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Dog Health and Care Cosequin - Does It Pay To Choose A Brand Name?
Dog Health and Care Cosequin - Does It Pay To Choose A Brand Name? | Cosequin - Does It Pay To Choose A Brand Name? |
| Written by Rebecca Foxton | ||||||||
| Saturday, 19 July 2008 | ||||||||
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Cosequin is just one of many supplements on the market. If you have heard of it, or bought it, you probably have a dog with joint issues.
Cosequin is just one of many supplements on the market. If you have heard of it, or bought it, you probably have a dog with joint issues. To clear up any confusion, let's discuss Cosequin in detail. It is important that consumers understand fully about the product they are buying so they can make an informed choice. Some of you may be under the impression Cosequin is a drug; in fact it is not - it's just a brand. It is pretty much the same product as Healthy Joints Glucosamine/Chondroitin/MSM?, another joint product. It is the difference between using a brand name and the name of a substance. Glucosamine and Chondroitin are the principal ingredients in these supplements. In fact, they are the only ingredients in Cosequin. Other joint support formulae include MSM, or Methylsulfonylmethane, an active ingredient Cosequin does not contain. The addition of MSM is an interesting aspect to talk about with regard to Cosequin and other supplements as it is known to be vital in controlling inflammation and pain. If your animal suffers from arthritis, MSM would be a vital ingredient to have in any joint support supplement you chose. Cosequin clearly is not the ideal choice for pets with arthritis. However if arthritis is not the issue, it might be perfectly adequate for a Glucosamine/Chondroitin supplement. If you dog has only certain requirements, Consequin is pretty good, with several strengths and both chewables and capsules to choose from. Cosequin should not be your choice though if you require MSM. Maybe it was a passing comment from your vet that you should give your dog Consequin, but he may have been using the brand name instead of citing the supplement. Consequin is not the only choice. 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 Cosequin isn't the best product for one dog, but is for another. MSM, Glucosamine and Chondroitin are apparent in many products. Pet Nutrition products pride themselves on being correctly labelled and made from the very best ingredients. This is not always the case with inferior brands so save your money and go for a brand like Pet Nutrition which give you a fair deal. About the Author: About the author: Rebecca Foxton wants to help you bring your pet better health with Fortiflora. Check out her health tips for pet owners, and visit her cosequin article series on Dog Buffs. Views: 170
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