Glucosamine Tablets

[herbie]

Hi All
I put a question on here a couple of weeks ago regarding my 12 year old Scottie who has painfull joint quite a few of you recommended Glucosamine tablets so i thought id give them ago i bought them fron Holland and Barret but they seem to make him throw up do yoe think 100mg is to high a dose? or should i break them in half and how long should he be on them before feeling a difference.Thanks Everyone

[tiggerwoo]

Perhaps an adult dose is too much for your little scottie...I would have a word with your vet or look on the internet for vets who practice natural as well as conventional methods. I replied to your last post and suggested trying Feverfew..it has helped me with osteoarthritis in my neck. Takes a couple of weeks to take effect and has to be taken daily permanently for good effect. Hope I've been of some help. Hope your little doggie finds something that suits him and gives him some relief soon.

[Mr.Nose]

yes glucose tablets are disgusting when you eat them with a glass of water

[Illyria54]

You can get them specifically for dogs, I buy them from VetVits.
http://www.vetvits.co.uk

they are called Flexi-joints, they are quick to send them to you, though tomorrow the post office are on strike I think.

[spitfire1958]

I purchase dog food specifically designed for my breed which is a mini-teckel and it contains glucosamine and chondroitin for joint problems. Something I also use, it is expensive, is Dog Gone Pain (DGP). I ran out a few days ago and I am already noticing he is limping in his right hip. He has had spinal and hip problems since birth and after four years I finally found something that works for him. I also used to give glucosamine doggie bones as supplements, but they must be very distasteful because mine will only eat them as a last resort. If you give pills, try the Pill Pockets. Mine dogs love them and have no idea the are getting medication. I agree that you should make sure the dosages of anything you use are based upon the size of your dog. If using human meds, try using a child's dose. I might just try the Flexi-Joints for my male, he is the pickiest eater so if he thinks it is a treat, he will gulp it down.