Horse Supplements for dogs

[Zuki]

Lately I have been on a search to change some of the supplements my two newfs are on -primarily joint ones with Glucosamine HCI, MSM etc . Since most of the products out there are geared toward average sized dogs it seems they need 8 tablets of this, 5 of that, tablespoons of another, etc etc.

I know several folks on this board are also horse owners (lucky you!). Has anyone given their dogs a horse supplement? Cost wise this is a much more price effective way to go in many supplements but I am not sure of the safety value.

Any opinions?

[ 01-30-2005, 03:32 PM: Message edited by: Zuki ]

 

[sarnewfie]

i used to buy the chondriton, and GL from springtime that was mainly sold to horse people, joint health in powder form to made for the horse people, i bought all that till it was figured out that we saved a lot of money buying chewable tabs.

 

[Michelle]

I have used the Vita-Flex products with good results for our German Shepherd. I've used the MSM, as well as the Equinyl. They people at Vita flex are great to work with and will give you the dosage for dogs. Their number is 800-848-2359. They'll answer any questions you have about dosage and which products are best for your needs. I think that it is more cost effective to buy the horse sized products. They last a looong time.

 

[ptrent]

Anyone have a web site for these products? Sounds like something worth exploring.

Phil

 

[Michelle]

Here ya go! http://www.vita-flex.com