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Britster · 08-26-2013, 01:22 PM

Can anyone lead me in the right direction as far as joint supplements go?

My dads JRT mix has very short legs, and is nearing 6 years old, and lately she gets VERY stiff at night. She will run during the day outside for a while, and every night she ends up somewhat limping and just walking very slowly.

We wanted to try some supplements to see if they make a difference. She is picky though so I was going to buy the soft chews, but did not know if they were just as good as the other stuff:

Amazon.com: Nutramax Cosequin Soft Chews Plus MSM...
THanks!

mimimomo · 08-26-2013, 01:35 PM

I gave mine cosequin, the one in the capsules. It's liver flavored, so I just sprinkled the powder on top of their kibble. Mimi liked it & she's the picky one. Some use dasuquin, the same maker as cosequin.

ritapatt · 08-26-2013, 01:42 PM

I buy Ziva the Nutramax Cosequin Bonelets 85 chewable tablets- they have 500 mg of HCI and 500 mg of MSM (she weighs 7 lbs and gets 1/3 of a bonelet per day) on Amazon for $14 or so. I used to crush and sprinkle on her kibble or mix with a bit of cottage cheese, but now I just pop it in with her dinner. I was away for a week and she was limping when I got back, only took a week or so back on the tabs until she was running around again.

Teresiana · 08-26-2013, 01:56 PM

My Lab takes Cosequin. We have the tablets. My Lab is big, so he just eats it mixed in with his kibble. I didn't even know they had soft chews. I might try those next time.

Lovetodream88 · 08-26-2013, 02:52 PM

The orthopedic surgeon recommended dasuquin and they have a chew.

sandy simpson · 08-26-2013, 02:58 PM

My boy gets a half tab of Dasuquin. He chews it up and I have no trouble getting him to take it.

theporkieyorkie · 08-27-2013, 12:11 PM

I am thinking of trying it out with my older male. I believe Missing Link makes a joint formula that I was going to look into.

08-26-2013, 01:22 PM	#1
Britster Action Jackson ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Maryland Posts: 17,814	Cosequin Can anyone lead me in the right direction as far as joint supplements go? My dads JRT mix has very short legs, and is nearing 6 years old, and lately she gets VERY stiff at night. She will run during the day outside for a while, and every night she ends up somewhat limping and just walking very slowly. We wanted to try some supplements to see if they make a difference. She is picky though so I was going to buy the soft chews, but did not know if they were just as good as the other stuff: Amazon.com: Nutramax Cosequin Soft Chews Plus MSM... THanks! __________________ ~ Brit & Lights! Camera! Jackson! CGC ETD TKP ~ Follow Jackson on Instagram: https://instagram.com/jacksontheterrier

08-26-2013, 01:35 PM	#2
mimimomo Don't Litter Spay&Neuter Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: So Cal Posts: 9,874	I gave mine cosequin, the one in the capsules. It's liver flavored, so I just sprinkled the powder on top of their kibble. Mimi liked it & she's the picky one. Some use dasuquin, the same maker as cosequin. __________________ Jenny Mimi Momo Princess Turbo Madan Pin Brush: www.toplinepet.com

08-26-2013, 01:56 PM	#4
Teresiana Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: NJ Posts: 2,194	My Lab takes Cosequin. We have the tablets. My Lab is big, so he just eats it mixed in with his kibble. I didn't even know they had soft chews. I might try those next time. __________________ Teresa, Yoshi, Momo & Prima

08-26-2013, 02:52 PM	#5
Lovetodream88 Yorkie mom of 4 Donating YT Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: LaPlata, Md Posts: 23,248	The orthopedic surgeon recommended dasuquin and they have a chew. __________________ Taylor My babies Joey, Penny ,Ollie & Dixie Callie Mae, you will forever be in my heart!

08-26-2013, 02:58 PM	#6
sandy simpson YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: santee, california Posts: 2,123 Blog Entries: 1	dog My boy gets a half tab of Dasuquin. He chews it up and I have no trouble getting him to take it.

08-26-2013, 01:42 PM	#3
ritapatt YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Merritt Island,FL Posts: 1,400	I buy Ziva the Nutramax Cosequin Bonelets 85 chewable tablets- they have 500 mg of HCI and 500 mg of MSM (she weighs 7 lbs and gets 1/3 of a bonelet per day) on Amazon for $14 or so. I used to crush and sprinkle on her kibble or mix with a bit of cottage cheese, but now I just pop it in with her dinner. I was away for a week and she was limping when I got back, only took a week or so back on the tabs until she was running around again.

08-27-2013, 12:11 PM	#7
theporkieyorkie YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: dearborn heights Posts: 1,148	I am thinking of trying it out with my older male. I believe Missing Link makes a joint formula that I was going to look into.