glucosamine for dogs
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winniesmom
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Glucosomine for dogs
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RPMDAD
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One of our dogs Katy 14 yo cocker spaniel takes Glyco - Flex 300 mg in the morning 300 mg in the evening. We pick this up from the Vet., its primary ingredient is Glucosamine. She weighs about 26 lbs. It does say on the bottle if taking more than one pill daily one in the morning and one in the evening. Also found this
Herbs, Supplements and Nutriceuticals
" Glucosamine and chondroitin dosage
Question: we have a 13 yr. old maltese 11lbs who is in the beginning stages of arthritis,especially in his hind legs. we ave been told by friends that the above supplement with chondroitin sulfate is helpful in many cases. my question is the amount that should be given. he has cushing's and is taking anipryl(5mg). thanking you in advance for your prompt attention we remain,
SINCERELY, DON & CAROL
Answer: Don-
The dosage for glucosamine is 500mg/25 lbs of body weight (or 20mg/lb) and the dosage of chondroitin is about 400mg/25 lbs of body weight, or about (16mg/lb) per day. These are pretty safe medications, so it is reasonable to use a dosage that gets close to a reasonable portion of a pill (like 1/4th or 1/2), even if you have to overdose some. At the present time, chondroitin appears to be the more active of these two substances, so it would probably be best to use a medication containing both ingredients or to use chondroitin if you choose between them. "
Mike Richards, DVM 12/24/2000
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JoeR
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I think you best bet would be to ask your vet.