VetriScience Glycoflex 3 Canine Formula

A while ago, I wrote a review about Glyco-Flex III and what a great product it has been for my lab who was born with severe genetic arthritis from birth and before the age of 2, had TPLO surgery in both back legs. I adopted my lab at 4yrs old in 2012, it is now 2020. He he has been on Glyco-Flex for over 8 yrs. and is still doing AMAZING on it! When he originally was placed on Glyco-Flex, we followed directions for dosing up to 4 chews a day, then through to maintenance at 2 chews a day. When he turned 10 yrs old, we noticed he was struggling get up and down and doing stairs, so we placed him on the max dose of 4 chews a day (with vet approval) and that brought him back to his normal mobile self. He is now 12 yrs old, and as his arthritis progresses, we noticed he struggles more and more getting up and down on non-carpeted floors, doing stairs (or any at all), and doesn't want to run or jog like he used to. We called our vet and asked for solutions and they indicated that if we don't want to do prescription pain meds, it would be ok to increase to 5 chews a day, just watch his bowel movements and stomach. If he does ok, it's safe to keep him on 5 a day so we tried it. He has now been on 5 chews a day for over 6 months, hasn't had any negative issues and is actually running, jogging, playing, and doing stairs! He acts very happy, is playful, and doesn't show signs of pain. He's more playful now than ever and always has a smile on his face. I simply can't say enough good things about how Glyco-Flex III has saved our lab and gave him his mobility and life back. For a dog who was born with severe genetic arthritis and vets recommended he be euthanized, has proven them all wrong. Having TPLO surgery early in his life clearly was the right choice his former owners made. And when we adopted him at 4 yrs old, placing him on Glyco-Flex III has given him a lifetime of fun, mobility, and pleasure. I am not an employee, nor associated with VetriScience in any way, shape or form. I am not a paid or unpaid reviewer and have received no gifts, kickbacks, or anything from anyone to write this review. I am simply a customer who is using this product and wanted to provide everyone out there a real, unfiltered, authentic and genuine review of how this product is helping my dog live a normal life without the use of prescriptions. I hope you find this helpful and wish you all the best.

2 weeks, 2 Short weeks - and my dog is feeling like a new dog!! I have an old (8yo) English Bulldog who was already getting stiff. Then he survived a heat stroke but has some ugly after effects showing up. He could barely walk and was clearly in a lot of pain and I was teetering on the unthinkable because I don’t want to watch him suffer. But I happened upon this product, and although not my normal price range, I decided to give it a try. It’s been 2 weeks of 4 tabs a day (oh, and he actually eats them without having to be tricked with some other food around it!) He is now back to just a little stiff, but walking across the yard again for all of his “smells”, hopping back up on the couch (he couldn’t for a while) and today he even had a couple little bouts of a “trot” when he could barely walk himself outside to go to the bathroom just 2 short weeks ago. So if your dog has a joint problem, from age or type of dog he is, or even an injury - grab you a bag and maybe see the same unbelievable results I have. We have tried so many “chews” over his lifetime - most of which he refuses to eat - and had little to no results until NOW

We’ve been happy with this supplement for our dog. The chewable tablets are easy to give, and he takes them without much fuss. It’s hard to measure results overnight with joint supplements, but after using it consistently, he seems to move more comfortably and stays active. I also like that it comes from a brand we’ve trusted for pet products. Overall, a great option if you’re looking to support your dog’s hip and joint health.

PSA - Caution on initial loading doses. If you have a sensitive stomach dog or a giant breed, error on the side of caution and start with half or a quarter of the maintenance dose. You don't want your dog getting the runs at 3 am for the next 24 hours. Ironically this speaks to the quality of the ingredients and my dogs love them. German Shepherds have notoriously sensitive stomachs and over the years I learned the hard way about introducing new foods or treats. I now have a lab/Pyrenees mix and a Pyrenees who also have sensitive stomachs. Seeing a recommended 4 or 5 pieces per day to start threw all kinds of red flags. I started with 1 each per day with their breakfast. After 4 days we went to 2, still looked good. Went to 3 after another 4 days and that wasn't tolerated. Stopped for 7 days and we're restarting now. They are both happy to have this back in their food. Always give with food, and more than just a small treat. We may not do the whole loading phase since their dog food already has glucosamine in it and they weren't having any joint symptoms. They are both around 5-6 (rescues) so it's time to think ahead. I'll update the review in a month or two and hopefully add the 5th star.

Most of us have seen the rows of supplements on the human shelves that promise joint health, improved mobility and ease of joint pain. Usually right along side the rows of stuff for natural estrogen, prostate health and all sorts of stuff. Like most people, I sort of scoffed at that stuff, firmly believing that most of the effect is the placebo effect. Dogs, however, don't have the placebo effect. If something works, it is because it is actually working. It changed my mind completely on Glucosamine, MSM and the other joint improvement supplements. My former old man dog rescue came to me with horrific joints (as well as everything else) as he had never received any medical care of any kind in his life. He was an old hunter that had a number, not a name, and was rescued. He was a mess, I admit, and no one in their right mind would adopt him. But it was one of those "love at first sight" things. We were best buds from the moment we met. He had two torn cruciate ligaments and dire levels of arthritis. He had his surgeries but to prepare for them and for his overall health, the vet prescribed these for him. I was not convinced but I forked over the money because I figured it was worth a try. I was absolutely astounded at the changes after about 6 weeks. He still needed his surgery but that horrible creaking and popping and stiffness all but disappeared. At first, I put it down to just being cared for and having his teeth done and all of that. After his surgery and recovery time, I stopped giving him the Glyco Flex III because the vet didn't say anythng about it. He probably just figured I wasn't a complete idiot and knew to give it but I was and I didn't. Within about a month....well post surgery and after a full recovery period...of not getting it anymore he was really showing the arthritis. Back to the vet we went and I have to say, the vet was very nice about NOT rolling her eyes at me but did say that this was a lifelong need of his. Back on it we went and back to being a flexible puppy my old man went. Sadly, my boy passed last year of a sudden collaps of 5 vertabrae in his neck...just from turning his head suddenly. Which brings me to the caution for this stuff. YES, it will improve the joints. Absolutely. But it doesn't actually correct degenerating bones. It will make their time on earth less painful and more full of fun, but it won't stop crumbling bones from crumbling. My rescue boy now, also an old man with significant health problems (I'm a sucker) takes it now too and like my former dog, he's now a jumping happy maniac with pain free and flexible joints. I just can't recommend this highly enough! Introduce it slowly and be sure to do it with food to avoid initial stomach upset. Good luck!

I started giving this to my 10 yr old Kane Corso and within 3-4 days of use, we could see he was clearly able to move easier. He's been on it for about a month now and we’ll definitely be keeping on this going forward.

Fair price, fast delivery. Helps old dogs restore the spring in their step to keep up with their little sisters. They love the taste too. They get one each as a treat after getting their teeth brushed. They love them...

OMG, my 13 year old Sheltie would last around 30 minutes after dinner in the afternoon playing fetch, and the usual games of hide and seek and after that would usually lay down for the evening for bedtime. After his first dose of this, he’s still going strong after two hours. I need to lessen the dose for sure! The other great thing was he loved it and ate it with his 4pm snacks before dinner without hiding it in cheese. He loved them and he is very picky! All I can suggest is you try them? This is after day one and I would highly recommend them. I will come back if things change in the near future. He is finally tired! Thank Goodness!😁 the other thing that I forgot to mention is that he is hip problems, he showed no signs of that this evening while playing.

I don’t know if these have helped. I got them for a young rescue gsd who hadn’t gas the best start in life and came to us very underweight. It has given me piece of mind that it’s helping her joints as she grows a bit more and puts the weight on. Update: after a pack, the dog was much less stiff. I didn’t get another and about a year later she started showing signs of stiffness, a bit of a limp after a long sleep etc so got another. Sorted, all limber again so I’m convinced. Changed from 4 to 5 star (just wish they were cheaper!)

My Bernese Mountain dog is 8.5 years old. She got plenty different type supplements recommended by VET in different countries, but none of them were as good as these. The best purchase ever! Nice walks are back on track without any suffer.

Wir sind von diesem Produkt überzeugt - in einem akuten Fall hat es unserem Hund sehr gut geholfen und die Wirkung hält seither an. Außerdem werden sie gerne gefressen.

Tenemos un Golden Retriever al que, con sólo unos meses de edad, le diagnosticaron displasia severa en los codos y leve en la cadera. Le operaron varias veces e incluso se plantearon la posibilidad de sacrificarla... Hoy tiene ya casi 10 años y corre como si fuese un cachorro aún. De vez en cuando cojea un poco durante unos días pero luego se le vuelve a pasar. Se alimenta desde que se lo detectaron con pienso seco Hill's J/D Reduced Calorie (bajo en calorías porque si engorda sufren las articulaciones) y condroprotectores. Al principio tomaba Sinoquin, luego Cosequin y también Hyaloral. Pasaron unos años y nuestro veterinario nos recomendó probar Glyco Flex III, que era mucho más económico y daba muy buen resultado. Y así ha sido, desde hace años toma media pastilla al día, junto con su J/D y sigue corriendo y haciendo vida normal. Si vemos que hay días que cojea un poco, le damos una pastilla entera. Con 120 pastillas tenemos, más o menos, para 240 días. Por 50-60 euros es un precio bastante bueno... Espero que mi experiencia os sirva de ayuda.

Certainly seem to help my 10 year old dog with her mobility. These plus a change in her diet has her moving with no pain now.