...for joint health? My 8 year old boxer mix has been showing some signs of arthritis-how much glucosamine supplement should I give him to help his joints operate better?

Call your vet and ask them. It is probably given by the weight of the animal (1 pill per 20 lbs for example). They would know best.

Depends on what you use. Ask your vet for clarification. I have my dogs on glucosamine, I use Regular health store human brands. nad they get the standard dose for a adult human, per my vets advice!

It may be more beneficial to speak to a vet. before giving your dog what is generally used on humans. Although close to humans he/she is a canine and his/her biological system may operate differently.

As with anything that you give your dog, check with your vet. How much of any supplement you give your dog depends on what the weight, age and physical condition is. Ask a professional familiar with your dogs health issues.

If he already showing signs of arthritis, then you can find dog food for older dogs that is supplemented with the glucosamine. It's easier to do this than to find the approprate dosage. Otherwise, you can go to any pet store and find glucosamine for dogs, it will give you the dosage on the label.

Start him off with 1000mg a day and if that doesn't help then increase to 1000mg twice a day. I wouldn't recommend any more than that simply because it will not produce any better effects and you would just be wasting your time and money. If the 2000mg a day doesn't work you may need to see about other options such as warm clothing during cold seasons, hydrotherapy, or learning how to stretch his muscles and joints for him.

If you have the pills...My lab takes glucosamine hcl 750mg,chondroitin sulfate 600mg complex....He was started off with 4 pills a day for a month to get it into his system. Then was droped down to two a day.These must be taken everyday.Coke has hip dysplacia.You could also give fish oil pills for heart.I have no problem with my dog taking any of it ..He eats like a treat.I was told by vet to do this and you can get 170 tablet bottle of gluc. & chond. complex at Sam's fairly cheap & fish oil. The most difference between animal meds and humas is human has been better purified. Although there are a few meds you can not give dogs but then its the same with humans...

Speak to a vet first. It is usually based on weight but now there are some supplements out there based on breed

My Boxer weight 60 lbs and get 800 mg of glucosomin/condroiten per day. Check with your vet for proper dosage and i get mine from Wal-mart on the instruction of my vet. It is the same ingredients per my vet.