If my dog doesn have joint problems now, is it still okay to give him/her glucosamine and chondroitin?
Yes. Both glucosamine and chondroitin are found naturally in the body. Glucosamine is needed to produce glycosaminoglycan, a molecule used in the formation and repair of cartilage, and chondroitin gives cartilage elasticity and it prevents cartilage destruction. Production of glucosamine slows with age. So while your younger dog may not have joint issues now, additional glucosamine and chondroitin will not cause any problems, and may help your dog avoid a joint problem later in life. Top My dog is allergic to chicken. Should my dog take your supplement? That depends. Most dogs with an allergy to chicken can take Dr. Jones’ Ultimate Canine Health Formula. Usually, I find that dogs with a chicken allergy are not acutely sensitive to chicken most only have a reaction if their daily food contains chicken. In other words, if they have a diet with chicken as the primary protein source, they have an allergic reaction. Dr. Jones’ Ultimate Canine Health Formula does contain chicken, but it is i
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