Dasuquin® Review: Is Really the Best Joint Health Supplement for Dogs?

Dasuquin® for dogs: Overview

Manufactured by Nutramax laboratories, Dasuquin® is described as the #1 joint health brand recommended by veterinarians.

Dasuquin® for dogs: Details

Dasuquin® is described as the most comprehensive joint health supplement, which includes high quality, researched ingredients. It is only available from your veterinarians and combines NMX1000® ASU (avocado/soybean unsaponifiables), decaffeinated tea with Cosequin’s FCHG49® glucosamine hydrochloride and TRH122®. These ingredients help stimulate cartilage production and ASU helps to potentiate glucosamine and chondroitin activity. The product can also be purchased with MSM. Dasuquin® is available in soft chews and tablets. Dosage begins with a 4-6 week administration period of 1 soft chew/tablet for dogs 10-29lbs, 2 chews/tablets for dogs 30-59lbs and 2 chews/tablets for dogs 60-120lbs. Maintenance levels are then reduced to every other day for dogs 10-29lbs, 1 chew/tablet for dogs 30-59lbs and 1 chew/tablet for dogs 60-120lbs. This product is available in 84 and 150 count with the 150 count size being recommended for long term use. Cost may vary depending on your veterinary but can be purchased for approximately $45.99 for 84 tabs (small – medium dogs) and $54.99 for 84 tabs (large dogs).

Good about Dasuquin® for dogs

#1 joint health brand recommended by veterinarians.
Available in chewable tablets and tasty soft chews.
Very detailed website with comprehensive FAQ section, and product brochure.
No adverse side effects, even for dogs with sensitivity to avocados.
Available as Dasuquin® for small dogs and Dasuquin® for large dogs.
Available in 84 count and 150 count economy size for long term use.
Links to clinical studies and research of product are available on the manufacturer website.
Tablets can be fed directly or crumbled and mixed with food.
Rebate coupon available from the manufacturer website.

Bad about Dasuquin® for dogs

Only available from veterinarians who will monitor treatment plan.
Change may be gradual and may take 4 – 6 weeks to see improvements. However improvements may be seen sooner in some dogs.

Conclusion

Although this product states it is only available from veterinarians, it can be found on third party websites for sale to the public. However it should be noted that this product has been designed for administration under close monitoring from a veterinarian only and it is suggested you have your veterinarian monitor the treatment plan. The available clinical studies supporting the effectiveness of this product are particularly useful, giving pet owners detailed information regarding the product they are purchasing. For this reason Dasuquin may have more credibility and reliability as compared to other joint supplements on the market containing similar ingredients.