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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The steady increase of dogs affected with dog arthritis is alarming. Just like human arthritis, a definite cure has not yet been discovered but as dog owners, we can make life for our beloved dogs easier. By treating the common symptoms like joint pain and inflammation, we can alleviate their suffering. Treatment alternatives such natural supplements have been increasing in popularity.

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Supplements use plant or animal ingredients, the theory being that natural ingredients are toxic to your dog’s body compared to the synthetic ingredients of the prescription dog medications. I am not sure this is always the case but it is the common perception, so let’s work with it for now.

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Dog arthritis is very common in older dogs. With more than 5 million dogs affected in the U.S.A. alone, there are plenty of companies looking to grab a share of the money that’s spent every year on dog arthritis treatments.

One industry that’s really trying to grab some market share is pet food manufacturers. In order to attract dog arthritis business, some pet food companies are selling products that contain glucosamine, chondroitin, and Omega 3 fatty acids. But are the supplements present in sufficient quantity to help relieve the pain and swelling of dog arthritis? Let’s find out.

Although glucosamine has been successfully used to treat dog arthritis, there are three KEY questions you must ask yourself when it comes to buying supplemented dog food.

• Does the quantity of food your dog eats each day supply a beneficial dosage of glucosamine?
• Is the glucosamine provided the correct type for your dog?
• Are the other fortification supplements present beneficial and provided in the correct dosages?

In most cases, the answer you will find to each of those questions is “NO.” But before you walk away without buying dog food fortified with glucosamine to help treat dog arthritis, consider this:

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