Is there any reason to buy SAM-e for dogs, when it's also available for people at half the price? Assuming you can get the dosage right?
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The milk thistle is very important for liver treatment. If you think you have found an equivalent then buy it (keep the receipt), and drop by you vet office and ask "is this ok?"
1315889
you have to talk with your vet. the ingredients on same for dogs and humans is not identical, the differences may not be beneficial to your dog.
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This isn't just Sam-E, it also has milk thistle, n-acetyl cysteine, l-taurine, pyroxidine HCI, B-complex blend, and vitamin E.
1315891
I tried to do that at a local vitamin store and they could not help me. Please tell me where you are getting yours and I would try it...thanks
1315892
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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S-Adenosyl-425 not only has the SAMe, but Milk Thistle to clean the liver. This is often used to help dogs who have liver damage. You can buy the SAMe and then get the Super Milk Thistle X from Integrative and get the same effect. Be sure to check with vet on the dosage as it is dependent on the dogs weight. Hope that helps.
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Kristie is exactly right. It is the specific combination. I couldn't get the right dosages any other way.
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If you check out the label on Adenosyl you will see that it is a combination of a large number of different vitamins, SAMe, milk thistle, etc. My cousin is a vet and she feels strongly that it is the mixture of these things that is so beneficial to dogs. I had such good results with it that I'm not about to change anything. My dog was experiencing liver failure. However, if you have a basically healthy dog and are just interested in SAMe for preventive purposes, it may not make much of a difference.
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I know the prices vary on this product because of the dosage of pine bark extract(150mg). Others mfg. charge more for less dosage. Stick with this brand...it is the best price and it works for me.
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Check with your VET. They are supposed to do the same thing, so it might be considered "double dosing".
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I use the plus msm on my sheepdog and with the cosequin too. I know it helps because I added it to my supplements for arthritis years ago. It helps the joints move a little easier and without as much pain. If your pet has trouble getting up and down, it is definitely worth the extra money. As people and pets age, the msm decreases in the body.
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I purchased this medicine for a friends small dog who had breathing problems, esp at night. So, the usage I used was 3 or 4 tablets a day. The date on the bottle was good for one year, but the medicine came in a package deal of instead of just but one to buy 3 n if you are using so many in one year, I suggest buying a single bottle, as the date would expire by the time you needed the other two bottles. If I were you, I'd speak to your DR, n get his suggestion. Hope I've been a help, the med worked very well on the dog, never used on a human. Take care, if you need to ask me more, pls do.
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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'..... 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... » Read More 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'..... « Show Less
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The easiest is some kitten food or canned dog/cat food. Those have a higher concentration of fat and crude proteins which aid in proper absorption of the med. My vet confirmed the same, though they look flustered when you go and buy the product elsewhere. If they were closer in price it would be a no brainer.
1989345
I would not hesitate at all. I know that many medications of chemical are given to dogs by vets.Here we have something that a dog might find and eat in the farm fields anyway.
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That is what is recommended and that's what I do, but I have always had smaller dogs (largest being about 30 lbs.) It does seem like a lot per dog but they are relatively inexpensive and a 1000 tablet bottle will last a long time. I currently have 9 dogs and give 13 pills daily and a bottle lasts me about 3 months. The product really does work I have used it for over 25 years and only once in all those years did I ever have a flea problem and I have always have multiple dogs (anywhere from 5 to 13 at any given time) and also live in a rural wooded area. I swear by them and I think it would be worthwhile giving them a try. They also improve coat and skin conditions. Hope I was of some help to you.
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If you are being serious, likely not since the target market is for humans. I have not heard of this being used with dogs. But if the dog is small dog, maybe so.
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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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For the approx 7 years I have been using Sam-E, I have also used the B Complex supplement, but don't know if it is required for the Sam-E to be effective. I read that it provides better absorption and effectiveness of the Sam-E if they are taken together. Never having been without the "B", I can't speak to to those facts. My Sam-E "works"!
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It's all part of big Pharma. The veterinarians get money for selling their products. Fortunately, I have a vet that understands if I can get something cheaper online, she has no problem. I have an old dog that is on several prescription meds, heart, etc., so I need to save on the supplements if possible. But she didn't become a vet for the money. She became because of her love of animals.
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Hi Shontay,I have a 66 lb lab & I give her 1.5 of the calming treats and it seems to keep ker mellow for about 6 hours. The product does say you can double or triple the dose if the pet is over stressed, however I would start out with the regular dose until you know how your pets are going to react. I do NOT use the treats on regular basis, only when I am having company over that will be over for 4-6 hours just so my lab is not continuously begging for attention.
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Simply How many servings are there? How much money per ounce? Still this questions is unanswered and in the photos of the product they deliberately are not showing the nutrition label wonder why this is. I buy the the EAS advantage Edge Chocolate drinks LOVE THEM, wondering how this could replace those expensive little drinks? Sam Club only purchase $27-$29 for 24 and not 31 for a whole month of course!
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It's the same product only in bulk and much cheaper than the prescription. My dachshund has IBS and she's been on Tylan for years.
1149106
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'.....