Scientific studies on Glucosamine for dogs

Research and Scientific Studies are the primary factors we take into consideration when we formulate Nutra-Paws products. It's the most important ingredient for the success and well being of your dog. For your convenience, we've listed some of the more interesting studies on Glucosamine and Chondroitin for dogs below:

Publication: American Journal of Veterinary Research, December 1999
Title: “Evaluation of Glucosamine HCI and Chondroitin Sulfate as Treatment for Acute Synovitis in Dogs - In this study, within 48 days dogs had shown signs of significantly less inflammation after using Glucosamine HCL and Chondroitin Sulfate. The authors concluded that Glucosamine and Chondroitin administration prior to joint insult had a protective effect against synovitis and bone remodeling.

Publication: Veterinary Orthopedic Society, 25th Annual Conference, February 1998
In this study, the authors concluded that Glucosamine and Chondroitin for dogs had two primary effects: a reduction in the severity of cartilage breakdown in the operated joints, and a return of the repaired joint to a more normal physiologic state.

Publication: Alternative Medicine Review, Jun 1999
Glucosamine sulfate's role in halting or reversing joint degeneration appears to be directly due to its ability to act as an essential substrate for, and to stimulate the biosynthesis of, the glycosaminoglycans and the hyaluronic acid backbone needed for the formation of the proteoglycans found in the structural matrix of joints. Successful treatment of osteoarthritis must effectively control pain and should slow down or reverse the progression of the degeneration. Biochemical and pharmacological data combined with animal, dog and human studies demonstrate that glucosamine sulfate is capable of satisfying both of these criteria.