Hi,
Our 9 mo lab mix (?) puppy (now about 53 lbs and pretty lean) had an episode of limping at about 7 months, and had an xray several weeks later which revealed some hereditary growth-related incongruities in the elbow (the precursors to elbow dysplasia). He has not gotten worse, but still exhibits stiffness and limping after very active days. Still loves to run and play. We're wondering if it would hurt to start him on joint supplements like glucosamine or chondroitin at an early age, given that this is likely something he'll be dealing with for the rest of his life. Are there side effects that people have experienced with these forms of supplements, or known long-term side effects of giving them?
Thanks for any advice.
Maria (and Floyd)
Our 9 mo lab mix (?) puppy (now about 53 lbs and pretty lean) had an episode of limping at about 7 months, and had an xray several weeks later which revealed some hereditary growth-related incongruities in the elbow (the precursors to elbow dysplasia). He has not gotten worse, but still exhibits stiffness and limping after very active days. Still loves to run and play. We're wondering if it would hurt to start him on joint supplements like glucosamine or chondroitin at an early age, given that this is likely something he'll be dealing with for the rest of his life. Are there side effects that people have experienced with these forms of supplements, or known long-term side effects of giving them?
Thanks for any advice.
Maria (and Floyd)
