Many dogs suffer from arthritis as they age. This painful condition, which occurs in dogs and people, results when cartilage, the cushioning between the bones, begins to thin and wear away. As a result, the ends of the bones start to rub against each other, and you may notice your dog starting to limp. Trauma, disease, or normal wear and tear that comes with use over years all may cause arthritis.
Glucosamine and Green Lip Mussels are two leading ingredients that are used in Pure Paws Joint Health Supplement. In a clinical trial consisted of two arms in which the subjects received either: 1) glucosamine HCl, chondroitin sulfate, N-acetyl-D-glucosamine, ascorbic acid, and zinc sulfate or 2) carprofen. For complete dosing and titration schedules, please see Table 2.The primary outcome of efficacy in the treatment of osteoarthritis was determined through subjective veterinarian assessment at 0, 14, 42, 70 and 98 days of treatment.
The outcome measures included scores for joint mobility, lameness, pain on palpation, weight-bearing, and an overall score for clinical condition. In the carprofen arm, statistically significant improvements were found between the pre-treatment and change scores for all five efficacy parameters at or before 70 days. In contrast, the glucosamine and chondroitin arm showed statistically significant improvements in pain, weight-bearing, and overall condition for the first time at 70 days!
The takeaway? Glucosamine sulfate — offered pain relief superior or equal to “the commonly used analgesic or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs! Glucosamine joint supplements is proven to alleviate the symptoms of joint damage by boosting the repair of damaged cartilage, specifically articular cartilage, or the moist, spongy material that forms a cushion between joints. Joint supplements are often used as an early intervention and throughout the progression of arthritis, as they are safe for long-term use in most patients.