Vitamins/Supplements for Senior

[amurphy08]

With all the new vitamins, supplements and hip and joint products available , I'm getting more confused.
I need suggestions on an "all in one" if there is one available. I would like a multi-vitamin supplement with hip and joint properties as well.

Thanks!

[Clanceycanuck]

Good question. I have been giving straight glucosimine (sp?), should I be adding anything else ?

Clancey is 9. Harper is 5

[amurphy08]

I'm not sure... I have read a lot lately about giving vitamins ,especially designed for seniors, is a good idea. I have located one on Dr.'s Foster and Smith's website that is a good option right now. I will post it later when I get the name.

[Emma the Lab]

That is a really good question! Emma hasn't problems with her legs, but could I give her glucosamine in a preventive way? ???

[amurphy08]

I think it's a good idea. Beau is not showing any real signs as of yet,but I figure it's not too late to start preventative.
Check out this link:

http://www.drsfostersmith.com/produc...uctnum=0025318

Lifestage Select Senior Plus by Dr.'s Foster and Smith

[labby]

Yes you can use G/C as a preventative. I start at 4 months for the life of my dogs. If you are looking for an all 'round supplement, then you can try the Nupro Joint Supplement.

http://nuprosupplements.com/joint_formula.htm

Prolly the cheapest place to get it is at PetFoodDirect.com

http://www.petfooddirect.com/store/p...&brand%5Fid=39

[amurphy08]

Thanks for the info. Is that a powder, liquid or pill form?

[Emma the Lab]

I think it's a good idea. Beau is not showing any real signs as of yet,but I figure it's not too late to start preventative.
Check out this link:

http://www.drsfostersmith.com/produc...uctnum=0025318

Lifestage Select Senior Plus by Dr.'s Foster and Smith

Thank's I'm going to the petstore and check their glocosamine products out!!! I will tell you what I found then. I live in Sweden, so we might have a little different products...

Labby, a question for you: Have you seen any difference in your seniors who eats Glucosamine, comparing with other dogs?

[labby]

Nupro is a powder. You mix it with their food and add water.

Veronica, hard to say. My vet and I figure its a "might help, won't hurt" thing so I do it.

[Clanceycanuck]

Labby, is G/C straight glucosimine or a mixture with something else ? If so what is the mix ?

Just want to make sure I get it right

TIA