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So I would persevere with the glucosamine. The oxbow has 90mg per lozenge... I actually break one in half for one of my other pigs who has had trouble with gritty pee as it is also used for bladder support. My third pig doesn't like them and refuses to touch them so I'm hoping she never needs them! But there are other sources of glucosamine - one member has seen good results with a dog version called 4joints. Here is a link to another recent thread about stiff piggy joints Has anyone used Oxbox joint support biscuits?

In the absence of good evidence that joint-support products deliver what they promise, the potential risks become more important. People who take dietary supplements sometimes report stomach upset, nausea, skin rashes, and allergic reactions. More worrisome are potential drug interactions. Iguanas: Natural Science Joint Support hay tabs are to be offered per day if you feed daily, or per feeding if you do not feed every day. Before offering the hay tab at the designated amount per body weight, it is first recommended to soak the hay tab in water for 10-15 minutes. Drain water and mash up the hay tab into smaller amounts with a spoon. Either top dress the daily diet or offer separately. High fiber support for your pet’s digestive tract. Chicory root supports the growth of beneficial bacteria in the GI tract while Ginger Root supports gastric motility. Not intended for growing, pregnant, lactating or food producing animals.Oxbow Natural Science Joint Support contains a specially formulated blend of Glucosamine, Turmeric, Ginger Root, Yucca Schidigera Extract, Timothy grass, barley flour, oat groat flour, cane molasses, flax seed meal, yeast culture (dehydrated), xanthan gum, algae (fat product), mixed tocopherols, and rosemary extract. What are the benefits of using Oxbow Natural Science Joint Support? For all other species, consult Oxbow or your vet. When adding supplements to your pet’s diet, always consult your vet. Pets are living longer lives thanks to proper nutrition and care, and more pet owners are taking their small pets to the vet than ever before. The most common ailments vets see with small animals are related to digestive, urinary, joint, and skin and coat issues. As these pets age, vets also see more chronic, recurring health issues that need support. Iguanas: Natural Science Joint Support tablets are to be offered per day if you feed daily, or per feeding if you do not feed every day. Before offering the tablet at the designated amount per body weight, it is first recommended to soak the tablet in water for 10-15 minutes. Drain water and mash up the tablet into smaller amounts with a spoon. Either top dress the daily diet or offer separately.

Please note that parcels weighing over 2kg may be sent via courier due to Royal Mail weight restrictions. Oxbow Natural Science Joint Support for Small Animals. For all other species, consult Oxbow or your veterinarian. Drain water and mash up the hay tab into smaller amounts with a spoon. Not intended for growing, pregnant, or lactating animals. A weekend delivery service and a Priority Dispatch service for urgent items is also available to the mainland uk. You should always consult your vet before following any suggestions for medication or treatment you have read about. The wrong treatment could make your rabbit worse or mean your vet is unable to give the correct treatment because of drug interactions. Even non prescription drugs can do harm if given inappropriately. That often means "joint support" supplements and herbal remedies. Dr. Shmerling says he supports his patients' decisions to try an alternative therapy "if I have reasonable confidence that something is safe, and the patient understands the other options and isn't forgoing something important." Glucosamine and chondroitin

DMSO, MSM, and SAMe

We are very grateful to members who take time to answer other members questions, but please do be clear in your replies that you are sharing personal experience and not giving instructions on what must be done. Glucosamine and chondroitin could interfere with the widely used blood thinner warfarin (Coumadin). Are there other drug interactions? "Since supplements haven't been vetted the same way prescription drugs have, we may not know that," Dr. Shmerling says. Evidence continues to accumulate that regular exercise, including walking, can help some people with osteoarthritis to reduce their pain and remain more functional. In 2013, a study in the medical journal The BMJ pooled findings from 60 previous clinical trials. Most of the studies (44) involved people with knee osteoarthritis. It found that exercise, compared with not exercising, produced a range of benefits. Several other ingredients in the alphabet soup of substances in joint support supplements are dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO), methylsulfonylmethane (MSM), and S-adenosyl-L-methionine (SAMe). The May 2014 issue of the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine's NCCAM Clinical Digest summarized the evidence for benefits from these arthritis supplements.