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Post by LovesMyPups on Oct 31, 2011 21:10:02 GMT
Hello everyone! So I went ahead and bought the Glucosamine/Chondroitin from Wal*Greens per Kristi's suggestion. I'm planning ahead and looking to buy our next supply on eBay (just easier for me) and everything says "Double Strength!" or even "Triple Strength!" However, when I read the labels and content, they have the same amounts listed per serving/pill. The *super strength* part is kinda scaring me, but is it the same as long as it states each pill contains 500mg of glucosamine? (The specific ones I'm looking at say 500mg glucosamine, 300mg chondroitin, & 75mg MSM.) Thanks for the help on this one!  ETA: Just to clarify, I would be giving 1/2 pill once a day. |
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Post by Kristi on Oct 31, 2011 21:31:51 GMT
I am not sure why they are marketed like that, but 1/2 pill 1x - 2x a day is perfect for the 500 mg pills
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Post by LovesMyPups on Oct 31, 2011 21:35:19 GMT
Thanks so much for the confirmation, Kristi! I often over-react... HAHA  |
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Post by Kristi on Oct 31, 2011 22:53:57 GMT
The triple strength might be 750 mg per pill? I dunno, even still, that would not be an overdose at 1/2 a pill so not much to worry about. I vary between the MSM and chondroitin ones, just go thru a whole bottle of one and switch it up for the next just cuz, no real reason.
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Post by LovesMyPups on Oct 31, 2011 23:40:33 GMT
Good to know even if it was extra strength, that I wouldn't be overdosing her with 1/2 pill. I appreciate all the advice you've shared! I've just ordered Salmon Oil softgels for her as well. I'll probably start supplementing the others, too since I'll be doing it for her. Is the fish oil an every day thing in your house or just a few times a week? Should I work up to a full dose? |
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Post by Kristi on Oct 31, 2011 23:44:31 GMT
I always give a full dose and see what happens HAHA! I just buy fish oil at walmart, I don't think it's straight salmon oil, though. I give it almost every day, sometimes if we are really busy we'll skip a day though. If your dogs are well adjusted to their diet, go ahead and start w/ a full dose...if they get loose stools give them a day off and move to 1/2 a dose every other day for a week or so then you should be good to go for a full dose there on out |
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Post by LovesMyPups on Oct 31, 2011 23:51:50 GMT
Alright, sounds good. Thanks so much! Now I'm anxious to get it!  |
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Post by brodysmom on Oct 31, 2011 23:56:57 GMT
I love fish oil. ha. Brody gets it 3 times a week. Either plain old people fish oil capsules that I squirt on his food or else I alternate with krill oil (those mega red ones at the pharmacy are krill). He gets a couple good licks of coconut oil when I think about it. He loooooooooooves coconut oil straight from the jar. I did read somewhere that it can provoke inflammation, so I don't use it as often as I used to. |
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