Cosequin – Does It Pay To Choose A Brand Name?

One of the most popular joint medications is a supplement called Cosequin, which many consumers have purchased in the past. They have bought it to help support joint function in their dogs.

It’s time to put Cosequin in the spotlight. We are going to study the details of Cosequin so that when you are shopping again you will know what you are buying.

Cosequin is not the name of a drug; it is simply a brand name for a joint support supplement. Healthy Joints Glucosamine/Chondroitin/MSM? is another example of a joint support supplement brand. They are very similar products and carry out similar functions.

The two products both contain Glucosamine and Chondroitin. Cosequin contains ONLY these two ingredients and nothing else. For example other joint support products also contain Methylsulfonylmethane, sometimes known as MSM. Cosequin does not contain this supplement.

So let’s look at MSM, and why it’s important that Cosequin does not contain it; it is noted as being crucial in pain and swelling control. For an animal with arthritis MSM is a must-have in a supplement.

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.

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.

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.