Has any one got any good recommendations of joint supplements. Barley has been on stuff from the vets but it is too expensive to keep him on but he needs the support. We have now run out of joint stuff so he has been reduced to one short walk around the block with no off lead running and leaping about ( s if he does that ) and he is getting stiff after walks, so he needs to go back on supplements. We do take every precaution with him he is not allowed to climb stairs, he has a ramp to get in and out of the car and he also has a very thick padded nice comfy bed for him to sleep on. We would prefer to go down the natural route with him as he has got allergies (that are unknown of source) so we don't want to add any more chemicals to his system if possible, and avoiding tablets if possible so more stuff like powders or liquid would be better for him. Advice or tips will also be helpful, him being our first dog, he is quite a handful, healthwise
Re: recomendations for joint supplements When my old Lab girl began to suffer from arthritis , I gave her a daily dose of Glucosomine with Chondroitin, it seemed to help her, you can buy it from dog herbal companies online .
Re: recomendations for joint supplements I give my two Super Solvitax Pure Cod Liver Oil in liquid form, it comes in a 450 ml bottle from Pets at Home for £7.00. Good for healthy coat, bright eyes, firm bones and strong teeth. Hope that helps. Helen
Re: recomendations for joint supplements [quote author=charlie link=topic=2619.msg26420#msg26420 date=1379525947] I give my two Super Solvitax Pure Cod Liver Oil in liquid form, it comes in a 450 ml bottle from Pets at Home for £7.00. Good for healthy coat, bright eyes, firm bones and strong teeth. Hope that helps. Helen [/quote] Thank you, he has had cod liver oil, but we were advised that coconut oil was better for him, so he has some of that now and then. he has also had evening primrose oil, but him being such a big dog it does not last very long and works out expensive
Re: recomendations for joint supplements Lady and I both use Green Lipped Mussel and Chondroitin. I just give her the human stuff. She has it for her elbows and I take it for my knees. ;D
Re: recomendations for joint supplements [quote author=David link=topic=2619.msg26426#msg26426 date=1379527425] Lady and I both use Green Lipped Mussel and Chondroitin. I just give her the human stuff. She has it for her elbows and I take it for my knees. ;D [/quote] Thank you
Re: recomendations for joint supplements Our Ortho vet at East Neuk (ST Monans in Fife) thought that Omega 3 Fish Oils on their own were probably adequate, and didn't think that there was enough evidence to also suggest taking the chondroitin (which is what is in the green lipped muscle) or Glucosamine. On the other hand, trials in humans, DO suggest that Glucosamine can benefit signs and symptoms of osteoarthritis in KNEES. Not proven to be useful in other joints (not that there is any evidence to suggest it doesn't work). We used to use Yumove which contained the Omega 3s, Chondroitin and Glucosamine, but switched to the simple (and cheaper) Omega 3s instead on his advice. At the end of the day, I have no idea. I think there was a previous thread discussing this somewhere. If it was me, I would probably take all 3 in a combination if my budget allowed it.
Re: recomendations for joint supplements Hi sorry I've only just seen this thread. With my old lab I used the glucosamine/ chrondroitin tablets although I don't think I started them soon enough. The vet suggested nutraquin which was expensive, only available from the vet, but I did think they helped a lot. My other suggestion if you want to use natural products would be to look at CSJ herbs for dogs. I get my food from CSJ. Originally it was just because they were weaned onto it but I'm very happy with it. They do a variety of herbal supplements and are very helpful with advice. I used ones when mine had bladder infections. For joints they have 'Get Over' herbs and 'No Ake' for worse cases. I haven't tried them yet but the reviews are very good and they don't upset sensitive tums. Their web site is www.csjk9.com Jen
Re: recomendations for joint supplements To add to Jen's comment I was considering their food when Riley went through a really sensitive phase. They were absolutely lovely on the phone and sent us some samples. Really good service!
Re: recomendations for joint supplements [quote author=Jen link=topic=2619.msg26508#msg26508 date=1379576455] Hi sorry I've only just seen this thread. With my old lab I used the glucosamine/ chrondroitin tablets although I don't think I started them soon enough. The vet suggested nutraquin which was expensive, only available from the vet, but I did think they helped a lot. My other suggestion if you want to use natural products would be to look at CSJ herbs for dogs. I get my food from CSJ. Originally it was just because they were weaned onto it but I'm very happy with it. They do a variety of herbal supplements and are very helpful with advice. I used ones when mine had bladder infections. For joints they have 'Get Over' herbs and 'No Ake' for worse cases. I haven't tried them yet but the reviews are very good and they don't upset sensitive tums. Their web site is www.csjk9.com Jen [/quote] Thanks for that, i have just had a quick look at get over but a tub will last him only 20 days, and it is £13.50 for a tub, and that would not even last him a month. I have looked at the csj stuff before as they do herbal flea stuff, but he would need half the amount of this as he would with get over, so it would work out more efficient. he is already on herbal wormer as he had had some nad reactions to chemical wormers. [quote author=bbrown link=topic=2619.msg26509#msg26509 date=1379576619] To add to Jen's comment I was considering their food when Riley went through a really sensitive phase. They were absolutely lovely on the phone and sent us some samples. Really good service! [/quote] I will have a look at that, i might try and get some samples for him
Re: recomendations for joint supplements I feed CP 21 which is their premium range. It's salmon and rice so good for sensitive stomach, skin and coat. I am very conscious of what I feed as my old lab had colitis most of his life so I had to be careful anything could kick it off. These two also went through a dodgy phase with their stomachs so I give them yumpro bioactive supplement. It sorted murphy's colitis and can't do any harm. The command performance range also has glucosamine and chrondroitin in the food although I'm not sure at what sort of dose. Although it is their most expensive it is a lot cheaper than other premium foods. I would recommend this food. My two are a good weight, glossy coat and full of energy. Their cheaper ranges also have foods for sensitive stomachs and for the more mature dog. Thanks to Murphy I am experienced in dodgy tummies unfortunately. He was always a picky eater (it was weird when I got these two they eat!) and as he got old (11/12 he lived to 15) he got worse but I found he loved fish and started mixing a bit of nature diet cod and rice wet food in with the dry (I didnt know about CSJ then).This again suitable for sensitive tums which unfortunately have a tendency to get more sensitive with age. Sorry this has become a bit of an essay and slightly off the point. Jen
Re: recomendations for joint supplements We have ordered a tub of this stuff http://www.chudleys.com/pet-dog/products/herbal-supplement-range/chudleys-mobility.html We have also got sent 2 csj samples, lamb & rice and CP21, we have yet to try them yet, but we will see how he gets on with them
Re: recomendations for joint supplements Well it is now about day 4 of adding the chudleys stuff to his food, no fuss at all, clean bowl every time, the mixture smells of celery, but i can get over that, we now just have to wait for it to start to kick into his system. Almost all of his stuff at the moment is now natural stuff, except from his flea treatment at the moment as we have a few pippets left over from crufts, but once we have used them up he will get a natural alternative, which i think is going to this http://www.dogsnaturally.co.uk/Dog+...t_info.html?osCsid=5iaj95ujnvc6odbi7rpbfunq27
