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What is glucosamine?
Glucosamine occurs naturally in the body and is found within cartilage, which acts as a cushion around joints. It also helps to develop other tissues, such as tendons, which are vital for joint health. Dogs produce less glucosamine as they age and so become less effective at rebuilding cartilage. This is why joint problems primarily occur in older dogs – or highly active dogs whose joints are put under stress on a daily basis.
Benefits of glucosamine for dogs
Through its contribution to building cartilage, glucosamine delivers the following benefits:
- Reduces inflammation around joints
- Improves joint mobility and flexibility
- Strengthens joint structure
- Targets and alleviates joint pain and discomfort
- Prevents further damage to joints
Does my dog need glucosamine?
Research suggests that giving glucosamine to your dog can help reduce inflammation around joints and protect them from damage. So, if your dog is suffering from joint problems such as a lack of mobility or joint pain in general, then glucosamine is a compelling option.
Glucosamine can also be used proactively to protect against future joint related problems. The proactive use of glucosamine is particularly relevant if your dog is of a breed that is likely to develop joint issues in later life, such as: labradors, spaniels, varieties of mountain dog, rottweilers, retrievers and German shepherds.
Why use glucosamine powder for dogs?
If you want a higher dosage of glucosamine than is commonly found in joint supplements, then supplementing with this 100% pure glucosamine powder for dogs is your best option. It allows you to tailor the dosage exactly to the needs of your dog and is incredibly cost-effective.
If you want to combine glucosamine with other joint health ingredients for your dog, then we suggest looking at Total Joint Care, which contains glucosamine plus 7 other research-proven ingredients to aid joint health – all in a convenient tablet.
Alternatively, you could make your own joint formula by combining glucosamine with green lipped mussel powder for dogs, MSM powder for dogs and collagen powder for dogs.
Safety of glucosamine for dogs
Glucosamine has been used as a supplement for many decades. It is deemed safe and effective for long term use in dogs, when used in accordance with our feeding guide. If your dog is pregnant, lactating or currently under medical supervision, we suggest consulting a vet before use. Dogs under the age of 12 weeks should not need glucosamine.
Ingredients
ACTIVE INGREDIENTS
Each level scoop provides (approximately): Glucosamine Sulphate 2KCl 500mg
COMPOSITION
100% Glucosamine Sulphate 2KCl (Crustaceans).
ALLERGEN ADVICE
For allergens, see ingredients in bold.
ANALYTICAL CONSTITUENTS
Protein 30%, Fat Content 0%, Crude Fibre 0%, Crude Ash 15%.
