We are starting Chuy on Glucosamine supplement as a precaution for the future, being a Tripawd and all.  Our other two dogs, Gretchen is getiing older and a large breed mix, and Anka a 1 yr. old Ger. Shep. with possible hip dysplasia (we'll know more after next week's x-rays) will also be taking it. 

Now on to the question……All of the liquid Glucosamine supplements we have found either have Corn syrup or Fructose in them.  Everything I have read says that this can lead to diabetes in dogs.  Corn syrup and fructose is on the list of "Do Not Feed" foods for dogs. 

Is this true and if it is, what do you recommend?  The first vet we have talked to did not recommend anything!  We are going to see another vet next week, but would like more than one opinion on this matter. 

Thanks in advance!

Eleanor

I looked at the ingredients for Synflex, there is fructose in it.  It is listed as an inactive ingredient.

just curious as to why you are doing liquid?  Is that better absorbed?  I actually have been giving Whiskey dasaquin and gave it to Magic after his surgery…for whiskey it was a suggestion made by some breeders (who apparently don't know their asses from a hole in the ground) for his ears (all his siblings had ears up before he came here back on July 3!!!!!!  his may finally be starting up, NOW)….I have now had two vets politely hide their snickers as they told me it won't hurt him but it certainly isn't going to help the cartilege…..Not sure I am going to continue when the bottle is done….but can't see dumping what I have….maybe I should put it on angel exchange…

Didn't mean to hijack the thread, but was curious about the liquid

I was looking at a liquid because it is easily put right on the regular food as usually it is flavored with beef or chicken.

Thanks Pam…I think I will stop it….my vet felt it wouldn't do any harm but it certainly wouldn't do what was suggested, so there really is no reason to be giving it at 6 mos…his breeder also gives vit. c from weaning to forever and my vet says careful careful with the c because of tummy issues….

I'm not smart enuf to be fooling around with supplements…one of the reasons I have NEVER considered the BARF diet…(course out of 22 vets, at our practice, there are TWO who are mildly in favor of a raw diet…) I just don't have the knowledge nor the inclination to do the research to put all the stuff in the food that they are supposed to have….

THanks again Pam…your imput is invaluable!!