Sue R Posted November 30, 2004 Report Share Posted November 30, 2004 While at the Frontrunner SDT a couple of weekends ago, I got into a discussion with another woman about joint supplements. My senior Aussie (12 1/2) has been experiencing some weakness in his hind end. X-rays show his hips to be fine. This woman gave me the name of a supplement that had been used with very nice results on a younger Aussie of her acquaintance. I have (not surprisingly) forgotten the name of the supplement, but I am quite sure it's not Cosequin. If you are that helpful woman, would you mind giving me that information again? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valhalla Posted November 30, 2004 Report Share Posted November 30, 2004 Sue, since you were at Sam's trial, I bet it was Synovi G3 that was recommended. Most handlers I know that have dogs with joint problems use that product with great success. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue R Posted November 30, 2004 Author Report Share Posted November 30, 2004 Thanks, Christine! I will do a search on that on the web. That's not the product the woman I was speaking to mentioned. but it sounds reasonable if many of the good handlers use it. I'll check it out. Thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valhalla Posted November 30, 2004 Report Share Posted November 30, 2004 Sue, here is a link to the product on the DVM website: http://www.dvmpharmaceuticals.com/display....viG3%20Granules I use the granules, but it also comes in tablets and soft chews. You can buy it through Valley Vet Supply or other catalog retailers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philologus Posted December 1, 2004 Report Share Posted December 1, 2004 Was it Glucosamine Sulphate? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue R Posted December 1, 2004 Author Report Share Posted December 1, 2004 Christine, I ordered some of the Synovi granules to try. No, Philo, it was some sort of brand name. But, thanks! I am also considering (depending on how the Synovi works out) making up my own fomulation but using bulk powdered supplements from the health food store (like GNC) and mixing my own for Mac. I have some info that has been posted on another board, from some folks who have gone that route and felt they had positive results. I'll try the Synovi first and see what happens. Thanks for writing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valhalla Posted December 1, 2004 Report Share Posted December 1, 2004 I am certain you will like the Synovi G3 and will see results within a few weeks to a month. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tucknjill Posted December 1, 2004 Report Share Posted December 1, 2004 Hey Sue, I have used the Synovi with incredible results on Tucker and Grace... Tuck for his back injury and Grace for her knee (hit a stump at 6 months and had a probable partial tear to her crutiate) I also use it on Libby as a precation and my old Dalmatian (14 yrs) who was losing strength in her rear end..(after only three weeks, she is back to her old self and running outruns with the Border Collies.) Anyway, the only thing I can add is that I use 1 whole tablet vs the rec. 1/2 for my dogs. Hope it helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue R Posted December 1, 2004 Author Report Share Posted December 1, 2004 Thanks, Sam, I'll keep that in mind. So far, I have only heard good things about the Synovi. The cost does not seem out of line - if it does the job, it will be well worth it. I have a few other options to look at that I got mainly off Bill Gary's board, if this doesn't work right for him. Looking forward to seeing you sometime down the road! I'm off to Lisa's for the weekend (her root canal - I'll be there to lend moral support) and Saturday at Vicki Hughes'. Wish us luck - all Celt's runs are on goats and he's never even seen a goat before! They just don't let such inexperienced dogs run on cattle. Did you notice that one of the jackets on the rainwear thread comes in the color called Margarita? That way, you can wear your Margaritas both ways, and still stay dry (in a manner of speaking). Thanks again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tucknjill Posted December 2, 2004 Report Share Posted December 2, 2004 LOL yeah if it hadnt clashed with my hair, I would have been all over it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goatdonna Posted December 17, 2004 Report Share Posted December 17, 2004 Because of this thread I ordered Synovi G3 for our rescue GSD, who has had more than his share of orthopedic misadventures. The latest was with the manure spreader which resulted in a messed up hock joint and surgery. He has been on glucosamine supplements for several months. I think the Synovi G3 is already showing results. He is moving better than he has for a long time(he also has some hip dysplasia). Thanks for this information. Donna Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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