Chondroitin Sulfate for Dogs

Chondroitin sulfate, a common ingredient in joint supplements, is a type of glycosaminoglycan and is related to glucosamine, though it has not been studied as much as glucosamine has. It is often referred to simply as chondroitin. It is a natural component of a dog's cartilage and bones.

  1. Supplement

    • Joint supplements usually use chondroitin sulfate in conjunction with other ingredients believed to help relieve joint pain, such as glucosamine and methyl sulfonyl methane (MSM).

    Osteoarthritis

    • Chondroitin sulfate can be used to help manage osteoarthritis in dogs, since it is a component of the dog's cartilage and may help the cartilage rebuild or stop eroding.

    Other Properties

    • Chondroitin sulfate is also an anti-inflammatory and helps to reduce pain, and, with other glycosaminoglycans, helps to regulate oxalates in the body. This may help to reduce kidney stones in dogs.

    Ingredients

    • Chondroitin sulfate supplements fed to dogs are always made out of animal cartilage.

    Bones

    • The majority of glycosaminoglycans found in dog's bones are chondroitin sulfate, so supplementing with chondroitin sulfate may help bones heal.