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My dog has weak back legs and hip problems. Can glucosamine help?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Great Dane | Male | unneutered

Can i give my great dane who back legs are weak due to hip problem some glucosamine

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Answered By Linda G, MS, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on December 3rd, 2017

Your poor baby. Yes, absolutely start him on a good glucosamine supplement. There are many out there, just do not buy the cheapest you can find. Good ones are Cosequin, Dasaquin, even the human OsteoBiflex. Just make sure it has Glucosamine hydrochloride . Take care.

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