I wanted to correct some information that was posted to this list on
Wednesday regarding Glucosamine/Chondroitin supplementation ( the original
post appears below). The post stated stated that in the May 2002 issue of
the WDJ ("the latest issue") an article that examines the benifits of having
a prepared frozen raw diet shipped to your home (Frozen Raw Diets) stated
that supplements do not get processed by the dog and are a waste of money.
This caught my immediate attention as it did not sound to me like point of
view that would be espoused by the WDJ. As soon as I received my copy of the
May issue I read it carefully several times. The FACT is that NOWHERE in the
three page article does it state or, otherwise imply ,that supplements are
unable to be processed by dogs or that they are a waste of money.
For the sake of clarity I will qoute in it's entirety the small portion of
this WDJ article subtitled entitled "Supplemental Information" :
"Some of the products we examined are guaranteed to be "complete and
balanced", meaning a dog eating them would require no further supplements.
But some of the companies sell meat based mixes that are intented to be
supplemented. And, of these companies, some make and sell supplements
themselves."We like to keep it simple", says Tim Mc Callean of Grandad's Pet
Foods. We've been doing this for 30 years, and we think it works best when
we provide the basics and encourage the dog owner to work with the
veterinarian or breeder to determine what supplements to add based on the
animal's health and activity."
Note: The supplementation of Glucosamine/Chondroitin is not specifically
addressed in the article.
The Whole Dog Journal provides in-depth information on effective holistic
healthcare and successful nonviolent training methods. They are not
succeptible to outside influences as they accept no commercial advertising.
IMO,it is one of the best canine publications money can buy. In case anyone
is interested in subscribing the toll free number is 1-800- 829-9165.
All the best,
Susan V.
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>If you read the latest Whole Dog Journal which exams the benefits of a
>natural diet prepared & shipped to your home, the supplement does not get
>processed by the dog and is a waste of money. They review a list of natural
>diets and provide contact information. Just something else to ponder while
>trying to offer the best to our beloved cavalier king charles spaniel. It
>is
>all about finding the balance appropriate to each dog. Hope this is
>helpful.
>go to www.whole-dog-journal.com
>Patricia Powers Pratt Cavaliers
>-----Original Message-----
>From: Susan Van Luchene <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>Date: Wednesday, April 24, 2002 9:12 AM
>Subject: Re: [CKCS-L] glucosamine chondroitin
>
>
>Methylsulfonylmethane (MSM)
>It is supposed to be good for strengthening
> >bones, tendons and keratin (e.g. hair, nails)
>
>
> >Susan V.
> >[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> >> > Hi Beth,
> >> > I don't use the Foster & Smith Glucosamine products. That said, I do
> >>have
> >>a
> >> > 6 year old boy on Glucosamine & Chondroitin supplements as
>recommended
> >>by
> >>my
> >> > vet as follow up maintainance to the patella surgery he had at 2 yrs
>of
> >>age.
> >> > The supplement from the vet which was basically 500mg Glucosamine/400
>mg
> >> > Chondroitin
> >> > Susan V.
> >>
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