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Shellwalsh New Member Posts: 3 |
posted 10-08-2003 03:29 PM
My 13 year old germand sheppherd/Lab has arthritis, we have been trying synflex to no success, what are some good over the counter medicines we can try? IP: Logged |
puttin510 Member Posts: 839 |
posted 10-08-2003 03:36 PM
Seatecs phyto-greens supplements for Senior dogs. I by it from a store here in town. You can get it online also, but like I said in your other post call around to see if any other stores carry it in your town. What state are you in? This is the stuff my pet supplier gave me when I walked in their store and asked for the very best glucosamine- chondriotant formula for dogs. I expected to pay around $30 but it was only $18. As I mentioned before I had tried the Synflex also, but it was no good and amounts were hard to figure out for a small dog. If you can't find the above, then Missing link, is supposed to be good. I have also gotten good results with Arthramine(sp) but the one she uses now has yucca, spirulina, barley and all sorts of natural things in it. ------------------ [This message has been edited by puttin510 (edited 10-08-2003).] IP: Logged |
honeybear Member Posts: 373 |
posted 10-08-2003 03:47 PM
here is some info, plese check out www.drsfostersmith.com, they offer many varieties of supplements for arthritis, and below also came from their web site. Selection Guide: Arthritis Care Products
The number of nutraceutic arthritis care products on the market is staggering and increasing rapidly. It is becoming progressively more difficult to choose which is best to help your particular pet's joints or arthritis pain. The following chart provides an overview of the nutraceutics available through Drs. Foster & Smith, along with our recommendations on which product to choose for specific situations. For more information on the specific products, click on the product name to visit the individual product pages. Additionally, our comparison chart of Active Ingredients in Arthritis Care Products provides an at-a-glance overview of the formulations of each of these products. Product Active Ingredients (Synovi-MSM Granules*) MSM
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Shellwalsh New Member Posts: 3 |
posted 10-08-2003 03:47 PM
Thanks I will definately check it out, I am in Montreal Canada though so things definately differ over here but I will check it out. Thanks for your help. IP: Logged |
puttin510 Member Posts: 839 |
posted 10-08-2003 04:10 PM
I added to my post check it out. try to go the natural route if possible. It can be so confusing. ------------------ IP: Logged |
jeminn Member Posts: 166 |
posted 10-09-2003 08:53 AM
My vet recommended Ascriptin tablets for my 16 year old Husky, instead of more expensive dog-brand pain relievers. He also recommended sprinkling human form Glucosamine (about a teaspoon- I smash up an entire bottle in a bag with a hammer to make it into a powder) on her food daily and she gets a vitamic C tablet (human form) daily. These were all recommended from my vet as the least expensive route to go and while many of the products out there have extra goodies added to them, he said this is the basics and really all he would recommend for my Husky. I also give her only good, healthy bones that have lots of natural glucosamine and healthy things in them to help keep her teeth and gums healthy, which is key in maintaining good overall health. She is on AvoDerm dog food, (skin and coat formula) and does very well on this, and has a beautiful coat for her age. The vet says she is in remarkable health. She will be 17 this spring. Her arthritis is bad at times, but there is only so much you can do, too. My goal is to keep her comfortable and as healthy as possible, without giving lots of pills and supplement. Sometimes I think you can get better results if you keep it simple instead of giving them lots of extra things that their body just has to process and digest at this age. IP: Logged |
honeybear Member Posts: 373 |
posted 10-09-2003 10:19 AM
Jeminn - Dont know if you have a costco near you, but they carry a powdered glucosomine now. It is $30 for 30 servings, would probably be easier than mashing up pills. YOu might want to chekc it out Honeybear IP: Logged |
cali Member Posts: 20 |
posted 10-10-2003 10:11 AM
glucosimien and MSM it works wonders, for people AND dogs! IP: Logged |
Jas Moderator Posts: 262 |
posted 10-10-2003 11:28 AM
Shark Cartilage is also used for arthritic dogs. Other beneficial things as mentioned Calcium Ascorbate (Vit C), Vit E, Glycoflex, as well as diet. IP: Logged |
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