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I want to put Floyd on a joint supplement. Hes 10 ish, I forget his exact age. And he had a horrible injury and had protruding discs in his back and neck. Hes come back from that amazingly well, but I know at some point that sort of thing is going to catch up with him. But the awkward bit is I need it to be liquid I can syringe. He gets horribly upset about tablets and wont eat his food if there's suspicious things mixed into it. He does however love his pain killers being syringed as we've done some work with it and hes more than happy to have delicious things syringed. Hes a funny little dog. Is there anything like that that has any sort of decent ingredients and ideally some research showing it works. I'm not really bothered about any sort of pain killing effect, but just something to support his joints and maybe something to help any inflammation as I'm sure there must be some sometimes.

He has regular pain killers if he needs them, monthly physio and does rehab work and targetted exercises, so its probably more for my benefit than his, but if it wont hurt and might help then I'm happy to fund it.
 
I have just swapped my younger Lancashire Heeler from Yumove to Riaflex HA plus Green lipped mussel on his physio's advice. Its a powder so you could probably add water and syringe it.
He had surgery on a limb deformity when young and has metal work in his leg, and competes in agility, so needs a bit extra. 3 year old GSD is on Yumove adult, 14 year old heeler was on Yumove Joint care plus but I have stopped now because he has kidney failure and pancreatitis so just on a renal diet, and monthly laser for his arthritis.
 
I don't know if it's something done for dogs but is it worth talking to the vet about daily loxicom? It's anti inflammatory (and pain killing). Otherwise (or as well I suppose) the omega 3:6 ratio in cod liver oil makes it anti inflammatory. Green lipped mussel contains a compound I can't remember the name of that directly prevents synthesis of inflammation mediators in the body
 
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I know you're not looking at arthritis necessarily but I found this a useful resource when I was looking at things for Ivy. I think we went for Riaflex omega oil (although need to restock!)
 
I asked recently on here about a supplement for my new girl ( preventative more than anything) the consensus seemed to be that riaflex was the most recommended, when she had her new patient check up with the vet and I said she was on it the vet was impressed and said they often recommend it for all ages but most people aren't willing to pay for a supplement till they see something wrong. She did come to us with pain killers as her pre homing vet check identified some stiffness in her limb extensions but vet last week said there was no signs of it now, obviously can't say if that was a slight injury that had healed or the riaflex doubg some good.
I did buy the pawable one for a clients old dog that was clearly uncomfortable and it did seem to help him.
 
FieldOrnaments said:
I don't know if it's something done for dogs but is it worth talking to the vet about daily loxicom? It's anti inflammatory (and pain killing). Otherwise (or as well I suppose) the omega 3:6 ratio in cod liver oil makes it anti inflammatory. Green lipped mussel contains a compound I can't remember the name of that directly prevents synthesis of inflammation mediators in the body
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I dont think he needs loxicom. He gets a low dose of liquid paracetemol but only intermittently if hes had a really long walk or been swimming etc.

Riaflex let you order a small amount to see if your dog will eat it, so I'll get him some green lipped mussel and one of their joint supplements and see what he thinks and how easy it is to syringe.

Dog supplements seem to be even worse than horse supplements, they dont tell you the amounts of each useful thing that you are actually feeding which useless. And so many that just seem to be crap with nothing of use in them
 
I'm Dun said:
I dont think he needs loxicom. He gets a low dose of liquid paracetemol but only intermittently if hes had a really long walk or been swimming etc.

Riaflex let you order a small amount to see if your dog will eat it, so I'll get him some green lipped mussel and one of their joint supplements and see what he thinks and how easy it is to syringe.

Dog supplements seem to be even worse than horse supplements, they dont tell you the amounts of each useful thing that you are actually feeding which useless. And so many that just seem to be crap with nothing of use in them
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I actually found Riaflex good for info . I emailed explaining each dogs requirements and they replied in detail . They advised against giving it to the 14 year old
 
Cinnamontoast said:
Mine have green lipped mussel powder mixed with natural yoghurt. It goes in their normal dinner. Could you mix in powder?
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Good idea! I have found a liquid version but its for feeding fish not dogs so probably not a good idea. They both love anything creamy so yoghurt would be a hit
 
My JR has Riaflex Joint plus HA supplement, Riaflex Green Mussel and also Riaflex Boswellia, the boswellia has been brilliant for her arthritis. I mix them into plenty of warm bone broth and add cooked chicken as she is fussy and will not take the supplements in her dinner, but will take them mixed into bone broth with some chicken added.
I too have found Riaflex to be very helpful with info and any queries.
 
I've just bought some from Nupafeed. Its tiny pellets and a whippet would only need a small amount- unless they are deceptivly heavy! I have not idea what a whippet weighs. Cecil who is usually a dustbin can eat his food and leave said pellets, You're welcome to give that a try if you want.
 
Lyprinol (exactly the same as antinol which is marketed for dogs but cheaper). They're gel caps so you can just squeeze out the contents on to food or a spoonful of yogurt.
 
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