Glucosamine for Dogs

In Summary

• Glucosamine is produced by the body to create & support cartilage

• Glucosamine can be given as a supplement for dogs to provide building blocks for synovial fluid, cartilage and connective tissues

• Glucosamine dosage of 250-400 mg (per 40 lb. dog) can be effective

• Glucosamine is commonly obtained from shellfish shells

• Glucosamine for dogs can help keep dogs in peak condition

What Is Glucosamine?

Glucosamine is an amino sugar produced by the body for use in tendons, ligaments, cartilage, and the fluid around the body's joints.

How Does Glucosamine Work?

Although Glucosamine supplementation has been used successfully in Europe for two decades, it is only recently gaining popularity in North America. Glucosamine can be helpful as a supplement to dogs to support healthy joints because it provides building blocks for synovial fluid, cartilage, and connective tissues.

Glucosamine Dosage

Glucosamine dosage for dogs is dependent on the size of the dog and whether it is being used in combination with other supplements. For instance, Glucosamine is perhaps most effective when combined with another natural joint supplement called chondroitin sulfate. In these cases, as little as 250-400 mg of Glucosamine (per 40 lb. dog) is known to be effective. This dosage can be doubled or tripled for dogs to speed up time of action and effectiveness, with any unneeded Glucosamine being safely excreted.

Glucosamine Sources

Glucosamine is commonly harvested from the chitin (shell) of shellfish. Allergies to shellfish are usually related to the flesh of the shellfish, not the shell, so even dogs with shellfish allergies typically do well on Glucosamine. Glucosamine side effects for dogs are relatively rare and minor (e.g., diarrhea, gas, constipation), and giving Glucosamine with food can alleviate these effects. There are positive side effects to Glucosamine for dogs, as well. Healthy joints enable dogs to live more active, healthier lifestyles.

Springtime uses the highest quality Glucosamine in our Glucosamine dog treats and other products—fully-tested for potency, purity, and safety. Below you will find more information on Springtime products containing Glucosamine:

Springtime, Inc. Joint Health Chewables for Dogs Springtime, Inc. Longevity for Dogs Springtime, Inc. Advanced Hip & Joint for Dogs

Convenient chewable tablet supports healthy hip and joint function with the popular ingredients chondroitin sulfate, glucosamine HCl & MSM. Buy 2, Get 2 FREE! Powerful supplement blend, including chondroitin, MSM, glucosamine HCl, spirulina, and bee pollen, in a powder formula, to support multiple health functions. Buy 2, Get 1 FREE! Chewable tablets with chondroitin sulfate, MSM, and glucosamine HCl for healthy joint support, and boswellia for comfort & mobility. Buy 2, Get 2 Free!

Springtime, Inc. Joint Health Formula for Dogs Springtime, Inc. Joint Health Formula for Horses Springtime, Inc. Springtime GL for Horses

An effective formula with chondroitin sulfate, MSM, and glucosamine HCl for healthy joint support, and boswellia for comfort & mobility. Buy 2, Get 1 FREE! An effective formula with chondroitin sulfate, MSM, and glucosamine HCl for healthy joint support, and boswellia for comfort & mobility. A naturally sweet, single-ingredient supplement for healthy joint maintenance.

Springtime, Inc. Joint Health Treats for Horses Springtime, Inc. Joint Health Capsules for People

Powerful joint health supplement with chondroitin sulfate, glucosamine, MSM, and vitamin C, along with real carrot flavor for easy feeding. Buy 2, Get 1 FREE! Contains chondroitin sulfate, glucosamine, MSM and vitamin C to support healthy joints and a healthy inflammation response, such as one might normally experience after rigorous activity or with healthy aging. Buy 2, Get 1 FREE!

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