Cosequin Powder for Dogs Reviews: Does It Really Work?
Okay, so my dog, Max, he's a big golden retriever, and he's getting up there in years. He started getting really stiff, especially after walks or playing fetch. It was breaking my heart to see him hobble around, so I started looking into ways to help him out.
I talked to a few friends who have older dogs, and one of them mentioned Cosequin. I'd heard of it before, but I'd never really looked into it. She said it worked wonders for her lab, so I figured it was worth a shot.
I decided to go with the powder form because Max can be picky with pills. I figured I could just sprinkle it on his food, and he wouldn't even notice. So, I ordered some online – super easy, by the way.
When it arrived, I started him on the "initial period" dosage, which is what the instructions recommended. That's usually a bit higher for the first few weeks to get it into their system. For Max, who’s around 70 pounds, it was two scoops a day with his meals. I just used the little scoop that came with it.
- Week 1: Honestly, I didn't see much of a difference. Max was still pretty stiff, but I figured it would take time.
- Week 2: Okay, maybe a little improvement? He seemed a bit more eager to go for walks, and he wasn't limping as much afterward.
- Week 3: This is where I really started to notice a change. He was getting up the stairs easier, and he even started running a little bit during our walks (short bursts, but still!).
- Week 4: Huge difference! He was acting like a much younger dog. Way less stiffness, more playful, and just overall seemed happier.
After the initial four-week period, I dropped him down to the "maintenance" dose, which is one scoop a day. He's been on that ever since, and he's doing great.
It's not a miracle cure, of course. He's still an older dog, and he still has his moments of stiffness, especially if he overdoes it. But Cosequin has made a huge difference in his quality of life. It's so good to see him moving around more comfortably and enjoying his golden years.
