Cosequin Soft Chews For Dogs vs. Glyco-Flex I for Dogs Comparison

Cosequin Soft Chews For Dogs

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Glyco-Flex I for Dogs

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Product Type

Soft Chew

Chewable Tablet

How it works

Maintains joints and connective tissue

Maintains healthy joints & connective tissue

Relieves canine arthritis & Relieves fever

Additional Benefits

Chondroitin

300 mg

N/A

Omega Fatty Acids

Manganese

N/A

For Medium and Small Dogs

N/A

Creatine

N/A

Perna

N/A

600 mg

N/A

What Makes it Different?

Comes in a easy to administer, tasty soft chew

Specially formulated for younger dogs or dogs predisposed to hip or joint dysfunction

Does not reduce appetite like other aspirin products

How Long Does it Take to Work?

1-3 weeks

Within a few hours of dosing

Usage

Taste

Pork Liver Flavor

Natural Imitation Roast Chicken Flavor

Roast Beef Flavor

Ok to Use with RX Pain Medications?

Recommended For

Dogs

Large & Giant Breed Dogs

Here's What Customers are Saying Pros

"She loves the taste, thinks it's a treat."

"...for about 2 weeks now and she is obviously moving around much better (and faster) and seems happier. "

"NO limp and no hesitation about stairs and jumping into..."

Here's What Customers are Saying Cons

N/A

" Unfortunately, she refused to touch it. "

"doesn't seem to like the taste."

Vet Review

Similar to the original Cosequin for dog formula, I have found that many picky canines will prefer the Cosequin Soft Chews over the original formula, and it is in those cases that I will often reach for this product first. This wonderful product contains the same glucosamine and chondroitin of the original formula that significantly supports joint health. I have only rarely seen diarrhea in dogs when using this product, however it¿s easy to administer formulation does make it one of my favorites. I therefore give it an overall rating of 4.5 out of 5.

Glyco-Flex I is a wonderful product is for those pets with early or mild arthritis. Not only does this formula have the Perna Canaliculus of the original classic formula, but additional glucosamine added helps add to the joint stabilizing effect of this supplement. This is one of the most common products I will use in younger dogs as a preventative supplement, or dogs/breeds predisposed to hip or other joint dysfunction. For pets that have more serious joint problems. I will often use the more advanced formula Glycoflex II or Glycol-flex III products. However for those pets with mild or early arthritis this will be one of the first products I will reach for off of the shelf. I only rarely see diarrhea in treated pets, and am happy to give this product an overall ranking of 4.5 out of 5.

Vetrin Aspirin product review: In recent years there has been the development of many newer nonsteroidal anti inflammatory drugs to help manage both acute and chronic pain for a variety of medical conditions from arthritis and spinal problems, to post surgical management of pain. While these newer drugs are often considered somewhat more effective and safer than older drugs like aspirin, they are also much more expensive. In my opinion and experience over many years of veterinary practice, products like vetrin aspirin are often comparibly effective to these newer drugs, and I have even found vetrin to be effective at lower than recommended dosages than the label suggests, as low as 3 to 5 mg per pound once or twice daily as needed. As with any products of the nonsteroidal anti inflammatory drug class, I always recommend vet exams and blood work before starting such over the counter medicines. As is also the case with drugs of this class, occasional digestive and less common kidney/liver issues can occur with both short or long term use in very sensitive pets. However at lower dosages and with periodic vet exams both before and when using this product longer term, I have found this product quite effective, especially when used with joint supplements like super joint enhancer from 1800petmeds. I give this product an overall rating of a 4, with an efficacy a 4 and taste/ease of use a 5.

How Much Do I Give My Pet?

Depends on Weight

Depends on weight.

RX Prescription Required?

Known Side Effects

None

Side effects which may occur include vomiting, diarrhea, loss of appetite, darkening of stool color, change in behavior or a decrease/increase in water consumption.

Rare Side Effects

Diarrhea

None

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