Joint Supplements and the younger dog

[spoteet]

I am trying to decide if I should put Sajan back on a joint supplement as support and a preventative and whic one to use. He was on Glyco-flex for about a year after his shoulder surgery as a precaution. I stopped giving it to him when we were trying to fix h is skin issues and I was told it was a high allergan for dogs.

So, who here gives their young actively competing/training dog joint supplements, why and what do you use and in what amount????

Thanks!

[Patty1231]

I gave Rocco glycosamine/chondroitin/MSM for the first 18 months along with Ester-C for his major growth phase. Since he's not doing any hard work such as agility/jumping I stopped them and plan to start up again when he gets older (and start Perle on them in a couple more years). He and Perle both continue on Ester-C 1000mg daily at this point. My breeder recommended the supplements and said she keeps her working dogs on them all the time.

[Miabella]

I have my 4.5 year old on Glyco-Flex II as a prophylactic. She does not have any joint problems, but I hope to keep her comfortable and extend her career as long as possible.

[Silvermarten]

Henry the hyperweiler has been on SynoviG3 since three months of age .
He's now 18 mths . We're into agility and will compete when he's learnt more obstacles . He's always in turbo speed mode

SynoviG3 info here

It also has omega 3 fatty acids and antioxidents in it .
He really likes the supplement and would eat the whole tub if I left it down .

[BostonRott]

As my litters are weaned, they get Ester C powder (500mg/day) and ground-up Cosamin DS in their puppy mush. I recommend joint supplements to the owners, but if they don't want to use them, that's fine too.

My guys all get joint supplements, and Vit C starts the day they arrive at my house. They run hard, don't follow the normal "no no's" regarding joints, and so far, everyone has passed hips and elbows.

Bort: almost 8.5yrs OFA Ex / Elbows clear
1000mg/day (split as 500mg bid) EsterC with bioflavinoids powder (Vitamin Shoppe brand)
Cosamin DS 2 per day

Froli: was 6yrs 2 months OFA Good / Elbows clear
same as Bort

The Grrls (Vikka 22mths, Banja 15mths):
1000mg Ester C with bioflavinoids / day
Cosamin DS 2 per day (3 during competition weekends)
1000mg MSM / day (Vitamin Shoppe brand powder)
125mg DMG (dimethyl glycine) / day during hard training or competition

Devon (our previous girl, was 6 when she was rehomed): OFA Good / Elbows clear
1000mg Vit C / day
Glycoflex (old formula)

DMG is something that helps boost the immune system, and also helps with muscle recovery.

[Helen B.]

I started using Syn-Flex when my Faust started showing signs of joint problems at the age of 5 and had very good results. At the same time I was also using it as a preventitive for Bru starting at the age of about 7, he is currently 10 and has no visable signs of joint problems.

http://www.activexamerica.com/pets/

[BostonRott]

For those interested in DMG, here is more info on it:
http://www.naturalopinion.com/nmp/nmp4/DMG.htm

Here is an opposing opinion:
http://www.gettingwell.com/drug_info...dim_0097.shtml

I feel that it helps the girls rejuvenate and I know many others who swear by it.

[spoteet]

Thanks everyone! I already give Sajan 1000mg Ester C and I had some Glyco-flex left over, so I started him back on them until they are gone. Then I think I am going BostonRott's route. Looks like a successful plan to me :)