Anser anser
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Im not overly fond of metacam as i lost a dog using this stuff -but my mrs advised collagen based products can assist greatly in sore old bones so anyone able to validate??
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No evidence of a positive effect. Collagen is part of tendon/ligament and is one of the structural proteins in joint cartilage. When arthritis occurs, the collagen, amongst other things, breaks down, the degrades causing further breakdown - as many of our knees demonstrate!
It's a nice idea to replace that collagen and lots of it is sold. Except - collagen is a protein and is broken down by the gut enzymes, the collagen in joints is made on site by the cells.
Other than Omega-3 fats, none of the supplements have much evidence for them
Metacam works well in most dogs, sorry you had a problem with it, serious side effects are rare
It's a nice idea to replace that collagen and lots of it is sold. Except - collagen is a protein and is broken down by the gut enzymes, the collagen in joints is made on site by the cells.
Other than Omega-3 fats, none of the supplements have much evidence for them
Metacam works well in most dogs, sorry you had a problem with it, serious side effects are rare
Anser anser
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There are a few reports from recent studies that hydrolised forms of collagen can enter the bloodstream more effectively and could be effective.
Collagen Supplements May Offer Real Benefits, Large Review Suggests Summary article
Collagen Supplements May Offer Real Benefits, Large Review Suggests Summary article
I've seen this about hydrolysed, but even if they cross from the gut, the turnover of cells in an arthritic joint is so slow, it's not likely they will make a difference.
Any good for hip joint issues? My bitch starting down that road unfortunately, havent had vet opinion yet but prefer to be prepared
Collagen has very little if any impact on a damaged joint. Keep the dog light and fit and use pain relief when needed
It's only place is in curries.
Like a lot of remedies, any of its alleged effects are due to tow effects - firstly the normal up and down of arthritic pain, which many of us will relate to , second the care-giver placebo. This is where the person giving the treatment wants it to work and sees an effect. It applies to vets as well as owners!
shakey jake
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So if i curry a labrador ill stop its joint pain?
Interesting
th32
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My old teckel/jadg cross has suffered joint pain since she was young. I started giving her chondroprotective pills when she was 7/8y old. The effect was noticed not only by myself, but also by my hunting pals who were unaware of the supplements she was taking. I remember one of them suggesting I was doping her. I didn´t change her diet or habits. She stalked/tracked big game and flushed birds almost every week until she was 13y.
Nowadays she is over 15y and still alive and kicking. Chondroprotectors have been of great help to her.
Nowadays she is over 15y and still alive and kicking. Chondroprotectors have been of great help to her.
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Youmove has high levels of omega 3 fatty acids which acts as an alternative substrate for the proinflammatory arachidonic acid pathway that directs the body to producing less severely inflammatory cytokines. The important thing is that it works so keep giving it but it’s not likely to be due to the supplement of glucosamine and chondroitin which as Buchan says is not likely to be absorbed from the gut intact. Another substance with some science behind it is Boswellia which has been used for millennia in the east.
Here’s a reference for Boswellia
pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Effectiveness of Boswellia and Boswellia extract for osteoarthritis patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis - PMC
Osteoarthritis (OA) is the commonest form of inflammatory joint disease. Unfortunately, to date, there is no appropriate treatment for OA. Boswellia serrata was considered as a potent anti-inflammatory, anti-arthritic and analgesic agent that may be ...
pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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