Glucosamine is the basic molecule which makes up Chondroitin.
Chondroitin is one of the building blocks of cartilage.
So without the proper amounts of Glucosamine, cartilage will have difficulty in regenerating itself.
Cartilage is constantly being worn down and regenerated.
As a dog gets older, this process accelerates and the dog needs more Glucosamine to maintain the regeneration process.
We have first-hand knowledge of the powerful effects of Glucosamine with Chondroitin.
My old dog, Storm, almost died from taking aspirin.
We were giving him an aspirin a day (as suggested by the vet) and all was great for a few weeks.
Then one day he became deathly ill because the aspirin had caused an intestinal infection.
After Storm's problems with aspirin, we started him on Liquid Glucosamine and have been extremely pleased with the results.
There are absolutely no side effects or dangers to worry about when giving your dog Glucosamine.
Below I have outlined what Chondroitin is and how it is beneficialto your dog: Chondroitin has an anti-inflammatory effect just like Glucosamine.
Chondroitin is naturally produced by the body, and is necessary for joint integrity and for preventing destructive enzymes from harming joint tissue.
Chondroitin also improves the elasticity of blood vessels which improves circulation.
Chondroitin also has been found to improve the movement of white blood cells which aid in fighting off infections.
Chondroitin sulfate has also been found to ease the pain of arthritis in dogs.
Not only does it offer pain relief, many studies have shown it to actually reverse the damage caused by the arthritis by increasing cartilage growth.
Chondroitin also promotes the healing of bone tissue in the case of broken bones.
The only real source for Chondroitin sulfate is from animal cartilage.
Shark cartilage is often the source from which Chondroitin supplement are made.