Hi! My dog, rescue dog, does not have the best conformation, he extremely straight in the hocks. I'm trying to figure out a good ration of supplements to support him. He's five, 96 lb male. Where I see the weakness is primarily going up stairs. My house is a ranch, so that's a good thing.
I had him on Cosequin DS, switched him to Grand Flex and didn't see much difference. He's been on Syn-Flex about 3 weeks and that seems to have made a big difference!
Just wondering if there is more I can do. He's raw fed for about 10 mos, and loves it. I realize there isn't a one size fits all, but if there is one place to get straight advice it's here! Reading all of the advice/sales pitches out there.... confusing, and I'm just trying to sort it all out.
Mike D'Abruzzo Webboard User Reg: 05-29-2003
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I use "Agility" by the Trilogy company and have personally seen great results on many dogs that have had chronic joint problems including my own dog. Compared to Cosequin DS which i also used for a while it was definitely better (in my experience).
I have also used "prevention plus" made by lem miller who breeds ABs at Joshua kennels. I havent used enough on dogs with a current joint problem - only as a preventative so its hard to make a comparison but some people swear by it and he has a good reputation. On a side note, the prevention plus I honestly credit for somehow fixing one of my dogs sensitive stomachs forever - even after i stopped giving it to him.
I have definitely found that not all these joint supplements are created equal so definitely go by what you see whith your own eyes and by testimonials of those you trust. Good ones honestly do work great and i will never own a dog again without using them as a preventative.
Non-supplement, but what is his weight like? You may be doing this already but if you have concerns about his joints I would keep him as thin as possible to reduce stress and impact.
Not sure if this will be helpful because not sure if your dog has pain but I started my 12 year old lab on Syn-Flex and DGP (Dog Gone Pain) when he was diagnosed with something which prevented him from putting any pressure on one of his back legs (I can't remember what the dx was and I know that's horrible.)
Of course the vet wanted to put him on one of the wonder drugs but that scared me so I put him on Syn-Flex and DGP and he did wonderfully for 2 years until he passed. He walked on all four with no problems until close to the end which eventually was the reason I decided it was time.
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my rescued boxer has just been diagnosed with arthritis on the lower back (seen in x-rays, and probably caused by the car that ran him over before we adopted him). I was also using grand-flex but am switching to syn-flex now. I guess it sort of works as he does not show any discomfort signs for the amount of white mass around the bones...
good to know everybody's experience with various products...
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