Joint Guard for Dogs and Joint Guard for Cats are a treatment for animals suffering with the symptoms of arthritis and associated joint problems. Long term treatment with Joint Guard may help reduce non-infectious joint inflammation such as that caused by arthritis, hip dyspasia, OCD, injury or over-activity. It can also be used as a preventative in breeds that are susceptible to joint problems (such as Retrievers, German Shepherds and Rottweilers) or pets with high activity levels or working dogs. Joint Guard contains a unique and clinically proven combination of Glucosamine hydrochloride and Chondroitin sulfate along with Methyl Sulfonyl Methane (MSM), Manganese and all the important co-factors that help keep your pet's joints as healthy as possible. HOW IT WORKS Joint Guard for Dogs is an innovative formula containing the key ingredients that have been shown to work together to support and maintain the health of your dog"_s joints. Glucosamine hydrochloride "_ a key nutrient that acts as the building block of cartilage to help reconstruct damaged joints, as well as keeping the remaining cartilage cells healthy and functioning properly. The glucosamine found in Joint Guard is guaranteed to be 99% pure, so you can be assured your dog is getting the best possible human-grade source. Chondroitin sulfate "_ a major component of normal cartilage and also blocks the enzymes that break down cartilage cells. This is a unique easy-to-absorb form of Chondroitin sulphate so your dog gets the maximum available dose. Without the correct dose of Chondroitin sulfate the arthritic enzymes will continue to destroy the cartilage, making it essential to only purchase a product for your dog that contains the proven ratio. Joint Guard also contains other ingredients such as MSM which acts as a natural anti-inflammatory to help ease the pain associated with arthritis and a unique blend of vitamins and minerals which act as important co-factors to help maintain healthy bone and cartilage. DOSAGE & ADMINISTRATION Each dog"_s needs will differ, so the dosing information should be used as a guide only. During the initial treatment period you need to give your dog the highest recommended dose for their weight. Once you have noticed a good, sustained response, then you can begin to reduce the dose to find the most economical amount which keeps your dog comfortable. Each level scoop of Joint Guard for Dogs contains 5g of Joint Guard Powder and each Liver Chew contains 1/4 of a scoop of Joint Guard powder. Refer to label for more detailed information on dosing.