Want to know which Joint supplements are better for a older Great Dane. Or what to look for when looking for supplements.
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Hello and welcome to PetCoach. Good joint supplements include Omega 3s, Fish Oil, Glucosamine Sulfate (not HCl version, that just gets peed out as expensive pee), Green Lipped Muscles, and you can talk to your vet about Cartrophen injections. Also, swimming is good at building muscle without pressure on the joints, and keeping Retro a healthy weight (a bit on the lean side is best for these big dogs). Soft bedding in a warm area with moderate exercise also helps. Best of luck with Retro.
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