1-800-PetMeds Joint Enhancer for Dogs is a nutritional supplement containing glucosamine and chondroitin. Our customers love it and write that it helps their pets maintain healthy joints and healthy activity levels. Available as a bone shaped, pork liver flavored tablet. Made in the USA.
For: Dogs
Benefits:
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Helps your pet walk and run with ease
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Improves flexibility allowing your pet to climb stairs and jump
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Contains 250 mg of glucosamine and 300 mg of chondroitin
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Maintains healthy joints
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Delicious pork flavor makes for a tasty treat
How it works: The active ingredients include glucosamine and chondroitin. Glucosamine is a natural compound that is found in healthy cartilage in both humans and pets. It helps hydrate healthy joints by increasing the production of molecules that bind and hold water in the cartilage. Healthy cartilage provides cushioning which helps protect a pet's joints while exercising. Many believe that it provides clinical benefit in the synovial fluid by strengthening cartilage and aiding glycosaminoglycan synthesis. Further research on the effectiveness of glucosamine is still needed, but many of our customers find it to be very beneficial to their pets. Joint Enhancer for Dogs also contains Vitamin C, Vitamin E, selenium, and bioflavonoids which have antioxidant effects.
Cautions: Side effects are rare, but may include diarrhea.
More Information:
Brand Name 1-800-PetMeds Joint Enhancer for Dogs
Active Ingredient(s): Glucosamine (250mg), Sodium Chondroitin Sulfate (300mg), Hydrolized Collagen (250mg), Vitamin C (25mg), Vitamin E (10mg),inc (5mg), Bioflavanoids (3mg), Manganese (2mg), Selenium (0.02mg).
What is this product used for: 1-800-PetMeds Joint Enhancer for Dogs is a nutritional supplement to help dogs maintain healthy joints. 1-800-PetMeds Joint Enhancer for Dogs is an exclusive formula to support and maintain the health of the dog's joints.
Availability: 1-800-PetMeds Joint Enhancer for Dogs is a bone shaped, pork and beef flavored tablet available as a non-prescription (OTC) product.
How this product should be used: The usual dose for dogs up to 39 lbs is ½ tablet daily, for dogs 40-60 lbs give 1 tablet daily, for dogs 61-80 lbs give 2 tablets daily, for dogs over 80 lbs give 3 tablets daily. Double the dose for the first 6 weeks.
What are the side effects: Side effects are rare but may include diarrhea.
What special precautions are there: This product is not intended to be used in place of other treatments in the presence of an infection, or if surgery is needed. This product also contains beef liver. Diabetic dogs should have their blood glucose monitored while taking glucosamine products.
In the event of overdose: Overdose is not likely but may result in diarrhea.
How should I store this product: Store the container at room temperature. Keep out of the reach of children.
Directions:
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1-800-PetMeds Joint Enhancer for Dogs can be given with or without food.
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1-800-PetMeds Joint Enhancer for Dogs should not be given to cats.
Tip: Diabetic dogs should have their blood glucose monitored when taking glucosamine supplements.
Dosage:
Pet
Weight
Dosage
Dogs: Initial dose (For the first 5 days give double the amount)
Up to 39 lbs
Give 1/2 tablet daily
40-60 lbs
Give 1 tablet daily
61-80 lbs
Give 2 tablets daily
Over 80 lbs
Give 3 tablets daily
Cats:
Horses:
Storage: Should be stored in a cool, dry place. Keep container tightly closed.
1-800-PetMeds Joint Enhancer for Dogs:
Active Ingredients (per chew tablet)
Amount
Crude Protein
22% (min)
Crude Fat
2% (min)
Crude Fiber
9% (max)
Moisture
3% (max)
Minerals
Manganese
2.0 mg
Zinc
5.0 mg
Selenium
0.02%
Vitamin E
10.0 IU
Vitamin C
25.0 mg
Glucosamine HCl
250.0 mg
Hydrolyzed Collagen
250.0 mg
Bioflavonoids
3.0 mg
Sodium Chondroitin Sulfate
300.0 mg
Other Ingredients (per chewable tablet): Natural Pork and Beef Flavor, Glucosamine HCI from Animal Digest, Collagen from Hydrolyzed Leather Meal, Lactose, Mono & Di Glycerides, Canola Oil.
I read the reviews before purchasing the Joint Enhancer for dogs and decided to give it a try. I expected to eventually see some improvement in my dog's joints and ability to move, but was I surprised! After one week I could definitely see an improvement and now two weeks in most of her limp is gone. Great product. Oh yeah, she loves the flavor.
We have an 11 yr old siberian husky who was starting to have hip/limping issues on her right side. A friend recommended this product and sure enough, she is limp-free,even after hiking. Mind you, it does take awhile; give it at least 6-8 weeks. But it does work. Zoe is thrilled to be back on the trails again.
My 11 year old cocker spaniel has been on Joint Enhancer for 1 month and I haven't seen any change in her stiffness/limping. I will wait another month before trying something else.
The opinions about this product's benefits are from our customers. They have not been evaluated by the FDA, and this product is not meant to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
I've tried giving it to her by itself,mixed in something. Apparently she can smell it because she won't eat if I put it in something. Any suggestions. She's 9 years old and needs it.
6 months ago
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sammie2002
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Look at all the different products they sell. Try a different one or call them for a recommendation.
Joint Enhancer should not cause excessive urination. However, if your pet is diabetic, you need to monitor the pet's blood glucose more often. Elevated blood glucose can cause excessive thirst, as well as increased urination.
I do not know what chondroitin does. My dog is on Rymadil. Is chondroitin an added Rymadil type medicine so that this medicine poses too much of that type for my 53 pound Border Collie?
2 years, 7 months ago
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Ken
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not a direct answer but Rymadil did not work for my 85 lb German Shepard and had side effects so it was one of many pricey remedies that we tried without success and then we tried the joint enhancer and it works better than anything else. My dog is not cured and still shows signs of pain from hip dysplasia but for my 6 yr old shepard it is the best solution that we have found
Hello Suki, We hope you and your pet are doing well today. The shelf life of the Joint Enhancers are good for a year. The Join Enhancer will have an expiration date on the bottle.
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