[jrboyd]

2 dogs 20#and 8# 8 YR OLD I want to know if I mix glucosamine chondroiyin(human type) will it help or harm them

[tickle]

I used that supplement on my dog. Originally got it from the vet, but found it at the drugstore. It goes by weight, but I gave it to her in a piece of cheese or a bit of weiner. It helped her a great deal. It is a good supplement.

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[Lucky098]

I wouldn't worry about putting supplements in the water. You're dog may not drink enough water in a day for those supplements to do any good for the joints.

I found a really good joint relief for dogs. Its pretty cheap. Its called Sea Mobility. It has a lot of good stuff in it. I give it my old dog who has arthritis real bad in her front feet. When I supplement her, she's like new!

You can also go with the regular glucossamine that you can purchase at any health store and supplement the pill that way.

Its all in what you feel comfortable with. But like I said, supplementing the water may not do what you want it to do.

[Aurora_Bell]

The thing is most of those medications are determined by weight. I understand wanting to save a few bucks, but could you not ask your vet?

[tickle]

The thing is most of those medications are determined by weight. I understand wanting to save a few bucks, but could you not ask your vet?

I asked my vet, the point was her prescription for 25 was $60. the health food store sold same supplement 150 for $15. She said no price concession and I was already taking glucosomine/controidtin and the label was by weight. She said there was no problem with that, and over the long term Taffy did well with this supplement. So did you read my post? Why would I give bad advice for dogs?

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[Aurora_Bell]

Yup I read your post, wasn't trying to implement that you were giving bad advice, I just meant that I know that getting prescriptions filled by your vet are more expensive than getting something prescribed for humans. I just thought that in the Op's case they should consult the vet about weight and dosage instead of winging it, and supplementing the water.

I also have human glucos. That I give my oldest dog Max. The glucos. Were prescribed by a doctor and had no weight chart on them. They were prescribed for a 160lb teen aged boy, where my dog is a 120lb, well, dog. It actually ended up not making a difference, but where the OP has an 8 lb dog, I thought she should consult with the vet as her glucos is probably prescribed for a different weight class.

[Lucky098]

You really can't over do glucos. What the body doesn't use, it gets rid of.

It would just save the OP money to get the glucos for the proper weight instead of wasting it.

[Aurora_Bell]

You are right Lucky, however, high levels of glucosamine, like what you would find in an 8lbs dog taking glucose prescribed for a 120 lb human could cause diarrhea, and vomiting, loose stools and excessive gas. Nothing major, but in long term use the diarrhea could lead to dehydration.

[tickle]

I found this at buzzle.com:

Glucosamine Dosage for Dogs (comes in flavours)

The accurate combination of glucosamine and condroitin for dogs, prescribed by the vet, can be a miracle arthritis medicine and should be seriously considered when selecting an arthritis medicine. You can mix it in dog foods and can easily feed it. The three common types of glucosamine available in the market are glucosamine sulfate, HCl or 2KCl. Make sure to check the ingredients of the product and purchase the superior quality one. Vets usually prescribe glucosamine sulfate in 20 mg/lb of body weight or 1 500 mg. tablet per 25 pounds of body weight. Following table will make it clear how much glucosamine is prescribed to treat an arthritic dog, when chewable 500 mg glucosamine tablets are opted for. The contents of the tablets may vary according to the brands, but following ingredients would be considered as the best.
Glucosamine Hydrochloride - 500 mg
Chondroitin Sulfate - 400 mg
The tablets can be fortified with other minerals and vitamins.

Weight of the Dog Dosage/Day
Less than 25 lbs 1 tablet
25-50 lbs 2 tablets
51-75 lbs 3 tablets
Above 75 lbs 4 tablets

[Lucky098]

Lol dosage for a 120 lb anything given to an 8 lb dog would make anyone sick. It all needs to be in moderation.

I think the OP needs to stick with pill form. If you buy the glucos at a health food store, the ingredients will be more pure, unlike wal-mart brand. Or, of coarse, the Sea Mobility worked real good with me. It was 1 stick per every 50 lbs I believe. Seeing has how my dog is 55lbs, the bag lated me a month. With a smaller dog, it could last longer.

Anyway! Glucos in the water just isn't strong enough, nor is it a guarantee the dog is going to get ENOUGH throughout the day to actually benefit from it.

[Aurora_Bell]

lol dosage for a 120 lb anything given to an 8 lb dog would make anyone sick. It all needs to be in moderation.

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And that's the point I was trying to make! :p :D