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    Helping my dogs arthritis?

    Hi everyone,

    I've been looking into supplements to help my dog Mopar's arthritis. My vet suggested Glucosamine-Chondroitin but there's so many different brands, strengths, ect., I feel very lost trying to figure out what to buy. I also had a friend suggest Cosequin. Is cosequin something he can take along with the glucosamine and if so how much should he be taking? And are there any other supplements that would help him? Any advice would be greatly appreciated because I haven't had to deal with older dog issues like this. Thanks so much!

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    Adequan is amazing. It's a shot you give about once a month.


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    I give my guys a human supplement (Move Free Plus). It’s mostly experimenting to see what works for each dog though.
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    Cosequin contains glucosamine and chondroitin so you wouldn't need to give Cosequin and another glucosamine/chondroitin supplement. Some people use human G/C supplements, some use veterinary supplements. You could ask your vet what dose of glucosamine to aim for. If you want to try Cosequin, I'd follow the dosing recommendation on the container. When one of mine was limping after what was probably a soft tissue injury, but we weren't sure at the time, the vet suggested Cosequin or Dasuquin by name (veterinary G/C supplements made by the same company), Vitamin C and some fish oil. There are other supplements that contain them and I think others will chime in with what they use. Both my 4 and 10 year old labs take those supplements now. You can also find literature that suggests glucosamine and chondroitin really do not do anything beneficial but they are still pretty widely recommended.

    With any of these dietary supplements, you probably won't see immediate results. If Mopar is in pain, you may need to try a course of a pain reliever for a bit while also trying the dietary supplements. Some people on here have also tried acupuncture and other alternative therapies for their pups.

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    My almost 13 yr old Lab, Molly, is having a lot of problems with arthritis, & her hind legs are very weak--sometimes she can barely get up.....some dogs do well on Rimadyl, but my vet doesn't want to put her on that because it can cause liver problems, & Molly is already having some kind of issue with her liver. I think Labs have more trouble with it than some other breeds, but if Molly were able to try it, I would, because arthritis can also be a very bad way for our precious babies to go. I think that some people have been having some luck with a spice called Turmeric. I haven't tried that, but might think about looking into it. I guess there is a website about it. I do give Molly Cosequin. Hard to tell at this point if it is helping or not--her arthritis may just be progressing.

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    There are so many options out there. We use a holistic vet who is a chiropractor and acupuncturist as well as an expert on supplements.

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    Cosequin IS glucosamine. There are tons of brands and not all of them work the same way for all dogs. If the dog is having pain, I would look into adding hyaluronic acid as well. Take a look at www.pupsup.com.

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    Might want to check out Adequan's new label. The government forced them to re-label their product to include common side effects that have been routinely found in dogs that weren't originally reported, including death in some dogs. And yes, I had been using Adequan injectable in dogs for over 30 years.

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    There are a lot of great supplements that can help dogs that have arthritis. Remember, not all supplements do the same thing. Joint supplements like glucosamine, chondroitin, etc. are used to increase joint synovial (fluid) production and reduce cartilage destruction, which helps the joint function properly. It takes some time for this to work. The latest joint support supplement that a lot of holistic vets have been using is called Cetyl-M. Other supplements focus on reducing inflammation and relieving pain. Lots of natural herbals will do this and many of them can be found in some joint supplements. Examples would be turmeric, cats claw, and many others. I personally like using a human homeopathic remedy called T-Relief for arthritis. This used to be marketed as ZEEL but the British company sold to this company. In Europe, they did comparison studies and found that in 30 days, T-relief will perform as well as most NSAIDs used on dogs, such as Rimadyl, Metacam and Previcox and without the side effects. Another good idea is to use digestive enzymes as there is a link between poor bowel function and inflammatory cytokines which predispose arthritis. Move On was mentioned above, but there are others as well. Remember, diet is critical. If you are feeding a diet that promotes inflammation, it will be much harder to control arthritic pain. Good luck.

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    Please try Turmeric spice..... amazing in my girl Miya who is 13. Hesitating come up two steps into the house. I started with 1/8 tsp and watched stools and upped to 1/4. I saw a difference in 8 days. She now jumps up the two steps at a time.

    some make a paste with the turmeric but I had good results just putting the powder in her pm meal. You can find the recipe for the paste on FB pages.

    Here is more info on seniors and arthritis and holistic supps. As stated above -some work for one dog and not another. Hopefully some of this info will help your sweet senior.

    Our Beloved Canine Seniors – Arthritis/Joint Issues – Hearty Pet Talkin' Tails Blog

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