I just read on Wikipedia that the effects are debated as to whether glucosamine and/or chondroitin will help cartilage formation. Does anyone have any personal experience with these? Does anyone know any more solid facts than the couple of sentences on Wikipedia?

Thanks!

My 11th Month old Puppy has dip dysplasia and the Vets have ruled out a TPO as he shows signs of arthritis. I need help deciding on what course of treatment to use. Adequan (which is a monthly shot) or a supplement pill like Springtime Joint Health Chewables which contains Glucosamine HCL and Chondroitin sulfate. Also if I go with the supplement does anybody have any recomendations? Please help
He was from the pound but thanks for the heads up.
I have explored the surgical options. He has about 30 % of the ball in the hip. Not very good. He is a lab and will most likely be a 90lb skinny dog. The surgery where they just remove the hip joint and create a fake joint is recommended for dogs under 45 pounds. I have spoke with a vet and he said that he has done it on larger dogs with success but it should be a last resort. Thank You for the help.

My boyfriend recently injured his knees by overexerting them during a bike marathon he didn’t train well enough for. He has been taking glucosamine with Chondroitin and msm, doing some different leg stretches, and icing his knees (20 mins at a time) when they hurt. He has stopped bike riding for the most part, but is very active and plays soccer once a week, and participates in the occasional football game. He knows its better to rest, but there is really no way to stop him from continuing these activities (his choice, not mine). Does anyone else have any tips for knee pain or helping his knees heal faster? Preferably to people that deal with this particular issue.

I am 61 and have started feeling pain in my shoulders, knees, and hips associated with arthritis. Does liquid glucosamine-chondroitin-MSM act faster than the pill form of the named ingredients?

(Glucosamine and Chondroitin)?

She is over 60 and has "miniscus" in one of her knees.

My husband is 45 and has shoulder joint pain when he bench presses 200 lbs or more.

I am thinking about buying him some Glucosamine and Chondroitin. However, I am not sure if it really works.

Do any of you know facts about this product?