Hello!
I would like to start my dog on a glucosamine / chondroitin supplement and I
would like advice as to what brand others are using and what dosage is
appropriate. He is an 80 pound Lab / Chow mix.

I visited my local Petco today and was amazed at how many different types there
were along with a huge range of prices. An employee suggested one that she said
was great - a bag of powdered supplement (approx a 60 day supply) for $32.99.
Then there was a Hartz product for $21.99 and many others too many to mention.
I left and decided to seek advice from the people that know best - you !

The price is not the issue - it's the quality of the product that concerns me
and I will be glad to pay whatever it takes. Is something obtainable from the
internet, Ebay, etc??
All suggestions are welcome.

"JakesMom1014" wrote in message
...
Hello!
I would like to start my dog on a glucosamine / chondroitin supplement and
I
would like advice as to what brand others are using and what dosage is
appropriate. He is an 80 pound Lab / Chow mix.

I visited my local Petco today and was amazed at how many different types
there
were along with a huge range of prices. An employee suggested one that she
said
was great - a bag of powdered supplement (approx a 60 day supply) for
$32.99.
Then there was a Hartz product for $21.99 and many others too many to
mention.
I left and decided to seek advice from the people that know best - you !

The price is not the issue - it's the quality of the product that concerns
me
and I will be glad to pay whatever it takes. Is something obtainable from
the
internet, Ebay, etc??
All suggestions are welcome.

I'm not sure I understand how generic glucosamine could be of less quality
than name brand glucosamine...same for chondroitin. They are what they are
in and of themselves. I'd just recommend comparing product labels. Some
probably have additives or vitamins that are causing them to raise the
price, saying they're more beneficial or something. You can buy each drug
separately at places like Walmart btw.

--
Tara

"JakesMom1014" wrote in message
...
Hello!
I would like to start my dog on a glucosamine / chondroitin supplement and
I
would like advice as to what brand others are using and what dosage is
appropriate. He is an 80 pound Lab / Chow mix.

I visited my local Petco today and was amazed at how many different types
there
were along with a huge range of prices. An employee suggested one that she
said
was great - a bag of powdered supplement (approx a 60 day supply) for
$32.99.
Then there was a Hartz product for $21.99 and many others too many to
mention.
I left and decided to seek advice from the people that know best - you !

The price is not the issue - it's the quality of the product that concerns
me
and I will be glad to pay whatever it takes. Is something obtainable from
the
internet, Ebay, etc??
All suggestions are welcome.

I'm not sure I understand how generic glucosamine could be of less quality
than name brand glucosamine...same for chondroitin. They are what they are
in and of themselves. I'd just recommend comparing product labels. Some
probably have additives or vitamins that are causing them to raise the
price, saying they're more beneficial or something. You can buy each drug
separately at places like Walmart btw.

--
Tara

Hi,

I'm in the UK so not much help with price or where to buy. My dog Doug is on
Glucosamine. He's a border collie and weighs 26kilo. At the moment he's on 2
tablets in the morning and one in the evening. He is taking the Cosequin DS
and I bought them in the 120 capsule supply at £71.00 per tub!! Luckily his
insurance covers this but like you the money isn't an issue and if he needs
them that what he gets. Doug has hip dysplaysia and suffers from stiffness
every now and then. I have noticed an improvement. I was sceptical as with
research I discovered it is most effective in liquid form but I have to
speak as I find that he does seem a lot better recently.

I did search the net and found them to be so much cheaper in the US than
here so it's worth shopping around.
I hope your dog shows the same amount of improvement on them as Doug has.

Shell

"JakesMom1014" wrote in message
...
Hello!
I would like to start my dog on a glucosamine / chondroitin supplement and
I
would like advice as to what brand others are using and what dosage is
appropriate. He is an 80 pound Lab / Chow mix.

I visited my local Petco today and was amazed at how many different types
there
were along with a huge range of prices. An employee suggested one that she
said
was great - a bag of powdered supplement (approx a 60 day supply) for
$32.99.
Then there was a Hartz product for $21.99 and many others too many to
mention.
I left and decided to seek advice from the people that know best - you !

The price is not the issue - it's the quality of the product that concerns
me
and I will be glad to pay whatever it takes. Is something obtainable from
the
internet, Ebay, etc??
All suggestions are welcome.



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Hi,

I'm in the UK so not much help with price or where to buy. My dog Doug is on
Glucosamine. He's a border collie and weighs 26kilo. At the moment he's on 2
tablets in the morning and one in the evening. He is taking the Cosequin DS
and I bought them in the 120 capsule supply at £71.00 per tub!! Luckily his
insurance covers this but like you the money isn't an issue and if he needs
them that what he gets. Doug has hip dysplaysia and suffers from stiffness
every now and then. I have noticed an improvement. I was sceptical as with
research I discovered it is most effective in liquid form but I have to
speak as I find that he does seem a lot better recently.

I did search the net and found them to be so much cheaper in the US than
here so it's worth shopping around.
I hope your dog shows the same amount of improvement on them as Doug has.

Shell

"JakesMom1014" wrote in message
...
Hello!
I would like to start my dog on a glucosamine / chondroitin supplement and
I
would like advice as to what brand others are using and what dosage is
appropriate. He is an 80 pound Lab / Chow mix.

I visited my local Petco today and was amazed at how many different types
there
were along with a huge range of prices. An employee suggested one that she
said
was great - a bag of powdered supplement (approx a 60 day supply) for
$32.99.
Then there was a Hartz product for $21.99 and many others too many to
mention.
I left and decided to seek advice from the people that know best - you !

The price is not the issue - it's the quality of the product that concerns
me
and I will be glad to pay whatever it takes. Is something obtainable from
the
internet, Ebay, etc??
All suggestions are welcome.



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"JakesMom1014" wrote in message
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I left and decided to seek advice from the people that know best - you !

HUGE mistake. Most of these internet quacks are not too bright. Have you
looked at the vitamin aisle in Wal-Mart for this?

"JakesMom1014" wrote in message
...
I left and decided to seek advice from the people that know best - you !

HUGE mistake. Most of these internet quacks are not too bright. Have you
looked at the vitamin aisle in Wal-Mart for this?

I am not going to participate in an insult slinging contest or challenge
someone's ability to share their experiences with me on this subject!!!

I just want some advice and / or information on the subject and to hear what
other's are using and how they are handling the situation.

Also, my dog shows no signs of any arthritis or discomfort yet, and I just want
to know if this is something that I can give as a "preventative" measure to
promote healthy joints or does he have to be diagnosed with something first.

I am not going to participate in an insult slinging contest or challenge
someone's ability to share their experiences with me on this subject!!!

I just want some advice and / or information on the subject and to hear what
other's are using and how they are handling the situation.

Also, my dog shows no signs of any arthritis or discomfort yet, and I just want
to know if this is something that I can give as a "preventative" measure to
promote healthy joints or does he have to be diagnosed with something first.

Should this not be a question for the vet?

"JakesMom1014" wrote in message
...
Hello!
I would like to start my dog on a glucosamine / chondroitin supplement and
I
would like advice as to what brand others are using and what dosage is
appropriate. He is an 80 pound Lab / Chow mix.

I visited my local Petco today and was amazed at how many different types
there
were along with a huge range of prices. An employee suggested one that she
said
was great - a bag of powdered supplement (approx a 60 day supply) for
$32.99.
Then there was a Hartz product for $21.99 and many others too many to
mention.
I left and decided to seek advice from the people that know best - you !

The price is not the issue - it's the quality of the product that concerns
me
and I will be glad to pay whatever it takes. Is something obtainable from
the
internet, Ebay, etc??
All suggestions are welcome.