Hurt back

Viewing 7 posts - 1 through 7 (of 7 total)
  • Author
    Posts
  • #16095 Report Abuse

    Hi,
    Had to run my Boston mix to vet because she ran for one second outside and hurt her back.
    He gave pain pills.
    I know she needs a Glucosamine ( Gonna put all the dogs on them – because they are all older anyway).
    I saw the product NOW that was glucosamine in a powder and one in capsules.
    Which is best and what mg do I get?
    Their weights rang from 5 to 12 lbs. Thanks!

    #16109 Report Abuse
    Hound Dog Mom
    Participant

    Hi honeybeesmom1 –

    For therapeutic effect I’ve generally seen the recommended dose of glucosamine as being 500 mg. per 25 lbs. I’d start them on about 250 mg. for about 2 weeks and if you see improvement cut the dose in half or give it every other day. You might get better results if you give a combination supplement that contains chondroitin and/or MSM in addition to the glucosamine and, additionally, give an anti-inflammatory such as boswellia, yucca, turmeric, bromelain or tart cherry.

    #16114 Report Abuse

    Thanks HDM! The knowledge and help that you and others have here are amazing!
    I will get the glucosamine & chondroitin w/ MSN in 250 mg.
    The tumeric…is that in the grocery isle? What doseage of that would I give?

    #16116 Report Abuse
    Hound Dog Mom
    Participant

    Here is a wonderful resource on turmeric, including a dosage chart:

    ottawavalleydogwhisperer.blogspot.com/2012/11/turmeric-and-curcumin-good-for-your.html

    #16118 Report Abuse

    Thank you much- that site is a wealth of info!

    #16138 Report Abuse
    InkedMarie
    Member

    HDM, wouldn’t the Swanson Mobility Essentils you suggested to me be a good thing too?

    #16169 Report Abuse
    Hound Dog Mom
    Participant

    Yes!

Viewing 7 posts - 1 through 7 (of 7 total)
  • You must be logged in to reply to this topic.