ExoticRx · exoticrx.com/drugs/glucosamine-chondroitin
US brand names:Cosequin, Dasuquin
Glucosamine-Chondroitin is dosed at 20–25 mg/kg glucosamine PO q24h in dogs, per Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Glucosamine: precursor for GAG synthesis in cartilage. Chondroitin: GAG that inhibits degradative enzymes. Together support cartilage matrix production.
Nutraceutical — not FDA-regulated. Evidence mixed but widely used. Very safe. GI upset rare. Effect takes 4-6 weeks. Often combined with MSM or omega-3s.
Species references:All Cat (Domestic) drugsAll Dog (Domestic) drugs
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