Arthritis

[Nik_B 3,790]

Does anyone know if these Glucosamine, Chondroitin Sulfate supplements any good for arthritis in dogs? My 7 year old lab has 'mild' arthritis but he has a pronounced limp which looks to be causing him some pain when walking (when running and hunting he doesn't seem to be bothered). I don't really want to put him on permanent anti-inflammatories at this young age due to other issues than can be caused by them.

 

Any advice would be appreciated

 

Nick

[gnipper 6,426]

The ones from dorwest herbs helped my cousins old lab bitch out with similar sounding symptoms.

[Nik_B 3,790]

Thanks, if anyone has a brand they can recomend it would be appreciated.

[gnipper 6,426]

Dorwest herbs.

[Dinosaurs 2,035]

Yu move is a good one my sister had a very arthritic collie worked wonders. Atb

[Giro 2,648]

I gave my old bitch this;

 

 

http://www.hyperdrug.co.uk/NAF-Canine-Relief-250ml/Productinfo/NAFRELIEF/

 

Sorted her out a treat..

 

Ran till she was 9/10 ..

Edited March 5, 2017 by Giro

[sandymere 8,263]

Good info here.

 

http://skeptvet.com/Blog/2011/03/veterinary-arthritis-treatments/

 

 

Giro the supplement you suggest is based on Devils claw which contains an anti inflammatory drug that is still under investigation and has similar side effects as other similar anti inflammatory drugs. the product gives no idea of the dose of active ingredients so could either have none and do nothing or some and risk side effects. perhaps better use one that is dose-able like metacam least then you know what you are getting rather than taking a shot in the dark with all the same risks of the standard medication without knowing if there will be any benefit..

 

http://www.arthritisresearchuk.org/arthritis-information/complementary-and-alternative-medicines/cam-report/complementary-medicines-for-osteoarthritis/devils-claw.aspx

Edited March 17, 2017 by sandymere

[Wardy 6]

I use euro Joe flexi life platinum on my two German shepherds one of which has severe arthritis. I can't rate this stuff highly enough.

 

http://www.vonwolfshop.co.uk/flexi-life-platinum-901-p.asp

 

 

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[Giro 2,648]

Good info here.

 

http://skeptvet.com/Blog/2011/03/veterinary-arthritis-treatments/

 

 

Giro the supplement you suggest is based on Devils claw which contains an anti inflammatory drug that is still under investigation and has similar side effects as other similar anti inflammatory drugs. the product gives no idea of the dose of active ingredients so could either have none and do nothing or some and risk side effects. perhaps better use one that is dose-able like metacam least then you know what you are getting rather than taking a shot in the dark with all the same risks of the standard medication without knowing if there will be any benefit..

 

http://www.arthritisresearchuk.org/arthritis-information/complementary-and-alternative-medicines/cam-report/complementary-medicines-for-osteoarthritis/devils-claw.aspx

I was recommended this product & myself found it to, eradicate the joint stiffness in my dog.

 

I found it worked and the dog never experienced any unwanted side effects.

 

It really gave her a new lease of life..

 

I actually went for this option aposed to metacam or rimadyl as it's was cheaper ( no crazy prescription charge) & there is a lot of literature to support the therapeutic use of Devils claw..