daccydog Posted September 5, 2006 Share Posted September 5, 2006 Hi everyone, I have a question regarding glucosamine tablets or the powder form, I've just come from the vet (on a unrelated problem and come away with this) he has suggested that I get my mini daccy on a natural joint supplement as a preventived for the risk of arthritis, he is 2yrs old and has a patella problem, he suggested sasha's blend, (that was the only one on the shelf) has anyone else got a formula that they use, that's as good or even better, i know very little of these formula's, is powder form easier than tablets Many thanks daccydog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfgirl Posted September 5, 2006 Share Posted September 5, 2006 I am just about to start my boy who is very large at 11 months old on a maintenance dose of Sasha's blend, there is also Joint Guard as well but not sure about the rest. I'm sure many others may have some more recommendations for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shekhina Posted September 5, 2006 Share Posted September 5, 2006 I use the human stuff, I think it's called Nutralife or something similar. It is a powdered form of Glucoasmine/MSM/Condroiton. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Piximatosis Posted September 5, 2006 Share Posted September 5, 2006 I heard that there was a difference between the kind of Glucosamine suitable for dogs and the kind that was suitable for humans... Labsrule (I'm pretty sure that's her username... Lab something!! ) was having a chat to me about Joint Guard vs Sasha's Blend the other day. Might see if I can PM her to post in here! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shoemonster Posted September 5, 2006 Share Posted September 5, 2006 I use a human glucosamin powder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hounder Posted September 5, 2006 Share Posted September 5, 2006 I'm currently using Sasha's Blend. If using the human form how much do you give them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InspectorRex Posted September 5, 2006 Share Posted September 5, 2006 (edited) My Vet recommends the Glucosamine Hydrochloride as the Glucosamine Sulfate can be hard on their stomachs Eg for a 20 kg dog 500mg twice a day for pain relief/reduction of swelling in the joints Edited September 5, 2006 by InspectorRex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cavNrott Posted September 5, 2006 Share Posted September 5, 2006 (edited) . Edited May 10, 2009 by cavNrott Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malamum Posted September 5, 2006 Share Posted September 5, 2006 (edited) I've had my dogs on many of these products over the last 4 1/2 years. The best one I find is Joint Guard. I've been using it since it came on the market and have had success with it. Is this a product specifically for dogs and where do you buy it from? Edited September 5, 2006 by Malamum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
t-time Posted September 6, 2006 Share Posted September 6, 2006 (edited) I also give my lil' dog human glucosamine. I buy capsules and sprinkle the powder into her food. I understand glucosamine sulphate is fine for dogs as long as it's taken with food Jointguard is for dogs and available at produce stores and pet stores as well as many vets :D Edited September 6, 2006 by t-time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cavNrott Posted September 6, 2006 Share Posted September 6, 2006 (edited) . Edited May 10, 2009 by cavNrott Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malamum Posted September 6, 2006 Share Posted September 6, 2006 Thanks cavNrott, once I finish the big tub of human glucosamine I just bought, I'll look into the Joint Guard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nellybly10 Posted September 7, 2006 Share Posted September 7, 2006 I use the Joint Guard as my vet said it was important to have both glucosamine and chondroitin as they work together, and I read an article the other day saying that it is now proven in a study that the two together were far more effective than using glucosamine alone (this article was about humans but I'm sure it is the same in doggie arthritis ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoxyJasmineAnnie Posted September 7, 2006 Share Posted September 7, 2006 Does Joint Guard have a smell about it? Our collie was on Sasha's blend and she wouldnt touch her dinner cause of the smell,So we might put her on Joint guard if it doesnt have a over-whelming smell? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nellybly10 Posted September 7, 2006 Share Posted September 7, 2006 Does Joint Guard have a smell about it? Our collie was on Sasha's blend and she wouldnt touch her dinner cause of the smell,So we might put her on Joint guard if it doesnt have a over-whelming smell? Nope no smell, its just a plain white powder. I havent smelt Sasha's blend before but I've heard its pretty nasty ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tracey* Posted September 7, 2006 Share Posted September 7, 2006 We use http://www.flexicose.com/flexicose-pets/index.html on our miniature poodle with HD. It's in liquid form - we just squirt a bit on her food each night. She's bouncing around like nothing's wrong! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cavNrott Posted September 7, 2006 Share Posted September 7, 2006 (edited) . Edited May 10, 2009 by cavNrott Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InspectorRex Posted September 7, 2006 Share Posted September 7, 2006 For a Collie, due to the Ivermectin sensitivity in the breed-my breed too- I would be using the Glucosamine Hydrochloride on a daily basis. Best to buy from a human health food shop as the staff will know what you are talking about. Sashs's blend reeks and I would not eat my dinner either if it was on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cavNrott Posted September 7, 2006 Share Posted September 7, 2006 (edited) . Edited May 10, 2009 by cavNrott Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daccydog Posted September 8, 2006 Author Share Posted September 8, 2006 many thanks to everyone that replied to my question, i'm going to go with jointgard, only because of the smell / taste factor , he is such a fussy boy daccydog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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