Old Dogs with Arthritis

How often is the injection given?

Another thumbs up for Glucosamine and MSM - we just switched our older guy (the guy in my avatar, pic is 7 years old) to mature dog dog food (as it has glucosamine) and add in both glucosamine and MSM pills on advice from the vet.

One thing our vet mentioned - there is little testing of the supplements marketed for animals and there can be some quality issues - look for "NN" and a number following it on the label. Here is the explanation for "NN" and what it signifies: "All pet health supplements that are Health Canada approved are listed in the Low Risk Veterinary Health Product Directory (LRVHP) and have a Notification Number (NN). This is similar to the ‘DIN’ number that you will find on your own prescription drugs"

Not all the supplements have a NN number but if you can find some, probably of a better quality. This only applies if they are marketed as pet supplements.

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Originally Posted by GRAARG

Here is the explanation for "NN" and what it signifies: "All pet health supplements that are Health Canada approved are listed in the Low Risk Veterinary Health Product Directory (LRVHP) and have a Notification Number (NN). This is similar to the ‘DIN’ number that you will find on your own prescription drugs"

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Thanks I wasn't aware of that...good to know !!

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Originally Posted by Sharon

How often is the injection given?

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The injections are given every other week, 4 times. The results lasted well over one year, we did this for a few years till she had gotten very old and passed on.
She lived a very active life with those injections.
For the cost, you will have to check with your vet as prices have risen, at the time we used it , it was $25.00 per injection, well worth it in my mind as our dog [lab] did not show any signs of lameness and hunted with me all the time till she died of old age.