BEST JOINT SUPPLEMENT??

katieliz · 04-23-2009, 01:19 PM

dr. lisa has recommended that shep go on a glucosamine/chondroiten (sp??) supplement and aspirin for his arthritis. what is really good, the best?? her practice has one they use and recommend, but i wanted to see what everyone else is using and is really happy with. thanks!

BowWowMeow · 04-23-2009, 01:25 PM

Chama is on the following for arthritis:

Springtime Inc. Longevity http://www.springtimeinc.com/product/121/2
Cetyl-M Joint Formula for Dogs http://www.valleyvet.com/ct_detail.h...6-ccefa59a0f9c
2000mg Ester C
Only Natural Pet Get Up and Go
a homeopathic remedy for arthritis

I tried buffered aspirin (did nothing!) and Deramaxx and Tremadol (also nothing except for a nausea and throwing up)

The other herbal formula I would HIGHLY recommend is called Tasha's Herbspirin http://www.b-naturals.com/tashas-herbspirin-4-oz-p-99

It works really well and if I didn't have 2 more bottles of Get Up and Go (which also works well) I would have that in her daily regime.

You probably don't need that much to start with. I would start with either the Longevity or the Cetyl-M and also get the Herbspirin to use at night or when there is pain or inflammation.

bullandterrier · 04-23-2009, 01:35 PM

I use http://www.naturesfarmacy.com/store/...ary=&keywords=

It has digestive enzymes in addition to chondroitin, glucosamine, and MSM. My pit bull has hip dysplasia and luxating patellas and after a few days of giving her this stuff you can't even tell she has any problems at all in her hindlegs.

Of course.. when we run out, if she goes a few days without she'll start limping again. It's very effective stuff but has to be given every day.

**JeanKBBMMMAAN** · 04-23-2009, 01:47 PM

There are so many! I did a little spreadsheet comparing ingredients.

I ended up using Synovi G3 on seniors. Partly because it came in a soft chew which was the only thing they would take! It's like a treat. http://www.entirelypets.com/synovig3.html

That website then suggests looking at Joint Max.

I have also used Glyco-Flex, that comes in I,II, and III. I like that it now has DMG in it and it is made by Vetriscience.

Tried Dasquin, but Kramer would not take the pill.

This one fascinates me for a senior:
http://www.entirelypets.com/rematrix.html
ReMATRIX contains: Glucosamine, MSM, Creatine, Chondroitin Sulfate, Vitamins and Antioxidants. ReMATRIX also contains Hyaluronic Acid (HA), Collagen, Flaxseed Oil, for optimal joint and skin health.

I think if I had a senior I would give that a try for a bit. Just intrigues me!

More here: http://www.entirelypets.com/nutsupforjoi.html
I also go through the KV Vet Horse catalog and see what they use. I started using the Hyaluronic Acid because of that.

I think there are a lot of good choices and you have to find one the dog does well on (and I am not sure how long that takes for someone to tell-that's important) and one that they will ingest!

Good luck picking some to try!

BowWowMeow · 04-23-2009, 01:49 PM

It seems to vary a lot from dog to dog. I tried the HA for Chama and it had no effect so I sent it to Jean.

I also tried the GlycoFlex III for Chama and it did not work as well as the Longevity so I switched back. And I also had Basu and Chama on DGP for a while and it worked really well at first and then seemed to stop working.

katieliz · 04-23-2009, 01:57 PM

thanks SO much!!!

aubie · 04-23-2009, 02:37 PM

We use Dasiquin. Dunc doesn't like the pill's taste, but I mix it with his food in the morning and he takes it no problem.

weber1b · 04-25-2009, 10:57 PM

I LOVE this web board.

LJsMom · 04-26-2009, 05:50 AM

I had great results with Wooly Bear on Dasuquin.

Lady Jane had done well with Springtime Joint Health, but no so much lately. Last night we started human Cosamin.

I also like Hyaflex (Hyaluronic Acid) and Jarrow True CMO (Cetyl Myristoleate).

Tried Dog Gone Pain and it found it to be useless.

boeselager · 04-27-2009, 12:07 PM

I've tried almost everything on my 11 year old GSD and nothing seemed to work for her. I found an all natural ingredient known as Perna, or is also called Sea Mussel. I have had great results with her being on this. You can find it at http://www.vitacost.com and just search for sea mussel. I put her on the sea mussel plus. She has severe arthritis in one elbow, and she no longer whines in pain since she has been on this.

04-23-2009, 01:19 PM	#1 (permalink)
katieliz Crowned Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: york township, mi Posts: 6,324	BEST JOINT SUPPLEMENT?? dr. lisa has recommended that shep go on a glucosamine/chondroiten (sp??) supplement and aspirin for his arthritis. what is really good, the best?? her practice has one they use and recommend, but i wanted to see what everyone else is using and is really happy with. thanks! __________________ mom to seraphina blue & the cashman miss jeni-take-a-ride, rescued 7/07 shangri la's great white caesar, rescued 4/09 hearthside's cinderfella (RIP 4/20/09) shep von bellefontaine (RIP 6/9/10) voodoo lily (dsh) & cricket (african grey)

04-23-2009, 01:25 PM	#2 (permalink)
BowWowMeow Crowned Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 14,798	Re: BEST JOINT SUPPLEMENT?? Chama is on the following for arthritis: Springtime Inc. Longevity http://www.springtimeinc.com/product/121/2 Cetyl-M Joint Formula for Dogs http://www.valleyvet.com/ct_detail.h...6-ccefa59a0f9c 2000mg Ester C Only Natural Pet Get Up and Go a homeopathic remedy for arthritis I tried buffered aspirin (did nothing!) and Deramaxx and Tremadol (also nothing except for a nausea and throwing up) The other herbal formula I would HIGHLY recommend is called Tasha's Herbspirin http://www.b-naturals.com/tashas-herbspirin-4-oz-p-99 It works really well and if I didn't have 2 more bottles of Get Up and Go (which also works well) I would have that in her daily regime. You probably don't need that much to start with. I would start with either the Longevity or the Cetyl-M and also get the Herbspirin to use at night or when there is pain or inflammation. __________________ Ruth & the 4 Legged Rescue Gang Rafi the malaroo http://www.dogster.com/dogs/693238 Gio & Varda, the krazy kittens ....In my heart: Cleo Kitty Chama Kai Basu Massie

04-23-2009, 01:35 PM	#3 (permalink)
bullandterrier Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Bakersfield, CA Posts: 27	Re: BEST JOINT SUPPLEMENT?? I use http://www.naturesfarmacy.com/store/...ary=&keywords= It has digestive enzymes in addition to chondroitin, glucosamine, and MSM. My pit bull has hip dysplasia and luxating patellas and after a few days of giving her this stuff you can't even tell she has any problems at all in her hindlegs. Of course.. when we run out, if she goes a few days without she'll start limping again. It's very effective stuff but has to be given every day. __________________ Proud puppy parent of.. Maya - 2.5 year old American Pit Bull Terrier (rescue) Roger - 2 year old German Shepherd Dog (rescue)

04-23-2009, 01:47 PM	#4 (permalink)
JeanKBBMMMAAN The Rescues Rule Administrator Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 20,697	Re: BEST JOINT SUPPLEMENT?? There are so many! I did a little spreadsheet comparing ingredients. I ended up using Synovi G3 on seniors. Partly because it came in a soft chew which was the only thing they would take! It's like a treat. http://www.entirelypets.com/synovig3.html That website then suggests looking at Joint Max. I have also used Glyco-Flex, that comes in I,II, and III. I like that it now has DMG in it and it is made by Vetriscience. Tried Dasquin, but Kramer would not take the pill. This one fascinates me for a senior: http://www.entirelypets.com/rematrix.html ReMATRIX contains: Glucosamine, MSM, Creatine, Chondroitin Sulfate, Vitamins and Antioxidants. ReMATRIX also contains Hyaluronic Acid (HA), Collagen, Flaxseed Oil, for optimal joint and skin health. I think if I had a senior I would give that a try for a bit. Just intrigues me! More here: http://www.entirelypets.com/nutsupforjoi.html I also go through the KV Vet Horse catalog and see what they use. I started using the Hyaluronic Acid because of that. I think there are a lot of good choices and you have to find one the dog does well on (and I am not sure how long that takes for someone to tell-that's important) and one that they will ingest! Good luck picking some to try! __________________ Help IMOM help Pets www.imom.org You can help Anna help IMOM help people help pets help people win...

04-23-2009, 01:49 PM	#5 (permalink)
BowWowMeow Crowned Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 14,798	Re: BEST JOINT SUPPLEMENT?? It seems to vary a lot from dog to dog. I tried the HA for Chama and it had no effect so I sent it to Jean. I also tried the GlycoFlex III for Chama and it did not work as well as the Longevity so I switched back. And I also had Basu and Chama on DGP for a while and it worked really well at first and then seemed to stop working. __________________ Ruth & the 4 Legged Rescue Gang Rafi the malaroo http://www.dogster.com/dogs/693238 Gio & Varda, the krazy kittens ....In my heart: Cleo Kitty Chama Kai Basu Massie

04-23-2009, 01:57 PM	#6 (permalink)
katieliz Crowned Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: york township, mi Posts: 6,324	Re: BEST JOINT SUPPLEMENT?? thanks SO much!!! __________________ mom to seraphina blue & the cashman miss jeni-take-a-ride, rescued 7/07 shangri la's great white caesar, rescued 4/09 hearthside's cinderfella (RIP 4/20/09) shep von bellefontaine (RIP 6/9/10) voodoo lily (dsh) & cricket (african grey)

04-23-2009, 02:37 PM	#7 (permalink)
aubie Crowned Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Alabama Posts: 3,992	Re: BEST JOINT SUPPLEMENT?? We use Dasiquin. Dunc doesn't like the pill's taste, but I mix it with his food in the morning and he takes it no problem. __________________ Anna's Dog Blog Rocks! Tiffany; mom to: Annabelle "the Diva"- GSD born 9/21/08 Duncan- Shep Mix adopted on 2/14/00 TDI The kitty amigos: Simon, Alley and Mia

04-25-2009, 10:57 PM	#8 (permalink)
weber1b Elite Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Chicagoland Posts: 1,481	Re: BEST JOINT SUPPLEMENT?? I LOVE this web board. __________________ Clover - GSD 6 yr old Rescue Max - GSD 4 yr old Shelter Patton - GSD 6 yr old Abandoned Rogue - Grey Tabby cat - 11 yr old Stray R.I.P. Spats, Sophie, Emmie, Pooh Bear Remember, if someone has a problem with you.........it is in fact their problem.

04-26-2009, 05:50 AM	#9 (permalink)
LJsMom Knighted Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: RI Posts: 2,246	Re: BEST JOINT SUPPLEMENT?? I had great results with Wooly Bear on Dasuquin. Lady Jane had done well with Springtime Joint Health, but no so much lately. Last night we started human Cosamin. I also like Hyaflex (Hyaluronic Acid) and Jarrow True CMO (Cetyl Myristoleate). Tried Dog Gone Pain and it found it to be useless. __________________ Joanne Kryska's Ironwill Steel Train SD (Siberian Husky) Mila (GSD) Adopted from BDBH. Waiting at the bridge: Lady Jane Cobb (GSD - age 15) Sasha (Siberian Husky - age 13) Niko (Siberian Husky - age 14) Wooly Bear (Siberian Husky - age 13)

04-27-2009, 12:07 PM	#10 (permalink)
boeselager Master Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Michigan Posts: 807	Re: BEST JOINT SUPPLEMENT?? I've tried almost everything on my 11 year old GSD and nothing seemed to work for her. I found an all natural ingredient known as Perna, or is also called Sea Mussel. I have had great results with her being on this. You can find it at http://www.vitacost.com and just search for sea mussel. I put her on the sea mussel plus. She has severe arthritis in one elbow, and she no longer whines in pain since she has been on this. __________________ Kelly S http://www.boeselagerkennel.com

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