patricia Posted October 5, 2008 Share Posted October 5, 2008 Just wondering how much Glucosamine Flashy should be on. His weight goes from 73-75 pounds and he is 9 years old. Just want to make sure I am not giving him too little or too much! Thanks! Quote Patti-Mommy of Lady Sophia 7-28-92 - 8-3-04... LaceyLaine 8-2-94-12-5-07... Flash Gordon 7-14-99 - 8-29-09... BrookLynne...Pavé Maria... and 18 Bridge Kids. WATCHING OVER US~SOPHIA~QUEENIE~LACEY LAINE~ CODY ANGELO~FLASH GORDON. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remolacha Posted October 5, 2008 Share Posted October 5, 2008 The general rule of thumb I was given was 1200-1500 mg for a greyhound size dog. I don't think its an exact science I would give at least 1000mg/day and see how he does. It can take up to a month for you to see results. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patricia Posted October 5, 2008 Author Share Posted October 5, 2008 The general rule of thumb I was given was 1200-1500 mg for a greyhound size dog. I don't think its an exact science I would give at least 1000mg/day and see how he does. It can take up to a month for you to see results. Thank you so much! He has been on 750 mg forever...I was wondering if I should bump him up or not. Thanks! Quote Patti-Mommy of Lady Sophia 7-28-92 - 8-3-04... LaceyLaine 8-2-94-12-5-07... Flash Gordon 7-14-99 - 8-29-09... BrookLynne...Pavé Maria... and 18 Bridge Kids. WATCHING OVER US~SOPHIA~QUEENIE~LACEY LAINE~ CODY ANGELO~FLASH GORDON. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFullHouse Posted October 5, 2008 Share Posted October 5, 2008 I give Andy 1000 mg. Patti and it's working well for him. Quote Judy, mom to Darth Vader, Bandita, And Angel Forever in our hearts, DeeYoGee, Dani, Emmy, Andy, Heart, Saint, Valentino, Arrow, Gee, Bebe, Jilly Bean, Bullitt, Pistol, Junior, Sammie, Joey, Gizmo, Do Bee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZoomDoggy Posted October 5, 2008 Share Posted October 5, 2008 I've been told by more than one vet that the suggested amount is 500 mg per 25 lbs of dog. So for a 75 lb dog, 1500 mg per day. Quote ~Aimee, with Flower, Alan, Queenie, & Spodee Odee! And forever in my heart: Tipper, Sissy, Chancy, Marla, Dazzle, Alimony, and Boo. This list is too damned long. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest lynne893 Posted November 17, 2008 Share Posted November 17, 2008 thanks to everyone for these answers! i was just looking for this very info today, and now i don't have to ask! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobinM Posted November 17, 2008 Share Posted November 17, 2008 We give 1200 to everyone. Quote ROBIN ~ Mom to: Beau Think It Aint, Chloe JC Allthewayhome, Teddy ICU Drunk Sailor, Elsie N Fracine , Ollie RG's Travertine, Ponch A's Jupiter~ Yoshi, Zoobie & Belle, the kitties. Waiting at the bridge Angel Polli Bohemian Ocean , Rocky, Blue,Sasha & Zoobie & Bobbi Greyhound Angels Adoption (GAA) The Lexus Project Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shel0306 Posted November 17, 2008 Share Posted November 17, 2008 I give 1000 mg. a day, chewable, one with the morning food and one with the night. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jiffer Posted November 17, 2008 Share Posted November 17, 2008 Depending on if you are giving Glucosamine Sulfate or Glucosamine HCL. Sulfate, I give 1500mg (it isn't as easily absorbed). HCL, I give 750mg and it's effect is equivalent to the Sulfate. I also buy human grade instead of canine. Quote Jennifer and Beamish (an unnamed Irish-born Racer) DOB: October 30, 2011 Forever and always missing my "Vowels", Icarus, Atlas, Orion, Uber, and Miss Echo, and Mojito. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patricia Posted November 17, 2008 Author Share Posted November 17, 2008 Depending on if you are giving Glucosamine Sulfate or Glucosamine HCL. Sulfate, I give 1500mg (it isn't as easily absorbed). HCL, I give 750mg and it's effect is equivalent to the Sulfate. I also buy human grade instead of canine. This is very interesting. Mine does not say if it is Sulfate or HCL. At any rate I have bumped my babes up to 1500mg daily. Quote Patti-Mommy of Lady Sophia 7-28-92 - 8-3-04... LaceyLaine 8-2-94-12-5-07... Flash Gordon 7-14-99 - 8-29-09... BrookLynne...Pavé Maria... and 18 Bridge Kids. WATCHING OVER US~SOPHIA~QUEENIE~LACEY LAINE~ CODY ANGELO~FLASH GORDON. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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