Seraquin® Joint Tablets for Cats and Dogs

These two supplements share similar ingredients and so you will likely be overdosing on some of these if giving them together. It is advised to use one or the other as it is unknown as to whether this would have any detrimental effects.

Yes you can use both Joint Force/YuMove and Seraquin together. However they contain very similar ingredients, Joint Force is a comprehensive joint supplement that should contain all your dog needs to support their joints. Seraquin does not contain any additional beneficial ingredients compared to Joint Force and you would be doubling up on most of the ingredients within. This will do no harm but may be unecessary.

Seraquins safety hasn't been tested on pregnant or nursing cats however it is generally considered to be a safe supplement with no serious side effects.

The degree to which your dog will improve following surgery cannot be guaranteed whatever you do. It will depend on many factors but Seraquin is widely believed to be able to help with this and improve the symptoms of discomfort and stiffness which may persist in future. I would say that it is indeed a logical choice to give to your dog along with the Metacam. You must make sure that you try and follow your vet's advice regarding a gradual return to exercise and maintain careful weight control as these factors are also important.

It does have a distinctive taste and horses can be very determined not to eat something they have taken a dislike to. Almost all horses have some treat item which they adore and can be used to mask unwanted medication. It is trial and error to find which one suits yours. Things to try include peanut butter, cooked mashed carrots, bran mixed with beer, after dinner mints, or very sweet, sticky syrups containing molasses, brown sugar or whatever you think he might enjoy. This is not an easy job and you might well waste some, but unless you have a very cooperative horse there is no real way for most people to force it down. You just have to get him to eat it in a food he likes. Once you have found what this is, things can get easier.

It is intended that a these tablets are taken every day for a long period, possibly lifelong if needed.

Any of the glucosamine/chondroitin basaed supplements might be suitable. There is no good way of us testing one against another, but any of them might well prove beneficial. We have our own brand of joint supplement called Joint Force which is designed to contain all the potentially helpful constituents in a well balanced and palatable formulation. You might want to look at that. There are a few other things you can do to help your dog. One is to encourage regular but minimal exercise. The ideal thing for your dog would be to get up and potter about frequently during the day, every day, but never go for a longer walk or to do anything at all strenuous. If the joints can be kept moving about gently but not strained at all, that gives them the best chance of remaining supple and comfortable. The other thing would be to gradually lose a little weight if your dog is plump. This can only be achieved by restricting food and can seem too mean on an older dog, but carrying less weight around has a massive impact on mobility and joint comfort, so it might be worth bearing in mind.

There are no significant comparative trials between all these different brands of joint supplement, so nobody can say which is going to be more effective. In our experience the product which has the largest number of positive reviews is Yumove, but that is not a scientific test. Our own product Joint Force was designed to include all the main, quality ingredients in the most economic form possible, so that should be as good as anything. Having said that I do believe that both Synoquin and Seraquin are top quality products and it might not matter too much which brand you use, as long as you include the various ingredients believed to be of benefit from a reliable source.

This sounds like the sort of degenerative joint disease ("arthritis") which most older dogs get to some extent. It often seems to affect the back legs more than the front, but it is likely that many of her joints are getting stiff and sore. This is always more evident after periods of inactivity. The joints will loosen up with a bit of gentle movement. There are a number of things which can be done to help. The most effective treatment is prescribed anti-inflammatory medication. You would need to see your vet to get this, though we can supply it for you economically if your vet provides a written prescription. Seraquin and other similar supplements do seem to provide relief from these symptoms too, though not usually very quickly. They have to be used for a few weeks usually to see much difference. There are a number of other things you can do to help, regarding weight control and sensible exercise. Regular, gentle exercise twice a day is useful. It is important to keep the joints moving, but not under excessive strain. It helps to keep up with gentle, short walks, as well as just encouraging her to get up and move about a bit during the day. Weight control has a massive impact on mobility for dogs like this. Unless she is already slim, you would help her a great deal by getting her to lose a little weight. If in doubt, feed a bit less.

Seraquin will probably help and is free from side effects, but prescribed medication and weight reduction usually make even more difference.

Probably it will help, cannot be sure. Where there is any minor damage to the joint, these sorts of supplements seem to help to reduce the symptoms of stiffness and discomfort. A luxating patella will not be able to function as well as one in perfect position, so normal wear and tear on the joint is likely to be greatly accelerated. At some point, your dog may well show symptoms but the supplement should be able to delay/reduce these. I would recommend a supplement such as Seraquin.