My pet food contains glucosamine and chondroitin. Do I still need a supplement for joints?
The amount of these nutrients typically found in food are relatively insignificant. Food packages will identify that the amounts are “not for therapeutic use” meaning that they are not sufficient for the treatment or prevention of joint disease. You can judge for yourself by comparing the daily dose of each nutrient in the amount of food your pet eats each day with the daily amounts in DR.MAGGIE® ES Joint Formula. For instance, a 70-lb. dog would require 750mg of glucosamine HCl, and 600 mg of chondroitin sulfate for arthritis prevention, or 1 ½ tablets per day. To treat symptoms over the first month, the recommended amounts are 1500mg of glucosamine, and 1200mg of chondroitin, or 3 tablets per day. Even the best foods fall far short of these therapeutic levels.
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