Glucosamine and Joint Health

• Glucosamine supplements can improve the symptoms of osteoarthritis and dysplasia, according to Vet Info, as it helps restore and regenerate damaged joints and decrease inflammation. It is commonly paired with chondroitin for maximum effectiveness. Some owners report improvement in as little as 14 days.
  
  

Glucosamine As a Preventative

• Glucosamine can also be used as a preventative against osteoarthritis and is particularly recommended by vets for elderly dogs or others at high risk for the condition.
  
  

Supplement Selection

• Experts at Vet Info recommend using glucosamine sulfate or glucosamine HCL in liquid form and avoiding products with 2KCL or NaCL.
  
  

Dosage

• Common glucosamine dosages for dogs are 750mg per 50 pounds of weight. However, vets often start off with twice that dose for the first two weeks for maximum effectiveness.
  
  

Side Effects

• Side effects of glucosamine in dogs is uncommon. If they do occur, it is usually vomiting or diarrhea, which can likely be eliminated by lowering the dosage.