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

What what exactly is Dasuquin? It’s best to know what you are buying so that you know your money is being well spent.

Dasuquin is not the name of a drug; it is simply a brand name for a joint support supplement. Dasuquin is another example of a joint support supplement brand. They are very similar products and carry out similar functions.

Glucosamine and Chondroitin are the principal ingredients in these supplements. In fact, they are the only ingredients in Cosequin. Other joint support formulae like Dasuquin MSM 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 Dasuquin MSM 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.

Consequin is a good product for dogs with limited needs; it comes in different strengths and as both chewables and capsules. But if you are looking for a brand which contains MSM, Consequin is not the product for you. Get Nutramax Glucosamine instead.

Maybe it was a passing comment from your vet that you should give your dog Consequin, but he may have been using the brand name instead of citing the supplement. Consequin is not the only choice.

There are many brands that may be suitable, so it might be best to query your vet a little on exactly what supplementary need is being addressed. Maybe Consequin is the best choice, but Dasuquin MSM could be a better one.

MSM, Glucosamine and Chondroitin are apparent in many products. Nutramax Labs make Dasuquin and Nutramax Glucosamine and they pride themselves on being correctly labeled and made from the very best ingredients.

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