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How long can I give my dog MSM joint supplements? Are they safe?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | German Shepherd | Male | unneutered | 11 months and 28 days old

upto what age should i give Joint Activ supplements that has MSM , Glucosamine, Chondrotin? does these MSM, Glucosamine & chondrotin has any side effect on kidney or liver or making any kind of stones in body or kidney ? also upto what months should i continue to give him as vet suggested him when he was 6 months old for his carpal valgas so i am giving to him since when he was 6 months old so upto what month and age i shall continue giving him

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Answered By Lindsey Edwards MVB, BSc, IVCA

Veterinarian

Published on November 15th, 2016

For treatment of growth problems it should be fed until at least 18months of age; in many cases a low dose is used long term to maintain cartilage health without any side effects on the liver or kidneys

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