You might have noticed that I’ve spent a lot of time thinking about… worrying about… and researching things that could help my Moose deal with the discomfort of hip dysplasia.
Ideally, I was looking for a supplement that included glucosamine and chondroitin and other good stuff like omega-3 fatty acids, natural pain relievers, and vitamins and minerals that promote joint health. I haven’t found a supplement that does it all yet, but I have found one that I’m very pleased with.
How I found Moose’s new supplement: I was browsing PetSmart.com, looking at the different products they had that included glucosamine. At the time I looked, there were eight available. I read the ingredient lists and compared them to my own list of desirables.
Then I read the customer reviews. I tend to take those with a grain of salt — too many people are far faster to complain than to praise. However, one product stood out with six glowing reviews. It just happened to be the only one listed that included a natural pain reliever.
My local PetSmart did indeed have the product in stock, so I took a drive over. One last check of the ingredients lists on the available products and I came home with the one I’d gone for: the Missing Link Plus Glucosamine. User reviews had talked about seeing an improvement within two weeks of use, and how their dogs loved the taste of the powder.
So I tried it. I’m overjoyed to report that the very next morning, Moose seemed to be acting more like his old self — goofy and cuddly and playful. My guess is that the natural pain reliever (yucca) is making the difference. I know he’s been uncomfortable. He’d been whining when trying to get up from bed and skipping meals (a definite sign that something is not right in Mooseland).
Hopefully Moose will continue to improve — or at least continue to find relief from the pain. I’m really happy to have found this product AND that it seems to be helping!