Cosequin - Drug Or Brand?

There are many supplements to help animals with sore joints, one of which is Cosequin, which some of you may have heard of, or may have bought. Most likely it was a purchase to try to help your dog with hip troubles.

To clear up any confusion, let’s discuss Cosequin in detail. It is important that consumers understand fully about the product they are buying so they can make an informed choice.

Some of you may be under the impression Cosequin is a drug; in fact it is not - it’s just a brand. It is pretty much the same product as Healthy Joints Glucosamine/Chondroitin/MSM?, another joint product. It is the difference between using a brand name and the name of a substance.

Glucosamine and Chondroitin are the principal ingredients in these supplements. In fact, they are the only ingredients in Cosequin. Other joint support formulae include MSM, or Methylsulfonylmethane, an active ingredient Cosequin does not contain.

The addition of MSM is an interesting aspect to talk about with regard to Cosequin and other supplements as it is known to be vital in controlling inflammation and pain. If your animal suffers from arthritis, MSM would be a vital ingredient to have in any joint support supplement you chose.

So that leaves Cosequin rather less attractive if you are looking for a supplement for dogs with arthritis. It may be a perfectly valid choice for those who want a mainstream joint supplement with Glucosamine and Chondroitin.

There are some advantages to Consequin if it’s the supplement for you, it comes in various strengths and you can get it as a chewable and a capsule. If MSM is a must-have, Consequin isn’t the supplement for you.

If your vet mentions the brand Cosequin when examining your dog and advises you to administer him with it, he is probably only advising you to purchase a good quality joint support product. Any high grade product would be suitable, not only Cosequin.

Truth be told, you can use many brands for the same result; so ask your animal doctor to explain which elements your dog needs. Cosequin might be the right one for you, but you could choose a different brand, or you might find Cosequin doesn’t fulfill all your needs.

The holy trinity of MSM, Glucosamine and Chondroitin can be found in a variety of products. Pet Nutrition products are created from the best ingredients and you can be sure what you get in the bottle is what is described.

Interestingly enough it has been proven that many brands do not label accurately, so you may be wasting money on an inferior product.