Is the powder a better deal (cost per serving)? I have two dogs, an 83 lb lab mix, and a 36 lb border collie mix, who both need joint supplements.
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Yes, the tablets are quite a bit more expensive to use, especially for the bigger dogs or multiple dogs. The powder comes with a scoop inside. 4 of my dogs are in the 60 lb range and get 3/4 of a scoop pr day. My 40lb cocker/golden retriever gets 1/2 a scoop pr day. The great thing about the Connectin is that it has several herbal anti inflammatory ingredients as well as the joint supplements that have enough mg's per serving to make a difference for animals with joint pain or stiffness. You will likely see some improvement fairly quickly but many people give up too soon. I always tell folks to give it at least 30 days before you decide it isn't working. My oldest one saw improvements in less than 2 weeks even on top of his Rimadyl, conventional meds and the Connectin has nothing in it to burden the liver or kidneys. In fact some of the herbs in it help decongest the organs. Wishing your pups quick relief.
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I used this powder for my 2 dogs. I mixed it with their food. I hadn't compared the cost between this and a pill form however I recently switched over to tablets because it was easier to determine whether they received the amount they each needed since they share the same food bowl, one dog is 100 lbs and the other is 64 lbs.
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I was using Connectin powder for my 8# chihuahua, so didn't need to use as much as you do. So I never compared the cost per serving between the powder and pill form.
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I find it helps Nathan and he is part Border collie. He has congenital hip dysplasia.Powder is great. Loretta D
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Absolutely! You'll want to follow the initial dosage per body weight for the first 2-4 months and then transition to the maintenance stage. And you'll save a ton ordering through Amazon versus buying Connectin at a pet food and supplement store. I love this product and have used it for my beloved basset hounds for years. It is my go to supplement for their joint problems.
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Hi Deborah. I haven't used this product in a while but it did seem like I was going through a tub about every 3.5 - 4 weeks. I have two labs 70 and 65 lbs so they needed more because of their weight. I must say I didn't see a HUGE improvement with my one dog but a friend of mine swears by this product. When I did use it, I mixed it with their food and my dogs ate it right up. It's worth a try since it has a lot of other good "stuff" in it for them!! Good luck and let me know if you see any improvement!!
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It is a better deal than the chews. Our dogs just love the powder in their food mixed with a little broth or water.
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There is 1 thing I would like to add. When comparing the 2 products you may want to look at the concentration (ratios of active ingredients). I Do NOT think the Horse product would be any stronger since we are still treating tissue but it makes me wonder why they would charge more if its is also a 32oz bottle.
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There is a Dasuquin for small dogs. I would use that instead of breaking pills to make sure you have the proper dose for your dogs weight.
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they are "breakable" flat tablets and we break in half and then break the half in small pieces and mix in his food.... it's joint/arthritis type medicine...similar to human's glucosine, but you don't give the dog the human version and vice versa. we have 10 lb Pomeranian and don't want to give him to much is why we half it.... I don't know that I'd call it a "treat", never have offered him one by itself - knowing our Barni, he'd just gobble it without asking what it was :) (they don't have a definitive "odor" so probably fairly tasteless) He eats so fast (inhales so to speak), I doubt he realizes taking 'medicine'.....
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I ordered the Pet Tabs with calcium by mistake once. We usually use the AF formula. It probably does work and I'm sure it had calcium in it because they were much harder to break in half for out 15 LB doxies. (They get 1/2 a tab with each meal -2 times a day). The one question to ask maybe would be: ..What type of calcium is it? My Dr has told "me" to get calcium "citrate" as it is easier to absorb. Ask your Vet and check the ingredients. I will say we LIKE Pet Tabs and the were originally recommended by our Vet. Buying them on Amazon is a cost effective way to get them. Especially true if you are a Prime member! I ordered the Pet Tabs with calcium by mistake once. We usually use the AF formula. It probably does work and I'm sure it had calcium in it because they were much harder to break in half for out 15 LB doxies. (They get 1/2 a tab with each meal -2 times a day). The one question to ask maybe would be: ..What type of calcium is it? My Dr has told "me" to get calcium "citrate" as it is easier to absorb. Ask your Vet and check the ingredients. I will say we LIKE Pet Tabs and the were originally recommended by our Vet. Buying them on Amazon is a cost effective way to get them.... » Read More I ordered the Pet Tabs with calcium by mistake once. We usually use the AF formula. It probably does work and I'm sure it had calcium in it because they were much harder to break in half for out 15 LB doxies. (They get 1/2 a tab with each meal -2 times a day). The one question to ask maybe would be: ..What type of calcium is it? My Dr has told "me" to get calcium "citrate" as it is easier to absorb. Ask your Vet and check the ingredients. I will say we LIKE Pet Tabs and the were originally recommended by our Vet. Buying them on Amazon is a cost effective way to get them. Especially true if you are a Prime member! « Show Less
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I've been contemplating the same thing for some time now. Both are 6,600 MG and both seem to absorb for me just fine. The powder form is a smidge cheaper when you look at cost per serving, but IMO, it's a negligible difference (.03 cents) give or take depending on whatever deal may or may not be going on. My mom claims that the powder is more effective as it absorbs more readily for her, but I don't know. I have little to no issues with either form but pills are easier for me. I will say...they're not tiny, but they are not as large as the big glucosamine pills so meh.
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Hi JoAnne , I would ask another vet !? My vet doubles the price well almost tripped ? He said buy here too ? I brought them in after I read this and he shows me his and they even have the same marks ion the tabs ? I'm happy I can get them so inexpensive as I know my dogs do better in them and a life time user and never a problem oh my dog got sick one had a sensitive stomach and so I give with food ? Other than that nothing but hep ?
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The Cosequin DS Chewables Plus are kind of hard, I break one tablet in two and just give my dog one half because he is only 53 pounds. Otherwise, the whole chewable dosage would be a little too much. I normally shop at Dr. Foster and Smith for my dog's vitamins. You can contact your local Veterinarian and ask what kind of chewable tablet is best for your dog. Take care.
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I think Robert has a good idea there.But, I checked on ebay and the Copper Sulfate Pentahydrate 99% was $10/pound, the same price as this product (now $20 for 2 pounds). So it works out the same cost wise.
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I believe it is a similar product. I don't know how many doses becuz it goes by weight and type of animal. A pound goes a very long way for a med dog.
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I have 3, and one of them is very picky. So, for her, I mix it one pill in with her soft food and it's fine. My two larger dogs, eat them as treats. When I shake the bottle, they come running :-)
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The mfg. is Bonide a reputable name, if as you say the % & ingredients are the same, then the only question is 4lbs(64 oz) vs 8oz. and volume pricing beats it all the time, exp; take the 8 oz price multiply by 8 if that total price is higher than the 4lb price. Go for it !
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Buy a bottle for dogs and compare the ingredient break-down with over-the-counter for humans. If it is comparable then take the cheaper route. I buy the canine brands because I am not confident enough to cut up pills.
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I have found it difficult to get either into my dog, but I think I'd go with regular. If you have a large dog (mine is 65lbs), the regular pill is so big that it is hard to hide in food and difficult to force them to take. Similarly, the chewable is not tasty, so my dog won't take it voluntarily, and it's so smelly that you can't hide it in food either, and again, it's a lot of pill to hide (does is 2 1/2/ tables for mine). So, since both are hard to get them to take, it's easier to hide/ force 1 pill that 2+. But I really wish they'd find a way to make these smaller.
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I agree with the other answers. Each animal will vary. We had a 60 lb GS/ACD mix. I doubled the dose as directed. I think somewhere around Day 10 I started to lose heart and believe I bought into a bunch of hype but decided to at least finish the bottle before passing judgement. Very shortly after this, maybe at the beginning of week two, he woke up a different dog one morning!
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That's how I got on it myself. The Vet put our 30 pound cat on Nutramax Cosequin and he did so good that I ordered the human Glucosamine Plus for me. I have been on it for about three years now and doing better today than I was three years ago. If it is for you dog why not order the Nutramax Cosequin for Dogs here at Amazon. We use to give it to the cat in a spoonful of baby food. he would lick the dish and spoon like it was a treat, kept him going till he died of old age.
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Probably as we also had it prescribed by our vet for our Great Dane. Its the same thing but way more at the vet. Its 100 G. If you still have the bottle from your vet check the UPC #....I did and they matched. The number on ours is 2780430030. We also use 1/4 tsp over the food 2 times per day for our Dane.