Glucosamine is a naturally occurring substance, the same as a vitamin, produced by the body and only needed in supplement form when the body fails to produce enough on its own. It may also be referred to as a nutraceutical. What this means is that it is not strictly controlled by the FDA but falls under the same category as a vitamin. Because of this, there have not been numerous studies done on its safety, until now.
Now that glucosamine has taken a front seat in the treatment and control of arthritis in humans and dogs, companies are making quality products and conducting controlled studies to back their products. The truth is, once companies realized there was money to be made on a product they were willing to invest money in the research. Sad, but true, the money comes first. However, that does not mean that we cannot still benefit from the product research that is currently underway. Keep in mind that Europe has been using and researching glucosamine for over 20 years with good results. The current research in the United States shows initial results that confirm the same positive results seen from European studies. Glucosamine is a highly safe and effective way to control osteoarthritis in dogs.
When you are looking for a product always research a companies manufacturing process, their customer reviews and any case studies they may offer. The research may still be in its initial phases but you should be able to find some customer information to support their claims. It would be wise to buy from a company that specializes in health care products and is dedicated to quality products for dogs rather than a “everything under the sun” company that offers a mixed bag of products. Simply because you will know where their focus and priority is. If their whole business depends on the quality of a single line of pet health products you can be fairly certain they will aim to supply quality and satisfaction. Of course a money-back guarantee is always a good indication of their business practices.
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Can I usw Glucosamine for humans in treating 3 mature labs who are getting stiff and finding it hard to climb on the bed. 2 age 12 years old in Feb 2010 and one is 14 or older.I just switched from Rymadyl to 1,000 mg Glucosamine twice daily. My vet indicated Rymadyl could cause problems and it is very expensive.
There is nothing wrong with using human glucosamine for dogs. It is more important to be sure you are getting a quality glucosamine and combining it with high quality ingredients for added benefits. Glucosamine for dogs gives us the convenience of proper sizes for dosing dogs and also comes in chewables, powders, treats….to make it even easier for your dog to enjoy getting their medicine!
I used the jello brand glucosamine mix for years to help my knees. A friend had great success with his hips with this. Will it work for dogs?
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Can you recommend some brands of glucosamine made especially for dogs?
Hi Diane,
Take a look at our homepage…
GlucosamineForDogs
We have some recommendations there that I am sure you will be happy with.
Good luck to you and your dog and thanks for visiting.
Gelatin, not Jello, may have benefits for dog’s joints.
Here is some more information…
Gelatin for Dogs
You would not want to feed your dog Jello with sugar or sugar substitute in it. I am not sure if gelatin is more useful to prevent
arthritis and may not be enough to alleviate arthritis pain in advanced arthritis.
This is a interesting conversation. I have never heard of this working. I guess you can teach old dog new tricks. Cheers
There are hundreds of chondroitin and glucosamine preparations that are available. They vary in qualities and quantities of active ingredients. Because of this fact, it is hard to determine the exact dosage that is required for your dog. Many vets prefer that you give glucosamine to your dog in a form of a supplement that is natural, including marrow powder. As a general rule, they should receive around two hundred and fifty mg per ten pounds twice each day.
Have you ever heard of a dog becoming mean as a result of taking human glucosamine?
No, I have never heard of a dog becoming mean from glucosamine and cannot imagine how that would happen.
Thanx for sharing the information about glucosamine. My dog has been having osteoarthritis for a couple of months now and i’d love to try this for her.
i think i would rather try something natural for the dog.
I have first-hand knowledge of the powerful effects of Glucosamine with Chondroitin. My old dog, Storm, almost died from taking aspirin. I was giving him an aspirin a day (as suggested by the vet) and all was great for a few weeks. Then one day he became deathly ill because the aspirin had caused an intestinal infection. After Storm’s problems with aspirin, I started him on Liquid Glucosamine and have been extremely pleased with the results. There are absolutely no side effects or dangers to worry about when giving your dog Glucosamine.
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I’m sorry to hear that you and Storm had to go through that.
Thank you for sharing your story so that others can learn from it.
I am so happy for you for finding natural, safe relief.
Just wanted to add that I prescribed glucosamine in many dogs. In most cases I feel that it helps. Also, I have yet to see a dog have a complication or side effect from using it.
Thanks for the great info!
Online vet, Dr. Marie.
my twelve year old lab has bad hips and she takes a gluco and an ibuprofen once a day and is better now than she was 2 years ago
Glucosamine can be very beneficial in maintaining a dog’s joint health and ensuring that they are mobile and active.
A deficiency of Glucosamine can lead to increased wear and tear on the joint
Is there any side effects of using Glucosamine? I heard that it causes allergies.
Most glucosamine is derived from shellfish – if you have shellfish allergies you should probably avoid glucosamine derived from shellfish.