12-06-2011, 05:05 PM
My poochie is a very active dog who enjoys running, jumping, swimming, etc. She just turned four and occasionally, I find her limping for a 2 or 3 days after a strenuous workout. Our vet gives me some rimadyl and after a day or two, she is back to normal for another 6 months.
My cousin recommended giving her glucosamine supplements to help her joints remain healthy and to ward off any hip dysplasia that may develop as she ages.
I personally think that most dietary supplements for humans are expensive quackery (as long as one eats a healthy diet) and based on what I've read, I doubt the efficacy of glucosamine for people and my poochie.
Does anyone have any different experiences with the stuff, either for a person or a dog? Thanks in advance.
My cousin recommended giving her glucosamine supplements to help her joints remain healthy and to ward off any hip dysplasia that may develop as she ages.
I personally think that most dietary supplements for humans are expensive quackery (as long as one eats a healthy diet) and based on what I've read, I doubt the efficacy of glucosamine for people and my poochie.
Does anyone have any different experiences with the stuff, either for a person or a dog? Thanks in advance.