. It is pricey but in order for it to work it has to have the right formulation. Avoid the cheap stuff.
2007-03-18 04:21:41 · answer #5 · answered by lala 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
cosequin has worked great for my dog.
2007-03-18 05:07:13 · answer #6 · answered by ALM 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋