~Archie~

Glucosamine is safe to administer to dogs of any age. We started our labrador on it at a young age due to hip and elbow issues

You can buy joint guard online which as glucosamine and chondroitin in it

They're both the same.

They're both raw products, you're best using something with glucosamine and chondroitin, its more purified and you get better results.

I've got our dogs on joint guard and its been terrific, the dogs are racing around like pups again!! Oh and it doesnt smell like the others!! We use to use Sasha's Blend, but joint guard has proved to be a lot better and no more expensive.

If you store the powder in the fridge it will get moisture in it and turn the product hard.... I learnt this the hard way...

I have also asked my vet about using the horse product they called the manufacturer for me and the answer was, horses require different amounts of glucosamine and chondroitin compared to dogs (and cats) so if you use the horse product you'll either underdose the chondroitin or give more than the required amount of glucosamine.

Perhaps give the company that make the it a call as its been awhile since my vet called.

We now buy the 750g tub off the website that someone else listed and its pretty cheap!!

Oops! Double Post!!

Dyson with the upholstery attachment on!! It is amazing!!

Yep, its OK to use Joint Guard on young dogs, I've got friends who have their 7month old mastiff on it as a preventative.

They buy the 750g tub size because it lasts longer and is more cost effective.

We give our labrador joint guard, he has been on it for a couple of years now & he is doing extremely well.

He also has cartrophen/pentosan injections every 6 months or so

Nature Vet do say that some dogs may experience gastrointestinal upsets when first starting, similar to that of switching diets. Maybe try reducing the amount, or even go down to maintenance levels and see if that helps?

This is what our vet recommended when we started our dog on joint guard, he has a sensitive tummy and he was fine!!

Have been using Joint Guard treats on my dog that had done a partial cruciate tear, she's about 8 now & is doing very well on them.

The good thing about the treats is that they have 1/4 of a scoop of joint guard powder in each treat, so you get the same results using the powder or the treats, its wonderful.

Prevention is better than a cure!!

You can start them whenever you like, especially if your dog has had previous issues or is a breed that is prone to hip/elbow issues.

Wollondilly Animal Hospital - 356 Remembrance Drive Picton.

Rhys is lovely, and he also has a lovely vet that works there & at their branch practice at The Oaks, Vanene.

I have found them to be really friendly.

I have just started my Greyhound on Sascha's Blend - a friend gave me a container of it. Haven't noticed any difference yet (only been giving it a week) but OMG it STINKS!!!!!! I can't give it to him in the mornings cos it makes me want to :D Think I will be looking for something different!!!

Trish

Joint Guard doesnt have a smell at all!!

My girl gets Joint Guard

If your other dog is going to pinch the sasha's blend then you should use joint guard.

It doesnt have a fishy smell!!

joint guard is more purified that sasha's blend, its got glucosamine & chondroitin in it which is better for joint products than using a raw product like sasha's

joint guard doesnt have shark cartilage in it either!!

www.jointguard.com.au

Holistic Paws in Kambah (I think that is the suburb)

From my knowledge David Lidbetter is a wonderful surgeon, highly recommended by vets & highly regarded within the profession

We use Joint Guard now. because Mr Fussy wouldn't look at his food with Sashas Blend.

Our vet also has biscuits that we resort to when he is going through a really fussy spell.

Did you know Joint Guard now comes as a treat, my vet gave us a sample when we were there last, they are liver and she really likes them

I think Monash Vets have a vet who does reproduction work, so it might be worth calling them

Mum's Lab has hip dysplasia.

He didnt have any surgery, we have treated him with a course of pentosan every 6 - 12 months, joint guard every day and he gets a non steroidal when he gets really bad.

Long term you can use Joint Guard, it is safe and it will really help her!

Also regular courses of pentosan/cartrophen injections too

We use Joint Guard on our oldies and they are all doing really well

Joint Guard has glucosamine & chondroitin and it doesnt smell

We're really happy with it and highly recommend it, it isnt too expensive either, my vet called me to tell me they now do a 750g tub, as we were going through the 400g tubs like no tomorrow with all the dogs on it!!

Pentosan & Cartrophen are exactly the same

My vet also uses pentosan and my dogs have responded extremely well to them.

The vet also prescribed pentosan equine for my horses, and he told me it was a different strength to the dog one.

We refer to it as liquid gold as it makes such a huge difference in our old dogs!

We have our dogs on Joint Guard, they are doing extremely well on it

You could try Liz's Mobile Pet Salon?

I dont know if she does Epping area, but its worth a try, I know she does Cherrybrook & Beecroft

I dont have her number though

We have an old dog with arthritis and he thrives on pentosan injections & joint guard

All the best, hope you find something that will help