HoundsGood: Chronicles of a Virtual Volunteer

I remember trying to give my childhood dog her heartworm medication and having to trick her into swallowing it.  She used to be really sneaky about the pill ending up under her tongue and into her water dish, even if disguised in a piece of cheese.  The only effective way was to just toss it back as far as you could.  My mom used to say “Over the teeth, over the gums, look out stomach, here it comes.”  Rhyming did not distract or interest my dog in the least.  All I have to say is whoever invented chewable preventatives and supplements for dogs is an absolute genius and deserves a plaque or historical market in a dog park or something like that.

Many friends who have senior dogs or dogs that have had a history of joint injury have told me that their best friend responded very well to supplements, glucosamine for dogs. You want to make sure you are getting a product for dogs as sometimes those intended for humans may be the wrong dosage or contain secondary ingredients that are not as suited.   Some breeds, such as German Shepherds, can have a tendency towards hip dysplasia.  Of course, the older guys who aren’t as spry as they used to be need some help sometimes keeping up with how active their spirit wants to be.  Especially with the damp, colder weather coming to some parts of the country, they could all use a little support.

Osteo Pet Glucosamine with Chondrotin is being offered at a very special price through Marvelous Products.  For a limited time, and because a lot of people are in a pinch right now, the product is “buy one get one free.”  Instead of $50.00-60.00 for two, it is $24.99.  I wouldn’t procrastinate, as supplies are limited.  It is the perfect opportunity to try it if you have ever thought about it.  You will have the opportunity to monitor your dog over an extended period of time.  It is so hard to see long term results when you only try something for a week or two.  Your best friend’s improved health and range of movement is well worth taking a leap.  They even have a twenty one guarantee that you will see positive results.

Of course, what is a thrill for me is that they are chewable.  I won’t have to check the yard, water dish, floor, or rejected piece of cheese to make sure that they ate it.   My current dogs practically beg for things like this.  Well, I shouldn’t say “practically,” they do beg by sitting in their sweetest poses, and one of them does an adorable “one front foot up” maneuver and cocks his head.  They didn’t get the memo that they weren’t treat., and if that memo is sent to them, I am going to shred it before it hits their desk!

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