@allyn so sorry to hear this sad news. They are our family, loved so much. I have 2 dogs, sisters since they were 5 weeks old. They are now 14. My heart goes out to you. Sending you love and hugs.
@tbs I’m so sorry. It’s just heartbreaking. Sending you love and hugs. ❤️
@allyn I am so sorry to read this. Sending you love and hugs. I know she had a great life with you!
@polarberry We sold/recommended these at the practices I worked at. They came in chewable tablets or as chews. Cost depending on the number of tablets/chews needed -dosage determined by body weight. The first two weeks are loading dose and the effect is cumulative..so most expensive in the first weeks...then can reduce the dosing. Expect to really notice effects 4-6 weeks after starting. . https://www.chewy.com/vetriscience-glycoflex-stage-iii/dp/42635?utm_source=partnerize&utm_medium=affiliates&utm_campaign=10l1110&utm_content=0&clickref=1011lby3Dd8z&utm_term=1011lby3Dd8z
I actually use these for my 15 year old gal and can definitely notice a difference.
I would love to share a photo of the white chipmunk that has visited me all year since coming as a kit with his mother back in the Spring. He is now grown and fat and sassy and is packing his cheeks sooo full. He has made me laugh in these difficult days and others I have shared him with say they loved it too. How do I upload a photo of him? and is it permitted?
Anyone have a dog on glucosamine supplements? Just found out one of our has to be on them for life, and she's not that old. They are ridiculously expensive.
I had a Rottweiler mix whose hip dysplasia became symptomatic when she was about 7. This was 20 years ago and glucosamine wasn't commonly used yet. But I got her some anyway and her symptoms went away entirely for several years.
And, -- at the time I had an aunt who complained of arthritis in her hands. I gave her a bottle of "human grade" glucosamine, told her it helped the dog, and suggested she try it. She was quite a curmudgeon so I didn't know whether she'd throw it away out of skepticism, offense, or sheer "cussedness", but she did try it, and told me that it had helped a great deal and allowed her to type on her keyboard again without pain.
So yes, go for it with your dog! You will know after a few weeks if it is working.
Thanks, Journey and Iridium,
She was put on DASQUIN Advanced. It's good stuff, but $58. for a bag of 64 chews! Crazy!! She has to take two a day for the rest of her life, and she's only seven.
You can only get them at the vet, and I love our vet, but am wondering if they would be cheaper through the mail.
Thanks, Journey and Iridium,
She was put on DASQUIN Advanced.
Try 1800PetMeds or Chewy for a price comparison. You can get a little more of a discount if you set up a regular autoshipment.
And/or ask the vet about Cosequin. That is an older glucosamine supplement and may be less expensive. I don't know if Dasquin has any major advantages over Cosequin but that would be a question for the vet.
I checked pet meds, the Dasuquin is cheaper at $50. for an 84 ct bag, and the Cosequin is even cheaper, $60. for a 250 ct, and ironically, the Cosequin gets higher reviews. I don't imagine there's much difference between the two. I will do some research.
Thanks!!
@polarberry - check prices and ingredients against what you have and you may want to ask your vet for lower cost product. We always allowed people to buy from any reliable pharmacy source.. such as Chewy.. all they had to do was order, Chewy sent a fax to get prescription authorized and we ok'd and sent back. I know our drs preferred the Vetri-science products over the Dasuquin. They felt it's formulation was better and more easily absorbed. A costly, but good treatment for more severe DJD and cartilage injuries is Adequan Injections. You could learn to do those.. but.. the medication is expensive too...about 70.00 per month on small and medium and even more on large or giant breeds. The Vetri Science at Chewy was quite reasonable for the 120 ct bottle of flavored chew tabs. How much does your dog weigh do you know?