Although dog arthritis supplements can improve your dog’s mobility, they can cause diarrhea and/or vomiting, or a sudden onset of scratching. These side effects are often a result of an allergy, which means that something in the supplement may be setting the allergic reaction off.

Allergic reactions only happen when dogs are repeatedly exposed to an allergen (or antigen). And in dog supplements, these are usually the natural ingredients, such as:

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Most people don’t know how prevalent dog arthritis is. In a recent study, it was shown that one in five dogs suffer from it. This debunks the common notion that only old dogs develop the disease. More so, dog owners should be extra vigilant when they have a large or an overweight dog since these attributes make a dog more susceptible to dog arthritis.

Early treatment is the best way to deal with the disease. Dog arthritis targets the cartilage within the joints and when the right remedy is given along with some canine lifestyle changes, cartilage damage can be controlled. Hence, dog owners should take note of the following, as any of these may be indications that your beloved dog is already suffering from dog arthritis:

• Difficulty in sitting and standing, Limping
• Inactivity, reduced walking or jumping, always sleeping
• Constant licking in the joint area
• Stiffness in the joints
• Aggression or other behavioral changes

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Introduction

Glucosamine can be a wonder drug for dog arthritis – there are many fantastic stories of safe and effective improvements in mobility and quality of life. Yet whilst there are many happy stories there are also some disappointments – and many of these disappointments can be traced back to using low doses of low quality glucosamine products. You want to get glucosamine for dogs right the first time – good quality drugs at the correct dose!

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