Dog Glucosamine Treats

Dog glucosamine treats are recommended for pets that have arthritis or joint disease. Joint problems may be common in dogs after the age of 5. Glucosamine can be valuable for the health of the bones, muscles, cartilages and joints, while also reducing the swelling and pain associated with arthritis.

Glucosamine in Canines

Glucosamine is an amino sugar that is present in the body of the canines, mostly in the connective tissues, cartilages and bones. The substance also helps in the synthesis of proteins and lipids.

Glucosamine is produced regularly in the body, but with aging, the dog will produce less and less amino sugars, leading to a lack of necessary glucosmaine in the joints. This will cause pain, as the glucosamine protects the joints.

Glucosamine can be given in the form of supplements or treats to compensate for the lack of this substance in the joints and cartilages.

Glucosamin Treats

Glucosamine treats will restore the needed amounts of amino sugars in the joints and cartilages of the pet. In dogs with arthritis, this will reduce the swelling and the pain in the joint area.

The glucosamine treats may also be administered in dogs that have problems with:

  • Cartilages, which may be damaged due to an injury or sudden growth
  • Muscle pain or damaged muscles, due to an injury or lack of activity
  • Inflammation of tendons

The glucosamine is also present in the muscles, tendons and cartilages, so the glucosamine treats will reduce the pain and may help in the treatment.

The treats can be used to prevent joint pain, especially in dogs that are obese and more prone to developing arthritis. Senior dogs should get these treats even if they don’t experience joint pain.

Glucosamine Drugs vs. Treats

Glucosamine may also be administered as tablets and belong to the group of non steroidal anti inflammatory drugs.

The drugs may not be as well liked by dogs as the glucosamine treats and for this reason, many vets recommend the treats instead of the drugs. The treats are often mixed with various ingredients such as beef or fish, which will be enjoyable for the pet. In addition, certain glucosamine treats have also some supplements for bone support (i.e. creatine or chondroitin).

The effect of the treats is similar to the effect of the glucosamine tablets or drops.

The Right Treats

The glucosamine treats available on the market have various ingredients and you will have to talk to your vet to recommend you the most suitable treats.

You will also have to find out the right dosage of the treats, as it may be easy to give your dog more treats that he actually needs.

A glucosamine overdose can have negative effects such as:

  • Stomach pain
  • Vomiting
  • Diarrhea
  • Abnormal bone growth
  • Skin rashes

Also, if you give your pet treats, these can lead to obesity. You may consider some low calorie glucosamine treats, especially if your dog is already overweight.

 

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