Glucosamine

[nickswife]

Is it safe to give dogs human glucosamine as it is far cheaper than vetzyme?If so what is the safe dose? thanks

[ruthann58]

had a gsd and our vet said give her a human dose every day

[jules77]

Yes you can, but could buy these.

http://vitaminsdirect...for-cats-dogs-60-caps

I give mine these, I open up the capsules and sprinkle the contents onto food.

http://vitaminsdirect...ndroitin-120-capsules

[lankeela]

Hi jules, I got a leaftlet from Yumega today and as they have had such success with their dog products they are making capsules for humans to take!

[jules77]

Yes are they Lankeela, I was sent some to trial, havnt finished them yet though, but I have heard some excellent reports on Yumove for dogs.

[jules77]

I meant to say 'yes they are', wish there was an edit facility on here LOL.

[Atroya]

Yes it is safe. One of my dogs (german Spitz)has a collapsing trachea(windpipe) and when she gets hot she gasps for air. I was informed by the vet that she wuold not last for very long. I started her on glucosamine and Chrondroitin. quarter teaspoon on her food every night. That was two years ago. An old Bichon Frise is having trouble with a slipping patella, again G & C has helped. The veterinary products are very expensive.
I get tablets (on offer from the Sunday Mail)and grind them up in a coffee grinder. The older dogs anyone over 7 years of age get it automatically.