Bailey, my Norwegian Elkhound, is 12 1/2 years old and 2 months ago moved around about as easily as a 105-year-old grandpa. My vet gave me some samples of Rimadyl, and while the drug had a positive effect, the case-studies online terrified me (dogs were dying after several months of treatment and autopsies revealed acute liver damage believed to be caused by Rimadyl). I know you can't believe everything you read online, but I'm not willing to take any chances with Bailey's health, especially since Rimadyl won't extend his life - it can only make him more comfortable.
I decided to supplement his diet with a joint enhancer instead. I purchased a 90 count bottle of Ark Naturals Joint "Rescue" about a month ago and it has made a phenomenal difference in Bailey's quality of life. Both Kerry (dog-sitter extraordinaire) and my dad have commented on Bailey's reclaimed sense of spryness and increased energy. Bailey even jogged with my dad on Saturday morning!
Next week we'll adjust to the "normal" dosage of the supplement (Bailey's recommended dosage should've been doubled until then, but with his sensitive stomach I adjusted it down to 1 1/2 the recommended dosage).
While some of the prices I found online are extremely inflated, I know I didn't pay more than $27 for 90 tablets at Whole Foods. Yes, they were on sale, but the regular price was no where near the $40 price tag on the Ark Naturals site. Amazon has a 90-tablet bottle listed at $28.63.
As indicated earlier, Bailey has an extremely sensitive digestive system, but this supplement hasn't upset his regularity at all. If you've got an elderly four-legged friend, I highly recommend this supplement.
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way to go bailey boy!
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