Hip and Joint supplement question

[pogopup]

I am starting Pogo on a hip and joint supplement. I know I can't prevent hip/joint problems, but if I can keep them lubricated, it would make me feel better.

He's starting to scoot his back feet when he walks. The vet gave him the all clear and said he had good range of motion and didn't resist movement-he's the one that suggested I put him on a supplement.

So, I guess my question is, should I dose based on the bottle (double up for a few weeks then go to the maintenance schedule) or since he's not having problems, just give him the maintenance dosing?

 

[granite]

I can't suggest on the supplements, when my Indy started limping I switched to a Nutro formula that had the chondroitin and glucosamine in it. We also bought some doggie treats with the supplement it in, and now I can't remember the name of the treat. I bought it at a health food store (Earth Faire here).

 

[Ann]

Hi Stacy...I started my younger ones on Glucosamine/Condritin supplements around age 2 to avoid joint issues as well. That seems to be the prevailing school of veterinary thought these days and since it doesn't hurt them, why not. I just gave the regular one pill a day dose from the start rather than the loading dose. I think you'd be fine with that as long as Pogo doesn't have a problem.

 

[Narmowen]

For my dogs with joint problems (my blue boy has a bad shoulder), I fed them the supplement Nupro with glucosamine, and his problems went away almost right away.

 

[BarbV]

Ditto with my forever pup, Timber. The glucosamine made a world of difference. I'm even starting to think about taking it myself! Creaking bones at age 47!