I feed my old Golden a dog food containing glucosamine and chondroitin. It is OK to give him the Nutri-Vet Hip & Joint biscuits?
It is generally accepted by veterinarians that larger, older breeds predisposed to joint conditions may benefit from 500mg of glucosamine once or twice daily. Many brands of premium pet food sold in pet specialty stores contain only 200 to 800mg of glucosamine per kg (2.2 pounds) of food – not body weight – thus making it difficult for dogs to ingest sufficient levels to promote joint flexibility and maintain healthy joint connective tissue, without overeating. Note: Incorporating ingredients not listed as approved ingredients in the Official Publication of AAFCO and “not recognized as essential nutrients by AAFCO Nutrient Profiles” into pet foods adds to the controversy because foods containing such components are considered “adulterated” by AAFCO.
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