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How Glucosamine Works for Dogs
In younger dogs, cartilage is constantly broken down but it is replaced just as quickly. Unfortunately, senior dogs simply do not have the resources available to produce enough cartilage to replace the amount being broken down. Even the cartilage will be very thin or non-existent, and your dog will experience pain. When glucosamine is supplemented, the amount of new cartilage produced is increased, evening out the cartilage recycling process and providing relief from joint pain. So glucosamine not only helps relieve joint pain but helps build new cartilage. You would give your dog glucosamine every day in the form of tablet, liquid, powder or treat form. Talk more to your vet to see if your dog is a good candidate for glucosamine.