People are becoming more conscious of drugs and supplements because so much is published on side effects and other problems from their use. Even medications that have been taken by many people for years have been questioned in recent times, causing us to question if these things that are supposed to be good for us are actually safe.
The Dog Food Dilemma
The recent situation with imported dog food has made us painfully aware of a problem that has probably been going on for some time, only the animals couldn't tell us that they were being poisoned. The dog food dilemma caused pet owners to wonder about the safety of other products they use for the "health" of their animals.
Necessary Medications for Dog Health
Some medications and supplements are necessary for a pet's well-being, such as heartworm pills, shampoos for fleas and ticks, and certain inoculations, but how sure can we be with other products that are not as mandatory? Vets have been preaching the need for joint supplements for many years, but are there any risks involved with taking these for an extended time?
Joint Supplement Safety
Thankfully, there are no known problems at this time with approved supplements used for arthritic joints in dogs and cats. These products have been on the market for many years and they use some basic ingredients that have shown very good results without any harm to the animals.
In very rare cases, dogs that are given high doses of joint supplements with chondroitin and glucosamine may have diarrhea or even vomiting when first introduced to the substance.
This is highly unlikely to happen in any given circumstance, and beyond that, no fatalities or severe side effects have ever been reported due to joint supplement use. Most owners give supplements with food, which generally helps avoid any kind of reaction.
Long Term Joint Supplement Use in Canines
Pet owners who worry about the long-term use of a supplement will be happy to know that many dogs take joint supplements for years without any incidents or problems. Usually, a dog can take supplements for about two months in large doses and then the amount can be reduced for the remainder of the dog's life.
Because the joint supplements contain ingredients that are already a part of the dog's physical makeup, there is very little danger of overdosing or experiencing a bodily rejection of the supplements.
If a dog experiences any adverse reactions to joint supplements, they are minor in comparison with the pain and physical loss the animal will experience without their use. Even humans are faced with this kind of tradeoff with some of the drugs they take.
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