Echobelly1 Posted August 30, 2011 Share Posted August 30, 2011 We recently put down our 10 year old greyt (cancer) and have a fairly new tub of glucosamine chews. Should I give them to a friend with an elderly dog, or give to our new 2 year old greyt? Those things aren't cheap! Would they be a good idea, like a vitamin supplement in our 2 year old? I wouldn't plan on continuing after the tub is empty. The new dog raced very little and isn't showing any joint problems (only had him a week, though). Might they be useful as a preventative? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAJ2010 Posted August 30, 2011 Share Posted August 30, 2011 I have a 4 year old that I have on glucosamine. I always figured it would help as a preventative... No clue if I'm right or not but I don't think it can hurt them Quote ------ Jessica Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Swifthounds Posted August 30, 2011 Share Posted August 30, 2011 Vitamin supplements in a dog fed a balanced diet are more likely to do harm than good. There's no reason that glucosamine would be a problem in a young dog. In fact, it can be helpful in maintaining joint health (rather than waiting until it's bad enough to appear on x rays). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tallgreydogmom Posted August 30, 2011 Share Posted August 30, 2011 Since you will not be continuing with the supplement, I would give it to the person with the elderly greyhound. Thanks for thinking of the golden oldies. Quote Then God sent the Greyhound to live among man and remember. And when the Day comes, God will call the Greyhound to give Testament, and God will pass judgment on man. (Persian Proverb) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OwnedBySummer Posted August 30, 2011 Share Posted August 30, 2011 (edited) I, too, endorse giving it to the person with the elderly dog. Edited August 30, 2011 by OwnedBySummer Quote Lisa B. My beautiful Summer - to her forever home May 1, 2010 Summer Certified therapy dog team with St. John Ambulance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XTRAWLD Posted August 30, 2011 Share Posted August 30, 2011 I vote passing them on to your friend. I don't see why giving your 2 year old could hurt it, but it would probably be more beneficial for the older hound. Quote Proudly owned by:10 year old "Ryder" CR Redman Gotcha May 201012.5 year old Angel "Kasey" Goodbye Kasey Gotcha July 2005-Aug 1, 2015 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BrianRke Posted August 30, 2011 Share Posted August 30, 2011 I vote to give them to someone with an older dog. Maybe to your adoption group? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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