joint care supplements

• 05-08-2008 8:37 PM

  momoftwo Joined on 10-15-2006 Posts 159 Points 0	joint care supplements Reply Contact We have a sr. dog whose arthiritis is getting a little worse.  I know someone who uses joint care supplements from drs. foster & smith.  Anyone know about these supplements?
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• 05-08-2008 11:32 PM

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  calliecritturs Joined on 09-10-2007 Central Florida Posts 6,160 Points 1,300

  Re: joint care supplements Reply Contact I use some supplements, some herbals and some massage therapy (on both my own rheumatoid and my dogs arthritis).  I honestly don't use any dog stuff - it tends not to be extremely good quality and it's formulated for that mysterious "normal dog" (what's that -- a rottie or a chi?  or a basset or an akita??) If you want to email me I"ll send you a little document I've done.  I also use a LOT of acupuncture -- http://www.tcvm.com is the Chi Institute and I've had really good luck recommending people thru them (they have a good locator on the left of the front page)

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• 05-09-2008 8:45 AM

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  KarissaKS Joined on 06-01-2007 La Crosse, WI Posts 523 Points 790

  Re: joint care supplements Reply Contact Luke isn't a senior dog, but I do know a lot about joint support and maintenance from an agility standpoint! Luke gets Joint Health Chewables from Springtime.  I actually double-dose him, giving him three tablets in both the a.m. and p.m.  This, along with regular chiropractic care (she also uses acupuncture/pressure), keeps him healthy, happy & mobile. I believe Springtime is still running a 20% off special for a very short time... Luke -- Lab/Shepherd (1-1-04) Kaiser -- Alaskan Klee Kai (12-30-07) Sar -- Arabian gelding (4-11-80) Norman -- Percheron/TB gelding (6-18-00)

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• 05-09-2008 10:40 AM

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  Jewlieee Joined on 03-23-2007 MI Posts 5,050 Points 3,780	Re: joint care supplements Reply Contact  I've used Cosequin and Cosequin Multi (I don't notice much benefit from these). I've also used Missing Link Plus (this made a big difference).
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• 05-12-2008 3:00 PM

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  TAOofGoldyShep Joined on 10-21-2006 NH Posts 1,227 Points 10

  Re: joint care supplements Reply Contact I get pure Glucosamine and MSM from an herbalist. Also, I like Run Free from The Wholistic Pet - contains: shark cartilage (source of chondroitin), glucosamine sulfate, Canadian flax seed, msm (methylsulfonylmethane), vit c (as ester-c), sage, and rosemary. Robin Willow (female Golden Retriever) Oakley (male Golden Retriever) Myrika (female, long-haired, imported GSD)

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• 05-12-2008 4:49 PM

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  audkal Joined on 03-18-2006 Posts 264 Points 0	Re: joint care supplements Reply Contact I use a Glucosamine/Chontroitin supplement made by 21st Century Pet (I buy it at Petsmart). It comes in a bottle of 120 chewable tabs at about $25/bottle. My dog is 65 lbs. and eats 1 tablet a day. -Audrey-
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• 05-12-2008 4:53 PM

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  cakana Joined on 09-10-2007 Cathy in Northern CA Posts 5,935 Points 360	Re: joint care supplements Reply Contact Is there any reason not to use the human joint supplements? I've been giving my older girl a Move Free each day and she seems less stiff in the morning. It's the same thing that both DH and I take. It's not cheap, but we buy it in bulk at Costco. ~ Cathy ~
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• 05-13-2008 9:06 AM

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  KarissaKS Joined on 06-01-2007 La Crosse, WI Posts 523 Points 790

  Re: joint care supplements Reply Contact No, there is no reason why you shouldn't be able to give the human supplement.  The active ingredients are the same.  The main difference is likely that the dog products have flavoring to make them more palatable to the dog. Luke -- Lab/Shepherd (1-1-04) Kaiser -- Alaskan Klee Kai (12-30-07) Sar -- Arabian gelding (4-11-80) Norman -- Percheron/TB gelding (6-18-00)

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• 05-13-2008 9:48 AM

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  CoBuHe Joined on 08-03-2007 Magnolia, TX Posts 418 Points 35

  Re: joint care supplements Reply Contact My dogs get a human glucosomine supplement...in liquid form.  When Cody was with us (RIP), she had arthritis and I gave her the same supplement along with Wobenzym N which is also a human supplement.  The holistic vet I was seeing at the time recommended it after she observed remarkable results with her own dogs.  Its my understanding that this product can help diminish scar tissue too (I take it myself).  You can get it at any health store (The Vitamin Shoppe, GNC, etc.).  After Cody was on it for about 3 weeks, I saw improvement...less stiffness, less pain.

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• 05-13-2008 9:49 AM

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  FourIsCompany Joined on 07-30-2007 Posts 4,542 Points 1,035

  Re: joint care supplements Reply Contact I give Cara (Hip Dysplasia) human Glucosamine, Chondroitin, MSM and Ester C. On evenings when she's had a lot of exercise and might be sore in the night, I give her Enteric-coated aspirin so she can get a good sleep. Massage and moist heat are also comforting. LSTM (Laughing Silently to Myself) Disclaimer: I’m not a professional dog trainer or behaviorist, and I sure ain’t your mama.

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• 05-14-2008 10:38 AM

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  TAOofGoldyShep Joined on 10-21-2006 NH Posts 1,227 Points 10

  Re: joint care supplements Reply Contact cakana: Is there any reason not to use the human joint supplements? In most cases, I would think that the human supplements are superior. The reason I choose to give pure Glucosamine & MSM (human) is that they are pure and in powder form, as well as, high quality and less is more - 450 mg in a teaspoon. The only thing that concerns me about most human supplements is - if they are in the form of capsules or tablets - what the coating, fillers or binders might be (or inactive ingredients). Supplements will vary widely on the quantity of active ingredients per dosage. With Myrika having HD, she is supposed to receive 2500 mg of Glucosamine per day. The pure powder I am getting from the herbalist is the highest quantity & quality per dosage I have found. Robin Willow (female Golden Retriever) Oakley (male Golden Retriever) Myrika (female, long-haired, imported GSD)

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• 05-14-2008 12:29 PM

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  cakana Joined on 09-10-2007 Cathy in Northern CA Posts 5,935 Points 360

  Re: joint care supplements Reply Contact TAOofGoldyShep: In most cases, I would think that the human supplements are superior. I tend to think the same way. I know there are good quality pet supplements, but I also know that some aren't what they claim. Move Free is a reputable brand and I can happily say that since I started taking it, the knee that was giving me problems is pain free - yay!! I hope it's helping my senior girl as much as it has me. ~ Cathy ~

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• 05-14-2008 1:24 PM

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  Maxs Mom Joined on 09-26-2006 Livonia, MI Posts 1,225 Points 100

  Re: joint care supplements Reply Contact cakana: TAOofGoldyShep: In most cases, I would think that the human supplements are superior. I tend to think the same way. I know there are good quality pet supplements, but I also know that some aren't what they claim. Move Free is a reputable brand and I can happily say that since I started taking it, the knee that was giving me problems is pain free - yay!! I hope it's helping my senior girl as much as it has me.   I don't believe this to be a true statement. I don't think any of the joint supplements human or animal are monitored by the FDA. My doctor (and my vet) said it is a crap shoot as to what you are actually getting in the dosages. The bottle can state on thing, the actual ingredients can vary greatly. HOWEVER both my vet and my doctor said if you are taking them and they help do not stop. I was also told you can not "over do" on gluc/chond. What the body does not use goes out in body waste.   Ann & Art Maxine CGC, UA NJ III, DD NJ r (11 yr old Golden) Belle CGC, UA SJ, UA JJ (5 Black Lab) Teddi CGC (1 1/2 yr old Golden) Pete 14 yr old TB

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• 05-14-2008 1:42 PM

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  cakana Joined on 09-10-2007 Cathy in Northern CA Posts 5,935 Points 360

  Re: joint care supplements Reply Contact Maxs Mom: I don't believe this to be a true statement. I don't think any of the joint supplements human or animal are monitored by the FDA. To clarify, I didn't mean that any human supplement was good but I have more confidence in them in general than I do in some of the pet supplements. There are brands of pet supplements that I have confidence in, but I tend to think that there's probably better quality control in something human grade vs. pet grade. I did some reading about the joint supplements when they first became popular and only a few tested out to have the level of ingredients they claimed to have, so it definitely pays to do some research regardless of what supplements you're buying. ~ Cathy ~

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• 05-14-2008 3:12 PM

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  TAOofGoldyShep Joined on 10-21-2006 NH Posts 1,227 Points 10

  Re: joint care supplements Reply Contact Maxs Mom: I don't think any of the joint supplements human or animal are monitored by the FDA. Supplements don't need to be monitored or approved by the FDA for me to believe that in most cases human supplements are superior to pet. That's just me though. It was one of Myrika's Vets who said she needed to be on 2500 mg of Glucosamine. No other supplement was suggested. I was also told by the Vet who owns the clinic that there was a difference in quality of glucosamine depending on product. I'm sure they were hoping for me to purchase their recommended joint product (Dasaquin - sp?) that their clinic sells but it cannot touch the quality of pure. Robin Willow (female Golden Retriever) Oakley (male Golden Retriever) Myrika (female, long-haired, imported GSD)

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