How much glucosamine chrondtin do you give a 50lb dog with arthritis? And how often? Or any other suggestions?

How much glucosamine chrondtin do you give a 50lb dog with arthritis? And how often? Or any other suggestions?

I wouldn't recommend that you give Any animal ANY over the counter drugs without first talking to a vet. It could kill your dog.

Take the dog to the vet, inquire about Rimadyl.

Glucosamine is a good recomendation for the reversal of joint damage.you would give an adult dose to a 50 lb dog read the directions. there is also prescription food J/D for joints.you have to talk to your vet about options

500mg glucosamine/400mg chondroitin tablets per 25 lbs. of body weight per day.So for a 50lb dog:Glucosamine 500mg morning / 500mg eveningChondroitin 400mg morning / 400mg eveningNot all Glucosamine and Chondroitin products are created equal, however. The difference in various products lies in the dosing, carriers, vitamins, minerals, and purity of the ingredients. Products that contain human grade Glucosamine and Chondroitin are much more likely to be of high quality and in a purer form. In addition to ingredients, the concentration of actual Glucosamine and Chondroitin vary from product to product. The most expensive product is not always the best. Compare the ingredients between products to ensure that you are getting what you pay for. Some of the most popular products for dogs include Cosequin made by Nutramax, Drs. Foster and Smith's Joint Care,and Glycoflex. I use Dr. Foster's and Smith Joint Care 2 formula on my oldest dog. He really likes the taste and thinks it is his "special" treat. It took about 6 weeks to notice any really improvement, but he is chasing his tennis ball again and no problems with the stairs or limping any more.Hope this helps. Dr foster and smith sells all three of the products I mentioned or try 1800petmeds.com.