Nutramax Dasuquin for Small to Medium Dogs, Joint Health Supplement, Contains Glucosamine for Dogs, Plus Chondroitin, ASU, MSM and More, Supports Healthy Joints, Chewable Tablets, 150 Count

It is extremely rare that I place a "life changing" tag on anything. I don't live my life in superlatives and consider myself to be very critical when analyzing any products. I do not hand out 5-star reviews on every product I buy. We have two beagles, now 11 and 13. The younger one started to slow down significantly about 2 years ago. He also became much hairier and was constantly seeking heat. The vet ran some tests and determined he had an underactive thyroid. We put him on thyroid medication and got his levels back to where they should be. Unfortunately, his energy and flexibility only improved slightly. He was still noticeably lethargic, loved laying in the Texas sun (even with the extra hair), and didn't have much motivation for his usual long walks. The vet recommended glucosamine with MSM as some quick physical tests showed stiffening of his joints and tenderness in his back. The vet cautioned that since glucosamine is a supplement, it isn't regulated (read: no clinical trials required). Therefore, some glucosamines are as effective as a placebo. They recommended seeking guidance from a pharmacist or talking to other owners. I saw this as an opportunity to look into the rich reviews from Amazon.com. I started off with a liquid glucosamine product. It had great reviews. Not only was it messy, but the dogs hated it. Yes, I proactively started giving it to our older dog, too. After the first bottle, I didn't see much of a difference. I tried a popular glucosamine pill after that and again, no difference. We also tried a milk-based anti-inflammatory supplement as we had read that this may help. It did, but it was short-lived. We started to wrap our heads around the fact that this might be the beginning of the end. Our dog continued to be lethargic, stiff, and almost depressed. He used to love taking 2+ mile walks and playing in the yard. He did none of this now. It was really depressing to watch. Again, back to Amazon, I did a lot of research and found Dasuquin with MSM. The reviews were glowing and the price was high. Naturally, I was skeptical that this new generation of joint care would be any different. I committed and started him on the "loading cycle." After about 7 days, our old dog started to come back. His desire for walks started to return, he would hang out in the yard, and his confidence improved. At about 2-3 weeks (as the loading cycle completed and we moved to the maintenance cycle), his condition improved even more. At one month, he was about peaked. He now is the first one in-line for walks, wants to stay out the longest, will play in the yard all day, and is confident in doing so. It's like having a 2 year old dog again. Now, after 14 months, we have him and his older brother on a strict maintenance of Dasuquin. Everything is the same as it was at a month in. He is 11 and is doing great. My sense is that as he started to feel better, he became more active. When he was more active, he built up his muscle tone. With increased muscle tone, he was able to be active and flexible and feel good about it. All in all, he is confident, happy, and active. I really couldn't be happier with this product. More recently I sold my brother-in-law on it for his 5 year old English Bulldog. His dog developed tender and sore back legs (common) and began to do less exercise due to discomfort. His experience was almost identical. Results at 1 week, improving up to 4 weeks, peaking and continuing for the past 6 months. He is very happy. Most recently, I turned my mom onto it for her 11 year old German Shepherd with similar joint weakness and discomfort. After just 5 days, she is reporting that her dog has shown a big increase in energy and flexibility. She has been very happy so far and I expect that to continue. All in all, I am extremely pleased with this product. It is one of the very few products I will sell people on. I believe in it wholeheartedly. It truly changed the life of our dog and we are very grateful to have found it.

I use these pills daily for my dog with joint issues. Seems to help. Cheaper than buying from the vet.

This was recommended by my vet. I have a ten lb chi mix, with trick elbows Does not cause him pain, but vet said could cause arthritis, which it has. He's about 12 yrs old, and started limping on front and back legs. I tried the chews, but Hank wouldn't eat. So I bought these tablets,which he still doesn't like, but I crush them, and mix in his food, with a little shredded chicken. That worked. I'm VERY happy with the results! Instead of slowly looking limping down the stairs, he now comes running! It took about 3 weeks see results, but it seems like it took a couple of years off of him. He's a much happier, more comfortable guy now!

Great product, great price. Fast delivery as well!

Seems to help with joints. Dog is 9 and still runs like crazy.

Vet recommended

Been using these for about 3 years now. Used to get the chewy ones and ordered these tablets by mistake. My 2 dogs eat them no problem. These REALLY work, esp for my 10yr old. Such a big difference in energy and mobility. I ran out for a couple months and noticed stiffness and slower gait, after a week back on these she was so much more energetic and running/walking much easier.

I’ve trusted Nutramax Laboratories for years. My dogs previously took the Dasuquin soft chews from this brand, and while they worked great, they were definitely on the expensive side especially with multiple dogs. I decided to try the Dasuquin with MSM chewable tablets hoping my dogs would accept them just as easily… and thankfully, they did! Both of my dogs transitioned without any issue. They take these willingly, and I haven’t had to hide them in food or fight with them to chew them. That was my biggest concern switching from the soft chews, but it turned out not to be a problem at all. In terms of value, this version is much more budget-friendly while still delivering the same joint-support ingredients I was looking for. If you have larger dogs or multiple dogs like I do, the savings really add up over time. I also appreciate that: • The tablets are easy to portion. • They don’t have an overwhelming smell. • My dogs have maintained good mobility and comfort on them. Overall, this is a great alternative to the soft chews if you’re looking to stay with a trusted brand but cut costs a bit. Same quality reputation, better value for the money. I’ll definitely continue purchasing these.

Works well for older dogs mobility without having to use drugs

Works as expected. Great product.

dog ate these quite happily , no side effects

Seems to being making a real difference in our 13 1/2 year old terrier. He is moving much better!

I thought that I was going to have to subject my pomeranian puppy to knee surgery. He was walking/running on three legs but he's been on Dasuquin for a year now and he isn't limping anymore