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Do guinea pigs need glucosamine supplements to prevent joint pain?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Other | Unknown - Other | Female | unspayed

Should you give glucosamine tablets supplement to guinea pigs to prevent joint problems happening or would that cause problems In the long run.

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Answered By David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS

Veterinarian

Published on December 8th, 2016

Joint problems are not common at all in guinea pig and glucosamine has not been proven to be effective even in dogs and humans so the answer would be a definitive No, you don't need to give your guinea pig any Glucosamine.

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