How long should my dog take joint supplements for long-term health?

If this is a glucosamine supplement he should probably take it forever as long as he does not have any negative side effects like diarrhea or stomach upset since he will always have a luxating patella and be predisposed to developing arthritis. If your veterinarian recommended starting a supplement it would be best to see how long they would want Rascal to be taking the supplement since they know his individual case best.

For treatment of growth problems it should be fed until at least 18months of age; in many cases a low dose is used long term to maintain cartilage health without any side effects on the liver or kidneys

Happy holidays to you, too! Joint supplements can be helpful to support the joint and minimize further damage, but they won't make current joint issues go away. I would discuss other medications with your vet. In a young dog with hip pain, I would do x-rays to look for hip dysplasia or other bony changes. Your vet may also have a recommendation for a different supplement for long-term use.

As long as your dogs are getting a high quality dog food, you do not need to give them any vitamins. Their food will provide all the vitamins they need. You can give them glucosamine, which is a dietary supplement that helps with joint health. Typically it's given as 20 mg/lb of body weight, and you can find canine glucosamine tablets at the pet store. One of the most important things to do is have yearly vet health checks for them to make sure everything is ok. Be sure to keep up to date with their vaccines, flea treatment, deworming treatments, and heartworm treatments. Also have regular dental cleanings done with the vet. Just like humans, dogs need their teeth cleaned, and severe dental disease can lead to other problems such as liver abscesses and endocarditis from bacteria traveling from the mouth via the bloodstream. I hope this helps!

Dasuquin with MSM and Cosequin DS Plus MSM (both by Nutramax Labs) are excellent products. I prefer these because it is the same company that makes the human product, Cosamin, and one of the few companies that submits its products for outside testing to verify ingredients. The GlycoFlex line of products would also be one to consider. These are my own personal recommendations.

Great questions! Yes, you can give Grizz joint health tablets. I recommend Cosequin, it's an excellent joint supplement for dogs. He should see the vet at least yearly for a health check, and to receive vaccines as needed. Always take him into the vet when he's sick so he can be treated promptly. Best of luck, I hope this helps!

Many pets are on Cosequin long term to help support their joints, and most of them do well on it. See the link below for more information on potential side effects https://veterinarypartner.vin.com/default.aspx?pid=19239&id=4951424 You can speak to your vet about what supplement(s) are appropriate for Oscar's particular condition and how long he should be on them.