Besides being in good shape, best food you can afford and plenty of water. Do you guys /gals give your older dogs ( 9+ yrs ) any supplements to help with joints/ muscle soreness etc?
Mike
Supplements for older dog
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UglyD
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Re: Supplements for older dog
started this year- glucosamine w/MSG- the younger dog also gets it now- myself- ester-C - might be in my pea brain but I think it has taken off the daily edge of joint pains.
Re: Supplements for older dog
Dasuquin with MSM. It was recommended by an ortho vet at Ohio State for our old guys. She also said fish oil was helpful.
I buy the Dasuquin from Amazon ( lowest price I found, free shipping) and get the bottle for large dogs. After the loading dose, I halve each tab for the regular dose so a bottle goes a long way. Fish oil is from Walmart.
I buy the Dasuquin from Amazon ( lowest price I found, free shipping) and get the bottle for large dogs. After the loading dose, I halve each tab for the regular dose so a bottle goes a long way. Fish oil is from Walmart.
Re: Supplements for older dog
PAWS ( Pure Animal Well Being) Blackmores Osteosupport - EPA ETA,DHA, glycosaminoglycans, chondroitin sulphates
Re: Supplements for older dog
The surgeon that rebuilt Rush pelvis and hip told me they were never able to see where the supplements did much good and advised they were a waste of your money. I sure have no evidence If they do anything, I did try one for a while but quit and he is 12 years old and has no problems that are detectable which I have trouble believing after what we had to do to repair the whole hip area.