Saturday, December 20, 2008

Nutramax Dasuquin MSM: Canine Joint Health Remedy.

By Rebecca Foxton

One of the most popular joint medications is a supplement called Nutramax Dasuquin MSM, which many consumers have purchased for their pets. They have bought it to help support joint function in their dogs & cats.

What what exactly is Nutramax MSM? It's best to know what you are buying so that you know your money is being well spent.

Dasuquin MSM is not the name of a drug; it is simply a brand name for a joint support supplement. Nutramax Dasuquin MSM is another example of a joint support supplement brand. They are very similar products and carry out similar functions.

The two products both contain Glucosamine and Chondroitin. Cosequin contains ONLY these two ingredients and nothing else. For Dasuquin MSM joint support products also contain Methylsulfonylmethane, sometimes known as MSM. Cosequin does not contain this supplement.

What's the big deal about MSM - well it's quite important for pets with arthritis as it can help control the swelling and pain. So you wouldn't want to give a supplement without it.

Therefore although Cosequin contains both Glucosamine and Chondroitin, it can't be deemed suitable for dogs which suffer from arthritis, because of the lack of MSM. It is however, a good brand for those who are only looking for a product that contains Glucosamine and Chondroitin.

If you dog has only certain requirements, Consequin is pretty good, with several strengths and both chewables and capsules to choose from. However, Nutramax Glucosamine should be your choice though if you require MSM.

If your vet mentions the brand Cosequin when examining your dog and advises you to administer him with it, he is probably only advising you to purchase a good quality joint support product. Any high grade product would be suitable, like Nutramax Dasuquin MSM.

Most supplements are interchangeable, but you should ask your vet exactly what supplements are required so you can choose a product that suits your dog's needs exactly. It may be that Dasuquin MSM isn the best product for your pet.

MSM, Glucosamine and Chondroitin are apparent in many products. Nutramax Labs make Nutramax Dasuquin MSM and Nutramax MSM and they pride themselves on being correctly labeled and made from the very best ingredients.

Interestingly enough it has been proven that many brands do not label accurately, so you may be wasting money on an inferior product.

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