Opinions On Glucosamine For A Tripod Dawg

[Myfairlady]

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Hello all,

Well my little tripod man seems to be very stiff these days. After his most recent injury he is still moving quite slowly and after resting for a while it takes him a while to get going.

What's the general feeling on giving glucosamine? I'm thinking it wouldn't hurt to give it to him but also have no idea of dosage.

Hope all is well with you and your pups.

Sarah

xx

 

[meddling]

My Dad lives on the stuff and has held off a double hip replacement for 20 years...if thats any help

 

[Towy]

I use joint aid on a GSD i got and that is really good, cost about £16 but that lasts her a month, and she is big, so should last longer for a whippet.

 

[Tigernidster]

My 12 year old min schnauzer has been on it since she became stiff in her hind legs a few years back. She has been so much better since then. Do make sure, however, that it has chondroitin with it. That helps to neutralise the destructive enzymes and improve the quality of the synovial fluid.

I buy it at Tesco.

 

[dorris]

dorwest herbs do glucosamine tabs various size tubs . also cortaflex do glucosamine, for dogs, and horses, and humans.

 

[whipmaz]

Hi

Ive recently had my 12 year old whippet Basil at the vets due to his mobility not being so good (old age)

The vet advised Ease Flex Chews and gave us a leaflet on the product,before leaving the vets we asked how much these chews were

We were informed that they were £62 for 120 chews

We said we would be in touch if we required any

We checked the product out on the good old internet (What would we do with out it ) and we got the product for £32

Basil has been on the chews for three weeks now and there seems to be a slight improvement

The trouble is how can you tell a very active whippet who loves a good walk and run that he is now got to slow down and remain on the lead when out and about and not have any off lead running

Hope all goes well

Maria xxx

 

[Myfairlady]

Hi
Ive recently had my 12 year old whippet Basil at the vets due to his mobility not being so good (old age)

The vet advised Ease Flex Chews and gave us a leaflet on the product,before leaving the vets we asked how much these chews were

We were informed that they were £62 for 120 chews

We said we would be in touch if we required any

We checked the product out on the good old internet (What would we do with out it ) and we got the product for £32

Basil has been on the chews for three weeks now and there seems to be a slight improvement

The trouble is how can you tell a very active whippet who loves a good walk and run that he is now got to slow down and remain on the lead when out and about and not have any off lead running

Hope all goes well

Maria xxx

Are you kidding me? You saved £30 on them! Well done you, gotta love the net!

If you do find out how to tell a whippet how to slow down, let me know and i will tell my crazy crazy staffie!

Thank you all so very much for your opinions. Will definitely check out the suggestions and I think im going to give it a go. It cant hurt can it?

have a great evening everyone

Sarah

xx

 

[wild whippies]

I swear by glucosomine and chondritin, also tried a few other things that were suggested on k9 over the years. Green Lipped mussel, devils claw and magnetic collars all seem effective to varying degrees.

As well as lubricating the joint with supplements, I feel keeping mobility is also essential as it prevents the joint fluid from getting 'sticky' making movement more uncomfortable. My bitch was a hunched up wreck when she was first diagnosed and the dog's osteopath wouldn't touch her with a bargepole for fear of exascerbating her condition so be cautious of anyone offering to manipulate them.

I did take her swimming with my racer and I've got to say it was fantastic. They went to a canine swimming pool (without jets) and ironically the condition itself makes her quite bouyant enabling her to swim about without straining the joints. She really enjoyed it and it got her mobility back very quickly.

At the moment we have a good hold on things with glucosomine alone and she runs round like a loon but if she does have a relapse and is struggling to exercise we'll probably go back to swimming again along with boosting her supplements.

Oh Fallenangel on here also made her a fab winter fleece that's double lined with a special insulate type fleece and I think that keeps it at bay during winter too.

 

[Myfairlady]

I swear by glucosomine and chondritin, also tried a few other things that were suggested on k9 over the years. Green Lipped mussel, devils claw and magnetic collars all seem effective to varying degrees.As well as lubricating the joint with supplements, I feel keeping mobility is also essential as it prevents the joint fluid from getting 'sticky' making movement more uncomfortable. My bitch was a hunched up wreck when she was first diagnosed and the dog's osteopath wouldn't touch her with a bargepole for fear of exascerbating her condition so be cautious of anyone offering to manipulate them.

I did take her swimming with my racer and I've got to say it was fantastic. They went to a canine swimming pool (without jets) and ironically the condition itself makes her quite bouyant enabling her to swim about without straining the joints. She really enjoyed it and it got her mobility back very quickly.

At the moment we have a good hold on things with glucosomine alone and she runs round like a loon but if she does have a relapse and is struggling to exercise we'll probably go back to swimming again along with boosting her supplements.

Oh Fallenangel on here also made her a fab winter fleece that's double lined with a special insulate type fleece and I think that keeps it at bay during winter too.

Thank you, that really helps to know that it has worked for you. I have been thinking about taking him swimming to try and build the strength up in his remaining front leg. I have also been holding off with the exercise incase I made it worse but do think I will get him back out there and give it a go again.

Thanks again for the tips everyone.

Sarah

x

 

[Hula]

Maybe if you were to exercise him only on grass it might be of some help as there would be less impact on his joints ?

 

[dana]

both Dana and myself have taken it for years and i swear by it. there has been a vast improvment in both of us. i get them from holland and barret

 

[jaybe]

Healthspan do glucosamine, chondroitin & msm, which was recommended to me by an orthopedic vet. Quick delivery & no P&P charged. It is also cheaper as they are in the Channel Islands, so no VAT !

 

[eve]

Aparently it has to be Glucosamimine Sulphate as dogs cannot absorb the Glucosamamine Hydrochloride (according to my vets)

I have Foxy on Glucosamimine and Condrition (excuse spelling) 500mg/400mg but I have not seen an improvement in 4 months.

I am considering Green Lippid Mussel instead.

 

[Myfairlady]

Thanks again guys.

Hula, took your advice and drove him to a field. He managed a short walk and seemed happier the following day. He was still stiff but not as much as usual. I definitely think grass is the way to go!

i have another vet appointment to get him checked out so will ask her advice on the best route to take regarding Glucosamine. i like the idea of the chews that whipmaz recommended.

I appreciate all your help with this.

Sarah

x