Nutri-Vet Hip and Joint Extra Strength Soft Chews for Dogs

Nutri-Vet Hip & Joint Regular Strength Soft Chews provide 250 mg of glucosamine, 200 mg of chondroitin and 40 mg of vitamin C. Natural smoke flavor.

Directions for Use:

Two (2) soft chews per 40 lbs of body weight twice daily. Allow four to six weeks for best results. Continue as needed.

PRODUCT FACTS

Active Ingredients per 2 Soft Chews:

Glucosamine Hydrochloride (from shellfish) – 250 mg

Chondroitin (from porcine trachea) – 200 mg

scorbic Acid (Vitamin C) – 40 mg

Inactive ingredients:

Calcium Propionate, Caramel Color, Dried Brewers Yeast, Garlic, Gelatin, Glycerin, Lamb, Lecithin, Minerals (Calcium Carbonate, Calcium Iodate, Cobalt Carbonate, Copper Sulfate, Ferrous Sulfate, Manganous Oxide, Sodium Selenite, Zinc Oxide, Zinc Sulfate), Mixed Tocopherols, Molasses, Natural Flavor, Natural Smoke Flavor, Oat Flour, Pea Fiber, Peas, Pearled Barley, Pearled Barley Flour, Phosphoric Acid, Poultry Fat (Preserved with Mixed Tocopherols and Citric Acid), Rice, Rosemary Extract, Salt, Water, Zinc Propionate.

Key Components

Glucosamine HCL is the key building block for making cartilage. Recent reports in veterinary journals have validated the benefits of glucosamine in maintaining joint health and supporting mobility and activity in dogs of all ages and sizes.

Chondroitin sulfate protects existing cartilage and slows its break down.

Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) is a potent antioxidant that is also important for the formation of bone and cartilage.

Best Use

Ideal for early support of healthy joints of small and medium active, overweight dogs.

FAQ

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.

I noticed that you have tablets, soft chews, biscuits and liquid forms of hip and joint supplements for dogs, why so many? Why so many forms?

I don’t know about you, but I like variety in my diet! We try to make it as easy as possible to ensure your pet eats the supplements we make. What better way, than to have a biscuit in the morning and a liver flavored chewable at bed time.