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Are joint, fish oil, Glandex, probiotics, and enzymes good for dogs?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Cavalier King Charles Spaniel | Female | spayed | 7 years and 6 months old | 17 lbs

Is supplementing with a joint pill, fish oil, and Glandex For anal gland issues, a sensible supplement protocol? The brands are Nutramax, Nordic naturals and Glandex. And do healthy dogs need probiotics and enzymes on a regular basis? Please explain. Thank you.

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on January 8th, 2020

That is a sensible supplement protocol. A joint pill is always good, fish oil can help with skin, and Glandex is good for anal sac issues. No, they don't need probiotics and enzymes on a regular basis. Probiotics are good to give in cases of diarrhea, but on a daily basis have no value. Enzymes have no value either, everything Chloe needs will be gotten from her dog food.

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