Directions for Use:
One-half (1/2) chewable per 40 lbs of body weight twice daily. Allow four to six weeks for best results. Continue as needed.
Active Ingredients per Chewable:
- Glucosamine Hydrochloride (from shellfish) – 500 mg
- Chondroitin Sulfate (porcine trachea) - 100 mg
- Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C) – 100 mg
- Zinc (Zinc Oxide) – 15 mg
- Vitamin E - 15 IU
- Methylsulfonylmethane (MSM) - 10 mg
- Manganese (Manganese Gluconate) – 5 mg
- Copper (Copper Gluconate) – 2 mg
- Hyaluronic Acid - 1 mg
Inactive ingredients:
Cellulose, Liver Meal, Magnesium Stearate, Natural Flavor, Stearic Acid.
Key Components
Glucosamine HCL is the key building block for making cartilage. Recent reports in veterinary journals have validated the benefits of glucosamine in maintaining joint health and supporting mobility and activity in dogs of all ages.
Chondroitin sulfate protects existing cartilage and slows its break down.
Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) is a potent antioxidant that is also important for the formation of bone and cartilage.
Manganese, copper and zinc are essential in biochemical reactions that help form cartilage.
Best Use: Specifically formulated for dogs over 9 years of age or those requiring added joint support.
FAQ
I feed my old Golden a dog food containing glucosamine and chondroitin. It is OK to give him the Nutri-Vet Hip & Joint chewables?
It is generally accepted by veterinarians that larger, older breeds predisposed to joint conditions may benefit from 500mg of glucosamine once or twice daily. Many brands of premium pet food sold in pet specialty stores contain only 200 to 800mg of glucosamine per kg (2.2 pounds) of food – not body weight - thus making it difficult for dogs to ingest sufficient levels to promote joint flexibility and maintain healthy joint connective tissue, without overeating.
Note: Incorporating ingredients not listed as approved ingredients in the Official Publication of AAFCO and “not recognized as essential nutrients by AAFCO Nutrient Profiles” into pet foods adds to the controversy because foods containing such components are considered “adulterated” by AAFCO.
I noticed that you have tablets, soft chews, biscuits and liquid forms of hip and joint supplements for dogs, why so many? Why so many forms?
I don’t know about you, but I like variety in my diet! We try to make it as easy as possible to ensure your pet eats the supplements we make. What better way, than to have a biscuit in the morning and a liver flavored chewable at bed time.
