Dasuquin vs Springtime supplements

kiya · 01-07-2011, 02:23 PM

I took my 8 yr old to a new vet to be treated for an episode of HGE, omg what a horror that was. Upon examining him she said he has artritis, of course, and suggested I put him on Dasuquin. I feel really bad because you would never think by looking at him that he could be hurting, he still acts like a pup. Anyway with all the different joint supplements out there it gets confusing. I realize the damage is done and maybe my only choice is Dasuquin. I haven't gotten a price from her yet, we are waiting for the HGE to subside before adding anything.
I wanted to try Springtime's Bug Off Garlic this year so I checked thier joint supplements fresh factor combined with joint health chewables. The combo of 1,000 pills each would be $179 for both jars and he's 115lbs so 4 pills a day so it's actually not that expensive (250 days @ .716 a day) (do you think my hubby will buy into that?). If I tell him the vet says he needs to have the Dasuquin he probably wont argue the price.
I have been taking a glucosamine chondroitin msm suppliement for almost a year for my knee and I don't know if I have felt any difference. I understand the Dasuquin also has pain reliever.
Any input or personal experience would be appreciated.

**Samba** · 01-07-2011, 02:29 PM

My dogs have done well on the Dasuquin. I give it to the older dogs. It is not for free. I know there is equivocation as to how affective these supplements are. One of my girls participated in a research study for food supplemented with Glucosamine. She was remarkably more lame off the supplements.

Some folks use the Springtime products and really like the results. I have not tried them.

wildo · 01-07-2011, 02:41 PM

I use Springtime Longevity, and as far as I can tell- it is working well for my dog. As soon as she started to moan while jumping, I put her on the formula. Since, she has resumed normal jumping and does not moan any longer.

BowWowMeow · 01-07-2011, 03:33 PM

I've been using the Springtime products for my dogs for 7 or 8 years now. I did try Cosequin and found it didn't work as well for them. I haven't used Dasequin. I do like the Longevity, especially for older dogs or dogs with serious joint problems.

I also give 2000mg vitamin C and salmon oil (I use Springtime's Omega 3-6-9) and really have found that it's the combo of supplements that works best.

Kayos and Havoc · 01-07-2011, 04:13 PM

I like the Springtime products but unfortunaely cannot use them anymore due to Havoc's allergy to beef. I just use human grade for all 3 dogs.

kiya · 01-07-2011, 04:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Kayos and Havoc

I just use human grade for all 3 dogs.

When you say human grade, as in the same glucosamine chondroitin msm suppliement that I buy for myself. I have thought about that too.

arycrest · 01-07-2011, 05:53 PM

I've never used Springtime, but each of my last three seniors took Dasuquin on a long-term basis and did quite well with it. I bought it online but got a few bottles on eBay and was happy with the price, but I also know that you can get stung buying this way.

Kayla's Dad · 01-07-2011, 06:08 PM

I use both Spingtime supplements and Dasuquin. Both of my dogs (one going on six years and the other 2.5 yrs) seem to do real well on these.

Check out the Dasuquin prices on Amazon. The vendor I order from on Amazon has a shipping point from a distributor real close to me so I don't get shipping charges added. I order the Dasuquin w/ MSM.

Springtime, I use the Longevity and the Bugoff garlic supplements.

BTW, we deemed Ruth (BowWowMeow) the unofficial spokeperson for Springtime here. Still think she needs to get a commision check from them.

Mika140 · 01-08-2011, 06:04 PM

I've been using the Springtime Joint Health Formula (powder that I mix w/ kibble & water) for my 12 yr old GSD for about the past 3-4 yrs. She does great on it. I used a couple others before going with Springtime and saw improvement with the Springtime.

**JeanKBBMMMAAN** · 01-10-2011, 09:01 PM

This is it! I am sorry about the HGE - I hope your dog is doing better and that the vet told you it is more likely that your dog will have a recurrence.

Then - I have a foster right now on both things. I started loading just the Springtime and saw improvement. Now (because the rescue gave it to me) I am loading the Dasuquin with the Springtime and I am seeing greater improvement.

So I like both - not helpful huh?!?

My own dogs are on the Springtime. And I wish Dasuquin was at a similar price point!

01-07-2011, 02:23 PM	#1 (permalink)
kiya Elite Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Long Island Posts: 1,913	Dasuquin vs Springtime supplements I took my 8 yr old to a new vet to be treated for an episode of HGE, omg what a horror that was. Upon examining him she said he has artritis, of course, and suggested I put him on Dasuquin. I feel really bad because you would never think by looking at him that he could be hurting, he still acts like a pup. Anyway with all the different joint supplements out there it gets confusing. I realize the damage is done and maybe my only choice is Dasuquin. I haven't gotten a price from her yet, we are waiting for the HGE to subside before adding anything. I wanted to try Springtime's Bug Off Garlic this year so I checked thier joint supplements fresh factor combined with joint health chewables. The combo of 1,000 pills each would be $179 for both jars and he's 115lbs so 4 pills a day so it's actually not that expensive (250 days @ .716 a day) (do you think my hubby will buy into that?). If I tell him the vet says he needs to have the Dasuquin he probably wont argue the price. I have been taking a glucosamine chondroitin msm suppliement for almost a year for my knee and I don't know if I have felt any difference. I understand the Dasuquin also has pain reliever. Any input or personal experience would be appreciated. __________________ Carolyn Apache - Shiloh Shepherd 12/15/02 Kiya - Shiloh Shepherd 5/15/04 Lakota - WGSD 1/13/10

01-07-2011, 02:41 PM	#3 (permalink)
wildo Knighted Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Indiana Posts: 3,230	I use Springtime Longevity, and as far as I can tell- it is working well for my dog. As soon as she started to moan while jumping, I put her on the formula. Since, she has resumed normal jumping and does not moan any longer. __________________ Willy Pimg - DOB: 2/06, CL1-R, CL1-S, CL1-F, CGC

01-07-2011, 03:33 PM	#4 (permalink)
BowWowMeow Crowned Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 14,798	I've been using the Springtime products for my dogs for 7 or 8 years now. I did try Cosequin and found it didn't work as well for them. I haven't used Dasequin. I do like the Longevity, especially for older dogs or dogs with serious joint problems. I also give 2000mg vitamin C and salmon oil (I use Springtime's Omega 3-6-9) and really have found that it's the combo of supplements that works best. __________________ 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

01-07-2011, 04:13 PM	#5 (permalink)
Kayos and Havoc Crowned Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: McAlester, OK Posts: 16,921	I like the Springtime products but unfortunaely cannot use them anymore due to Havoc's allergy to beef. I just use human grade for all 3 dogs. __________________ Kathy The Wrecking Crew URO3, UCD "Kayos" CD,TDX,RE,CGC,HIC,TC URO1, UCD "Havoc" CDX,GN,RE,CGC,HIC,TC,BH At the Bridge: Lucky, Wolf, Max Gone but never forgotten

01-07-2011, 05:53 PM	#7 (permalink)
arycrest Crowned Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Central Florida Posts: 8,092	I've never used Springtime, but each of my last three seniors took Dasuquin on a long-term basis and did quite well with it. I bought it online but got a few bottles on eBay and was happy with the price, but I also know that you can get stung buying this way. __________________ Gayle & the Hooligans Mac, Slider, Bruiser, & Faith MY BRIDGE KIDS: Andy, Abbey, Tasha, Tex, Echo, Yukon, JR, Too, Niki, Bo, Ringer, Kelly, & Honey The Hooligans Photo Albums!

01-07-2011, 02:29 PM	#2 (permalink)
Samba Administrator Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: USA Posts: 6,449	My dogs have done well on the Dasuquin. I give it to the older dogs. It is not for free. I know there is equivocation as to how affective these supplements are. One of my girls participated in a research study for food supplemented with Glucosamine. She was remarkably more lame off the supplements. Some folks use the Springtime products and really like the results. I have not tried them.

01-07-2011, 06:08 PM	#8 (permalink)
Kayla's Dad Knighted Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 2,831	I use both Spingtime supplements and Dasuquin. Both of my dogs (one going on six years and the other 2.5 yrs) seem to do real well on these. Check out the Dasuquin prices on Amazon. The vendor I order from on Amazon has a shipping point from a distributor real close to me so I don't get shipping charges added. I order the Dasuquin w/ MSM. Springtime, I use the Longevity and the Bugoff garlic supplements. BTW, we deemed Ruth (BowWowMeow) the unofficial spokeperson for Springtime here. Still think she needs to get a commision check from them. __________________ Samuel Kayla 02/12/05 Lancer 05/01/08

01-08-2011, 06:04 PM	#9 (permalink)
Mika140 Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 84	I've been using the Springtime Joint Health Formula (powder that I mix w/ kibble & water) for my 12 yr old GSD for about the past 3-4 yrs. She does great on it. I used a couple others before going with Springtime and saw improvement with the Springtime.

01-10-2011, 09:01 PM	#10 (permalink)
JeanKBBMMMAAN The Rescues Rule Administrator Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 20,697	This is it! I am sorry about the HGE - I hope your dog is doing better and that the vet told you it is more likely that your dog will have a recurrence. Then - I have a foster right now on both things. I started loading just the Springtime and saw improvement. Now (because the rescue gave it to me) I am loading the Dasuquin with the Springtime and I am seeing greater improvement. So I like both - not helpful huh?!? My own dogs are on the Springtime. And I wish Dasuquin was at a similar price point! __________________ Help IMOM help Pets www.imom.org You can help Anna help IMOM help people help pets help people win...

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