OSoSwift Posted September 8, 2012 Share Posted September 8, 2012 My Whippet recently had TPLO surgery. Even though her joint looked great there was a very small amount of damage. She is recovering really well from her surgery but I would like to find a supplement to put her on to try and keep her joints as healthy as possible for as long as possible. She is an active dog who trains in agility and obedience reasonably regularly. What supplements have people used with success that may help me out to keep her arthritis free for as long as possible? Thanks :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xyz Posted September 8, 2012 Share Posted September 8, 2012 (edited) I like Jointgaurd :) Glad she went well!! Edited September 8, 2012 by Xyz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ness Posted September 9, 2012 Share Posted September 9, 2012 Yep Joint Guard here as well OSS. Thats what I was told to put Kenz on by the specialist. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BC Crazy Posted September 9, 2012 Share Posted September 9, 2012 Another Joint Guard vote from me. I find it works really well on my 2 when they require it :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kajtek Posted September 9, 2012 Share Posted September 9, 2012 We used Joint Guard post TPLO. She's now moved to Glyde and I think it's heaps better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karly101 Posted September 9, 2012 Share Posted September 9, 2012 Glyde and joint guard I hear the most positive feed back. A course of cartrophen injections could also be beneficial... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DLB Posted September 9, 2012 Share Posted September 9, 2012 I have used Technyflex on my dogs - good product. I quite liked it. http://www.technyflex.com.au/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inevitablue Posted September 9, 2012 Share Posted September 9, 2012 Joint Guard as a preventative, Glyde if the dog already has issues. I don't think you will find a stronger oral natural anti inflammatory than Glyde, but why pay the extra for the Green Lipped Mussel if your dog just needs the GAG's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BC Crazy Posted September 9, 2012 Share Posted September 9, 2012 I'd like to try Glyde I think. Looks like it full of all the good things. Thanks for the heads up Inevitblue I haven't heard of it before. I find Joint guard really good but we are always looking for something better :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ptolomy Posted September 9, 2012 Share Posted September 9, 2012 I would also be asking about starting Cartrophen injections. I tend to rotate my joint supplements as i think they become less effective if you use the same one all the time - think this is just the voice in my head telling me this - but it seemed to work with my old girl Lara. 2 of my kids are currently on Wagner Musseltone - Green Lipped Mussel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inevitablue Posted September 9, 2012 Share Posted September 9, 2012 (edited) . Silly phone! Edited September 9, 2012 by Inevitablue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JulesP Posted September 9, 2012 Share Posted September 9, 2012 I've been using the Paws chews. They seem to have had a positive effect. I like that they are a chew too as I can just check them in with the chicken necks etc and not have to worry about mixing powders or tablets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tassie Posted September 9, 2012 Share Posted September 9, 2012 Joint Guard as a preventative, Glyde if the dog already has issues. I don't think you will find a stronger oral natural anti inflammatory than Glyde, but why pay the extra for the Green Lipped Mussel if your dog just needs the GAG's. That's interesting, Inevitablue. Makes sense. Mine are on JG as preventative - they just have it sprinked on their yoghurt that they have with each meal - but they're quite happy if it's just sprinkled on kibble. :D Hmmm - the rotating makes sense too, Ptolomy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BC Crazy Posted September 9, 2012 Share Posted September 9, 2012 Tassie, so you give JG to yours everyday? I didn't know you could give it to them as a preventitive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inevitablue Posted September 9, 2012 Share Posted September 9, 2012 Not so much a preventative, but OA starts asymptomatically, tiny changes within the joint capsule. If you have a highly active 5yo dog, even though it isn't sore, chances are highly likely there is OA changes occurring. Feeding GAG's now slows down the process in the asymptomatic stages. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OSoSwift Posted September 9, 2012 Author Share Posted September 9, 2012 She has had a course of Cartrophen, she started 2 weeks after her surgery and I gave her the rest once a week for 4 weeks. She will stay on those as advised, but I would like to add a supplement. Thank you I will look into them. The info is very much appreciated. Sounds like Joint guard is a good starting point :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tassie Posted September 10, 2012 Share Posted September 10, 2012 Tassie, so you give JG to yours everyday? I didn't know you could give it to them as a preventitive. Kirra is 10.5 years old - still competing in agility, track & search and rally (and the occasional DWD :laugh: ) - and nothing she does is at anything less than warp speed. Rory is only 4, doing obedience, rally , tracking and DWD but tends to do crazy stuff, as boy BCs do. There was a study in Labradors done a few years ago which according to a sports med vet who was talking at a seminar one day, tended to show some benefits in glucosamine/chondroitin/MSM as preventative as well as therapeutic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BC Crazy Posted September 10, 2012 Share Posted September 10, 2012 10.5 & still competing, that's wonderful Tasssie My girl does crazy things too, all the time. I'm not surprised she has injured the tendons in her foot ATM. The way she spins, twists & turns all while running flat out just makes me cringe watching her I might continue to give Stella JG even after her injury has repaired I was unaware it could be given on a regular basis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
megan_ Posted September 10, 2012 Share Posted September 10, 2012 I've read somewhere (DOL) that giving it to young dogs as a preventative can cause long term problems? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tassie Posted September 10, 2012 Share Posted September 10, 2012 Yes I read that too megan_ - guess it depends on the breed and the age. Personally I wouldn't be giving it except on vet advice, to a pup before growth plates had well and truly closed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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