Hoochie Mama Posted June 30, 2007 Share Posted June 30, 2007 (edited) In the past I have always given my older dogs glucosamine supplements from the Healthfood shop/chemist, usually bio-organics brand rather than sashas blend etc. This is a new product, it looks good...would it be safe for dogs? http://www.fusionhealth.com.au/ecommerce.p...rds=&page=1 Edited June 30, 2007 by GSD Lover Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poodle wrangler Posted July 1, 2007 Share Posted July 1, 2007 (edited) Sorry, I don't know if ginger is OK for dogs? Most human medications are based on the body weight of an adult male, in case that helps. Problem is that dogs don't necessarily metabolise things the same as we do. I check with the vet b4 giving human meds. Our vet is really good with that sort of thing and finding more economical solutions where possible. ETA: I don't think dogs need the high amounts of vitC we do. Don't they produce it for themselves (unlike humans). Edited July 1, 2007 by Poodle wrangler Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nellybly10 Posted July 1, 2007 Share Posted July 1, 2007 I would agree, not sure about ginger. Why are you using a human one with ingredients such as ginger that may not be safe when the veterinary ones are roughly the same price and you know they are safe? I now buy the 200g tub of Joint Guard and it only costs $40 online, and the 400g is $65, much better value and you know it is specially designed for dogs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tryamartimmy Posted July 2, 2007 Share Posted July 2, 2007 What does the glucosamine do??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bloss344 Posted July 2, 2007 Share Posted July 2, 2007 There is glucosamine hcl and glucosamine sulphate. One is more bioavailable to dogs than the other and I could be wrong I think it's hcl. This product has sulphate. Can someone in the know let us know? I think ginger is okay for dogs but don't know in what amount would be safe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nellybly10 Posted July 3, 2007 Share Posted July 3, 2007 Its the hydrochloride one which is safer, this is the one in Joint Guard which is made specially for dogs. I think from another thread on this someone found out that the sulfate version can cause gastrointestinal upset as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bloss344 Posted July 3, 2007 Share Posted July 3, 2007 Its the hydrochloride one which is safer, this is the one in Joint Guard which is made specially for dogs. I think from another thread on this someone found out that the sulfate version can cause gastrointestinal upset as well. That was it. I knew there was something about the hcl and the sulphate. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoochie Mama Posted July 3, 2007 Author Share Posted July 3, 2007 I would agree, not sure about ginger. Why are you using a human one with ingredients such as ginger that may not be safe when the veterinary ones are roughly the same price and you know they are safe? I now buy the 200g tub of Joint Guard and it only costs $40 online, and the 400g is $65, much better value and you know it is specially designed for dogs ;) Sorry, no I am not using this one with ginger. I was using Bioglan Glucosamine, the vet said this would be safe for my dog to use... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpikesPuppy Posted July 3, 2007 Share Posted July 3, 2007 As far as I know, ginger is fine for dogs- it's an ingredient in many supplents and ginger tablets have been advised for use with motion sickness (in both people and dogs). I'm looking for a new product to use, the Joint Formula we've got atm for my Newf is getting close to empty and as I take glucosomine & fish oils for my arthritis, I'm looking for a product I can buy in bulk so we can both have the same! For a dog his size I just give him the human dose (as he's almost 70kg which is heavier than me ;) ). Gonna have abrowse around the discount chemists next week and compare ingredients etc. Hvae alist of the do's and the don'ts printed out! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoochie Mama Posted July 3, 2007 Author Share Posted July 3, 2007 As far as I know, ginger is fine for dogs- it's an ingredient in many supplents and ginger tablets have been advised for use with motion sickness (in both people and dogs). I'm looking for a new product to use, the Joint Formula we've got atm for my Newf is getting close to empty and as I take glucosomine & fish oils for my arthritis, I'm looking for a product I can buy in bulk so we can both have the same! For a dog his size I just give him the human dose (as he's almost 70kg which is heavier than me ;) ). Gonna have abrowse around the discount chemists next week and compare ingredients etc. Hvae alist of the do's and the don'ts printed out! This is why I did it, coz I take it too, and my dog is sometimes very fussy with her food so she was not getting much of the sashas blend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nellybly10 Posted July 3, 2007 Share Posted July 3, 2007 This is why I did it, coz I take it too, and my dog is sometimes very fussy with her food so she was not getting much of the sashas blend. Joint Guard doesnt have any smell or taste, that's one of the reasons both myself and my mum uses it on our dogs, not like Sasha's Blend which is so awful I refuse to even have it in my house it stinks so much! No wonder dogs dont like it :rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stormie Posted July 6, 2007 Share Posted July 6, 2007 (edited) Thats cause Sasha's uses cartilage from sharks.... Joint Guard has an almost equal ration of glucosamine and chondroiton (sp?). You need the chondroiton in order for the glucosamine to 'do its job', so to speak. . Joint Guard also has MSM, which is said to be a bit of a natural anti inflammatory and helps to relieve some of the pain associated. They are apparently bringing JG out in 'treat form' quite soon, which will make it easier to give! I know it can be a little bit expensive, but its specifically formulated for dogs and also has those added extras. I'd stick with the JG!!! Edited July 6, 2007 by stormie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~Archie~ Posted July 7, 2007 Share Posted July 7, 2007 (edited) Thats cause Sasha's uses cartilage from sharks....Joint Guard has an almost equal ration of glucosamine and chondroiton (sp?). You need the chondroiton in order for the glucosamine to 'do its job', so to speak. . Joint Guard also has MSM, which is said to be a bit of a natural anti inflammatory and helps to relieve some of the pain associated. They are apparently bringing JG out in 'treat form' quite soon, which will make it easier to give! I know it can be a little bit expensive, but its specifically formulated for dogs and also has those added extras. I'd stick with the JG!!! JOINT GUARD TREATS Mum's dog is going to love those!!! Edited July 8, 2007 by BostonGirl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rappie Posted July 7, 2007 Share Posted July 7, 2007 Treats are coming out "soon" and the company that makes Vets Best Rewards (liver treats) are involved in the production - so maybe they'll actually be tasty, lol. Apparently there is also a smaller tub size being released in a few weeks - it's going to be marketed for cats Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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