Glyco-Flex I for Dogs vs. Yucca Intensive Holistic Animal Care Comparison

Glyco-Flex I for Dogs

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Yucca Intensive Holistic Animal Care

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Product Type

Liquid

How it works

Maintains healthy joints & connective tissue

Supports joint health

Additional Benefits

Chondroitin

N/A

Omega Fatty Acids

Manganese

N/A

For Medium and Small Dogs

N/A

Creatine

N/A

Perna

600 mg

N/A

What Makes it Different?

Specially formulated for younger dogs or dogs predisposed to hip or joint dysfunction

Contains steroidal saponins, which are nature's most powerful anti-inflammatory agents

How Long Does it Take to Work?

1-3 weeks

Within a few hours of dosing

Usage

Taste

Natural Imitation Roast Chicken Flavor

N/A

Ok to Use with RX Pain Medications?

Recommended For

Dogs

Cats, Dogs, & other small animals

Here's What Customers are Saying Pros

"...for about 2 weeks now and she is obviously moving around much better (and faster) and seems happier. "

"...within a week, no limping." "From the third day on, my dog's movement and activity has been greatly improved. "

Here's What Customers are Saying Cons

" Unfortunately, she refused to touch it. "

"My dog won't take this because of the taste."

Vet Review

Glyco-Flex I is a wonderful product is for those pets with early or mild arthritis. Not only does this formula have the Perna Canaliculus of the original classic formula, but additional glucosamine added helps add to the joint stabilizing effect of this supplement. This is one of the most common products I will use in younger dogs as a preventative supplement, or dogs/breeds predisposed to hip or other joint dysfunction. For pets that have more serious joint problems. I will often use the more advanced formula Glycoflex II or Glycol-flex III products. However for those pets with mild or early arthritis this will be one of the first products I will reach for off of the shelf. I only rarely see diarrhea in treated pets, and am happy to give this product an overall ranking of 4.5 out of 5.

As a holistic-oriented veterinarian, I am always looking for nondrug alternatives to help our pets who suffer from many chronic inflammatory disorders, including crippling arthritis, frustrating itchy skin allergies, and inflammatory digestive disorders. In my 17 year veterinary career I have often been disappointed by "supposed" new miracle cures that are always coming across my desk or that clients share with me from the internet. When the great company azmira developed their version of Yucca, I was very excited to try it for some of these difficult conditions, especially given the lack of truly effective natural alternatives that work. After using this product for a few years now, I can say that it is an outstanding, and proven safe all natural supplement. With its powerful natural steroidal saponins, the anti inflammatory effects for skin, digestive and joint disorders has led to remarkable results in treating these conditions. I have often combined using this product, along with the powerful antioxidant proanthozone, and the Super Pure omega 3 fatty acids from 1800petmeds to all work together in helping naturally each of these frustrating conditions. Because of the reduced blood flow from injured tissue swelling and inflammation, yucca can help cleanse the liver and kidneys as well by promoting blood flow and tissue repair. The only downside I see to using this product is its bitter taste, which does make it difficult to administer to some animals. This is a plus, however when using the product topically to treat allergic hot spots on the skin, or to prevent a pet from biting or gnawing at a certain area of the body. Some tips I have given clients in easing administration, is to perhaps give the yucca orally in a little gravy, olive oil, a pets favorite canned food, yogurt, or with some peanut butter on a piece of small bread. This often gets around the bitter taste of this highly concentrated product. However those who try it, especially with the above synergistic supplements, will not be disappointed in most cases. I give this product an overall rating of 5, an effectiveness of 4.5, and a taste of 2(however with the above tips, administering it should not be a problem

How Much Do I Give My Pet?

Depends on weight.

RX Prescription Required?

Known Side Effects

None

Rare Side Effects

None

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