When to start glucosamine?

Doglover1988 · 03-24-2008, 10:29 PM

Would now at the age of 8 (guess by the vet) be a good time to give Gracie glucosamine. She seems a lot more stiff than she used to be and I think she might benefit from some.

tessa_s212 · 03-25-2008, 08:42 AM

I started most of my dogs on Glucosamine about the age of 7-9 years old.

calgal · 03-25-2008, 09:54 AM

Maybe your Vet. would have a good answer for you. I started mine on it as soon as I got them. Zada was 14 weeks, Azrael was 5 months and Razael was 14 weeks. More frequently these little guys have the knee problems. LP.

***dogs4life*** · 03-25-2008, 10:15 AM

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Originally Posted by calgal

Maybe your Vet. would have a good answer for you. I started mine on it as soon as I got them. Zada was 14 weeks, Azrael was 5 months and Razael was 14 weeks. More frequently these little guys have the knee problems. LP.

I second but I don't supplement just make sure their diet has natural sources of cartilage and connective tissue for good cartilage development and maintenance, just a personal preference.

If she is stiff, she may have arthritis already or just needs supplements but your vet can help determine that. She might need an x-ray to determine the issue(s).

SpringerLover · 03-25-2008, 12:18 PM

I'd say it's a good time. I started both of mine at 8. Didn't mean to wait that long... but we did.

gaddylovesdogs · 04-13-2008, 12:26 PM

Just remember that glucosamine doesn't prevent inflamation; it just helps rebuild cartilage. It's a great supplement, don't get me wrong, but if you want something for stiffness, look into Wobenzyme or Zubrin. Zubrin is a prescription that you have to get from your vet. You can buy Wobenzyme on your own, and what's great about it is you can change the dose without issues; if the dog seems stiff on a certain day, you can up the dose until she seems better.

Tortilla · 06-06-2008, 02:45 PM

I started Seamus on glucosamine when he was one.

Jamila · 07-28-2008, 07:33 PM

Where do you get this stuff from?

Doglover1988 · 07-28-2008, 07:50 PM

They have different kinds at pet stores and sometimes at the vet.

Jamila · 07-28-2008, 09:38 PM

cool i will check around

03-24-2008, 10:29 PM	#1 (permalink)
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gaddylovesdogs don't have a cow! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: USA Posts: 3,426 Rep Power: 151	Just remember that glucosamine doesn't prevent inflamation; it just helps rebuild cartilage. It's a great supplement, don't get me wrong, but if you want something for stiffness, look into Wobenzyme or Zubrin. Zubrin is a prescription that you have to get from your vet. You can buy Wobenzyme on your own, and what's great about it is you can change the dose without issues; if the dog seems stiff on a certain day, you can up the dose until she seems better.
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calgal My Yorkster kids! Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: central ca. coast Posts: 6,665 Rep Power: 225	Maybe your Vet. would have a good answer for you. I started mine on it as soon as I got them. Zada was 14 weeks, Azrael was 5 months and Razael was 14 weeks. More frequently these little guys have the knee problems. LP.

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