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Glucosamine For Dogs

7/26/2018

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Dogs just like humans can development joint problems. Joint problems in dogs have the same symptoms as joint problems in humans. Your dog will become less locomotive. He will eventually begin to feel from mild to severe pain in his joints when trying to do basic movement.  This joint problem in dogs is caused by the animal not creating enough Glucosamine. Glucosamine sulfate is a naturally occurring chemical found in the human body, it is the fluid that is around joints. Kind of like the grease which keeps those joint bones from rubbing against each other and wearing out causing excruciating pain.​

The dietary supplement Glucosamine Sulfate is naturally occurring in shellfish and is often harvested from these sea dwellers. Glucosmine sulphate can also be man made. So how does this Glucosamine helps your dog and what side effects does Glucosimen sulfate has on your dog? Well, this dietary supplement can help your dog joints to begin functioning properly and reduce and stop joint swelling and pain. Glucosamine sulfate is taken by mouth for other ailments such as osteoarthritis, glaucoma, weight loss, a bladder condition called interstitial cystitis, jaw pain, joint pain including knee pain, back pain, multiple sclerosis, and HIV/AIDS.  Glucosamine is also in some skin creams used to control arthritis pain. These creams usually contain camphor and other ingredients in addition to glucosamine.

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Evidence Research on glucosamine use for specific conditions shows:
  • Osteoarthritis. Oral use of glucosamine sulfate might provide some pain relief for people with osteoarthritis of the knee, hip or spine.
  • Rheumatoid arthritis. Early research suggests that oral use of glucosamine hydrochloride might reduce pain related to rheumatoid arthritis when compared with placebo, an inactive substance. However, researchers didn't see an improvement in inflammation or the number of painful or swollen joints.
 Oral use of glucosamine sulfate can cause:
  • Nausea
  • Heartburn
  • Diarrhea
  • Constipation
  • Drowsiness
  • Skin reactions
  • Headache
Because glucosamine products might be derived from the shells of shellfish, there is concern that the supplement could cause an allergic reaction in people with shellfish allergies.
How much Glucosamine Sulfate Should you give your dog?
First thing you need to do is have the Glucisamine sulfate be subscribed to your dog from a vet. You don't want to be over medicating your canine pal on any form of medicine, whether it be natural or man made.
​Benefits of glucosamine for dogs:
  • Glucosamine has an anti-inflammatory effect, helping to reduce your dog's pain. This will result in greater comfort in movement.
  • Side effects are very rare or minimal.
  • Helps restore joint health naturally, increasing mobility
  • Improves lubrication in your dog's joints
  • May reduce or eliminate the need for NSAIDS (Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs) , which have possible side effects and don't repair the joints, only reduce pain

​Glucosamine, chondroitin, and MSMWhile glucosamine is the most common ingredient in supplements for joint health, there are other components which may increase the effectiveness of your dog's joint supplement. Chondroitin is another natural substance found in your dog's cartilage and, when paired with glucosamine, has an even more beneficial effect on your dog's joints. MSM (methylsulphynolmethane) is a natural sulphur compound also thought to help improve joint flexibility and reduce pain and inflammation.

It can take a few weeks to see the beneficial effect of a joint supplement. Typically, your dog will start on a "loading dose" for several weeks and then reduce to a lower "maintenance dose." Your dog can stay on a joint supplement for his or her entire life, and in fact you might find that your dog's signs of joint pain will recur within a few weeks of discontinuing the joint supplement.
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Some signs that your dog is benefiting after starting a joint supplement are more playfulness, less stiffness, more willingness to climb stairs, jump, or go on walks, and just an overall happier demeanor.
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