Can my dog take this with other joint products?
Yes! Hip & Joint is completely natural and will not interact with most joint products. It pairs perfectly with Safe-Sea. If you have concerns, contact your holistic vet.
Can I give more than the recommended amount?
Yes. In fact, you should give double the amount for the first 7-10 days as a loading dose. You can keep the double dose for longer, but after 14 days, you should start to see the benefits and can decrease the amount.
Does Hip & Joint contain glucosamine?
Yes, there is naturally occurring glucosamine in Hip & Joint. Both the NEM and green-lipped mussels in Hip & Joint contain a wide variety of glycosaminoglycans (GAGs), including glucosamine.
Does Hip & Joint contain chondroitin?
Yes, the NEM in Hip & Joint is a naturally rich source of chondroitin sulfate, hyaluronic acid, glucosamine and glycosaminoglycans (GAGs).
What if my dog has egg allergies?
If your dog has an allergy to eggs, he might react to Hip & Joint. He may also have an allergy to green-lipped mussel, although this is rare. If your dog has sensitivities and you're concerned, start with a smaller dose and gradually increase the amount.Is your Curcumin ingredient non-synthetic?
Absolutely. Our curcumin is standardized to 95% curcuminoids, the active compound found in turmeric. It's also carbon-14 tested which verifies that there are no synthetics in the ingredients and that the curcumin is 100% natural.Research mentioned above:
Hielm-Björkman, Anna et al. “Evaluating Complementary Therapies for Canine Osteoarthritis Part I: Green-lipped Mussel (Perna canaliculus).” Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine : eCAM vol. 6,3 (2009): 365-73. doi:10.1093/ecam/nem136
Ruff KJ et al. Effectiveness of NEM® brand eggshell membrane in the treatment of suboptimal joint function in dogs: a multicenter, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study. Vet Med (Auckl). 2016;7:113-121. Published 2016 Aug 18.