Supplements, etc. for Arthritis/Joint Problems

[Ljilly28]

This is an awesome thread! Every dog in my household gets Dasuquin and wild salmon oil.

[2golddogs]

Dasuquin and wild salmon oil here too.

[kdmarsh]

I used to give Flora Cosaquin and I definitely saw a decrease in the amount of bunny hopping and tentative use of her left leg, but now that I have very little money, I've had to cut that out of the budget.

Fish oil seems like it might be a good temporary solution until I have a more flexible budget. What brands of fish oil do you guys use?

[Megora]

Keep an eye out for sales and lower prices... and keep in mind how much glucosamine your dog needs for her/his size.

I just picked up a 120 count bottle of cosequin ds at Petsmart for under $40. It was $35 (I think). I also check into a couple of my favorite horse/dog supplies online catalogs (Valley Vet Supplies, KV Vet, Dr. Foster, for example) and keep an eye out for any sales. I haven't seen Cosequin DS cheaper than $32 per 120 count bottle, but it's better than spending $49 for a 90 count bottle.

And then I combine that with Triple Joint Max which costs $28 per tub of 120 chewies. My guy gets 1 pill in the morning and 1 pill at night, and I go 3 months until I need to reorder.

But if you are just giving Cosequin DS to your dog, it would still last you 2 months. That would run you about $65-70. To put this in perspective, I used to spend $120 a month for my daily coffee ($4 per day).

[IowaGold]

Originally Posted by kdmarsh

I used to give Flora Cosaquin and I definitely saw a decrease in the amount of bunny hopping and tentative use of her left leg, but now that I have very little money, I've had to cut that out of the budget.

Fish oil seems like it might be a good temporary solution until I have a more flexible budget. What brands of fish oil do you guys use?

I use Spring Valley from Wal-Mart. It's EPA/DHA level is 300mg in the 1000mg capsules, so it's about 1 capsule per 10 pounds. I can't remember exactly what it cost but it was less than $15 for a 2-pack of 200 count capsules.

If you can't afford the Cosequin, I wouldn't be afraid to try a less expensive glucosamine/chondroitin. Nutramax products have the studies to back them up, but those studies do cost. Lots of dogs do well on other brands of supplements.

[BeauShel]

I dont know how I missed this but I have made it a sticky for everyone so it doesnt get lost. It is very important information. Thank you Sarah.

[kdmarsh]

Originally Posted by IowaGold

I use Spring Valley from Wal-Mart. It's EPA/DHA level is 300mg in the 1000mg capsules, so it's about 1 capsule per 10 pounds. I can't remember exactly what it cost but it was less than $15 for a 2-pack of 200 count capsules.

If you can't afford the Cosequin, I wouldn't be afraid to try a less expensive glucosamine/chondroitin. Nutramax products have the studies to back them up, but those studies do cost. Lots of dogs do well on other brands of supplements.

Thank you, I will try that form of fish oil, it definitely sounds affordable.

Even the cheaper glucosamine formulas are still expensive... Flora has cost me around $200 in vet bills each month for the last few months, so I am really, really in debt. Hopefully once I'm out of school and actually have a job I can get her back on glucosamine!

This thread is amazing, by the way. What a great idea.

[alm2289]

What is the difference between Cosequin and Dasuquin?

[IowaGold]

Originally Posted by alm2289

What is the difference between Cosequin and Dasuquin?

Dasuquin contains ASU (avacado something or other) that helps with pain/inflammation. Otherwise they are made by the same company and are similar.

[Bailey Golden]

My golden was diagnosed with hip dysplasia at 11 months. Since then we have been on a large breed senior food diet, Dasuquin daily, and Metacam when needed. I know all about the costs of keeping my golden happy and healthy!