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What Else Should Be in a Pet’s Joint Supplement?

I’ve been comparing glucosamine and chondroitin supplements for Moose, seeing how he seems to be limping on his back legs lately. My parents’ dog Becca takes a glucosamine and chondroitin supplement for her arthritis, and it seems like a good thing for hip dysplasia as well. From what I’ve seen so far in my search, glucosamine and chondroitin are the stars of just about every joint formula out there. But there’s more than just those two things in your average joint supplement. So what else should be in your pets’ joint supplement? MSM (methyl sulfonyl methane) is a compound naturally … Continue reading →

Glucosamine and Chondroitin for Pets

In light of Moose’s limping (and my suspicion that it is related to hip dysplasia), I spent some time today researching glucosamine and chondroitin. Glucosamine is found naturally in the body in cartilage and synovial fluid (the lubricating fluid in your joints). Adding a glucosamine supplement is believed to help repair and protect cartilage that may be damaged by arthritis, hip dysplasia, and other joint disorders like bursitis, tendinitis, inflamed discs, and even carpal tunnel syndrome. Glucosamine is used by humans as well as dogs and cats for the same ailments. You and your pets can take the same supplement … Continue reading →

Treating Joint Problems in Dogs

A dog suffering from arthritis can experience stiffness, a loss of flexibility, and pain. Age can make joints, ligaments, and tendons wear away, but there are certain supplements you can offer your pet to help ease joint pains! Here’s a diet change that may surprise you: you may want to cut back on the red meat in your pet’s diet — red meat is high in uric acid, which can contribute to joint problems and other arthritic conditions. One thing you may want to add to your dog’s diet is glucosamine. Glucosamine is a substance that occurs naturally in cartilage … Continue reading →