Joint supplements

scuba_bob · 12-28-2011, 05:09 PM

I've noticed my pups ankles making a clicking/popping sound when going up the stairs so I'm thinking of adding Omega 3 and joint supplements to my pups diet, at 7 months is that too young? think this will help?.

**jocoyn** · 12-28-2011, 05:10 PM

My pup got omega 3s and glucosamine right away but if I heard a clicking sound and it was not nails, we would be going to the veterinarian. Does not sound right.

scuba_bob · 12-28-2011, 05:16 PM

I had him at the vets, the vet said he felt a bit of inflammation in there and said it should go away and that it's normal for young growing pups?...

carmspack · 12-28-2011, 05:17 PM

This may be an indication of joint laxity or a developmental problem, or it may be unremarkable. Have you ever cracked your knuckles? The source of that sound is the sudden release of air bubbles in a joint space. No harm in the cracking sound, but it can be dramatic.

If there is any lameness in your puppy or reluctance to walk/play/run/jump then have her examined and possibly radiographed (x-rays) to see if there is an underlying cause for the clicking noises.

At the very least I would make certain that you are feeding an adult diet to such a large puppy, avoid puppy chow in large and giant breeds after four months of age. Slower growth reduces developmental problems, and the puppy will reach normal size within the two-year mark.

Dr. Van Lienden

Dr. Raymond Van Lienden DVM
The Animal Clinic of Clifton
12702 Chapel Road, Clifton
Virginia, U.S.A. 20124
703-802-0490

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I have a 8 month old Chow Chow who also has clicking joints. He has had it for a couple of months. I have had all the xrays done & it showed the joints as being good. He seems to be stiff when he gets up fron his naps. The vet has told me that it is basically growing pains. Because he is growing so fast.He should grow out of this by 18 months. He has been off puppy food since 6 months. My breader suggested that I give him Glucosamine & Chrondroitin, as she has had this issue with 2 of her larger males. It seems to help with the clicking & stiffness

from another site -- yes by all means lubricate the joints .

12-28-2011, 05:09 PM	#1 (permalink)
scuba_bob Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: BC Canada Posts: 85	Joint supplements I've noticed my pups ankles making a clicking/popping sound when going up the stairs so I'm thinking of adding Omega 3 and joint supplements to my pups diet, at 7 months is that too young? think this will help?.

12-28-2011, 05:10 PM	#2 (permalink)
jocoyn Moderator Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: South Carolina Posts: 8,048	My pup got omega 3s and glucosamine right away but if I heard a clicking sound and it was not nails, we would be going to the veterinarian. Does not sound right. __________________ Nancy www.scsarda.org Grim (Grimmy Bear) & Beau (Bo-dee man) Waiting at the Bridge: Cyra, Toby, Rainbow, Linus, Oscar, Arlo & Waggles

12-28-2011, 05:16 PM	#3 (permalink)
scuba_bob Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: BC Canada Posts: 85	I had him at the vets, the vet said he felt a bit of inflammation in there and said it should go away and that it's normal for young growing pups?...

12-28-2011, 05:17 PM	#4 (permalink)
carmspack Knighted Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: ontario - Posts: 3,325	This may be an indication of joint laxity or a developmental problem, or it may be unremarkable. Have you ever cracked your knuckles? The source of that sound is the sudden release of air bubbles in a joint space. No harm in the cracking sound, but it can be dramatic. If there is any lameness in your puppy or reluctance to walk/play/run/jump then have her examined and possibly radiographed (x-rays) to see if there is an underlying cause for the clicking noises. At the very least I would make certain that you are feeding an adult diet to such a large puppy, avoid puppy chow in large and giant breeds after four months of age. Slower growth reduces developmental problems, and the puppy will reach normal size within the two-year mark. Dr. Van Lienden Dr. Raymond Van Lienden DVM The Animal Clinic of Clifton 12702 Chapel Road, Clifton Virginia, U.S.A. 20124 703-802-0490 other response from same site I have a 8 month old Chow Chow who also has clicking joints. He has had it for a couple of months. I have had all the xrays done & it showed the joints as being good. He seems to be stiff when he gets up fron his naps. The vet has told me that it is basically growing pains. Because he is growing so fast.He should grow out of this by 18 months. He has been off puppy food since 6 months. My breader suggested that I give him Glucosamine & Chrondroitin, as she has had this issue with 2 of her larger males. It seems to help with the clicking & stiffness from another site -- yes by all means lubricate the joints .

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