Cosequin® DS (Double Strength)

Product Description:

#1 veterinarian recommended oral joint health supplement. Cosequin is the only brand proven in published, controlled U.S. studies to be bioavailable in dogs and to improve joint function. Cosequin DS has been specifically designed to meet the joint needs of larger dogs. Prescription not required.

Sizes: 120 capsules, 120 chewable tablets or 250 chewable tablets.

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Instructions:

The recommended initial administration period is four to six weeks. Your dog may respond in a shorter period of time. At this time you can decrease the number of Cosequin DS tablets/capsules to the maintenance level.

Chewable Tablets: You can administer the chewable tablets directly to your pet or crumble and mix with food.

Capsules: The capsules can be pulled apart and the contents sprinkled on the pet's food. Wet or moist food is preferred to ensure that the pet gets the entire amount.

10-24 lbs - 1/day for initial administration and then .5/day
25-49 lbs - 2/day for initial administration and then 1/day
50-100 lbs 3/day for initial administration and then 1 or 2/day 
Over 100 lbs 4/day for initial administration and then 2/day

Once consistent improvement has been seen, these maintenance levels may be reduced to an every other day administration. The maintenance level can also be used long term on normal dogs to help keep their joints healthy.

Precautions:

Guaranteed Analysis

Ingredients:

Chewable Tablets: Glucosamine HCl, sodium chondroitin sulfate, microcrystalline cellulose, dextrose, xanthan gum, vegetable oil, artificial roast beef flavor, manganese ascorbate, salt, natural and artificial cheese flavor, dried brewers yeast, and natural garlic flavor. Capsules: Glucosamine HCl, sodium chondroitin sulfate, manganese ascorbate, gelatin, water, magnesium stearate, sodium lauryl sulfate, FD&C blue #1, and FD&C yellow #5.

Note From SmartPak Canine:

Please consult your veterinarian whenever making changes to your animal's supplement regime. For additional information about this product, please contact the manufacturer directly using the contact information listed below. For additional information about our supplement delivery service, please contact SmartPak Canine.

As a result of clarifications to the way the animal supplement industry is being regulated by State Feed Control Officials and FDA, many manufacturers are in the process of changing label language and formats. We are updating labels as they become available from the manufacturer. For the most up to date label information, please visit the manufacturer's website. These changes relate only to the labels. If you are receiving a product on autoship, as always we will contact you in the event of any changes to the formulation.