>Last night I was paging through a dog and cat catalog, and came across
>some glucosamine treats designed for arthritic dogs.  I take glucosamine
>myself, and know the benefits, but I was wondering if it has been fed to
>ferrets at all.....or is it a big no-no????  Would nibbling on one of
>these daily perhaps help her joints???  I know glucosamine promotes the
>production of synovial fluid, making a more flexible joint.....
 
I have prescribed glucosamine for several ferrets with no problems.  The
brand I use is Synovicre - don't know if it's available OTC or not -
which also contains Creatine, which aids muscle strength.
 
Dr. Ruth
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[Posted in FML issue 3664]