Dog Health Insider Editorial Team

The Dog Health Insider editorial team researches and writes evidence-based dog health and wellness guides, citing veterinary and scientific sources.

Nutramax for Dogs: Product Lines, Label Reading, Evidence and the NASC Seal

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Answer box What it is: Nutramax Laboratories is a U.S. company whose dog supplements cover joint (Cosequin, Dasuquin), liver (Denamarin, Denosyl), digestive (Proviable and others), skin and coat (Welactin, Dermaquin), behavior, immune, urinary and kidney categories. What the evidence says: research is uneven. Some ingredients have supportive trials, others have mixed or negative reviews, and … Read more

Cosequin vs Dasuquin: What the Labels Say and What the Research Shows

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Answer box Cosequin vs Dasuquin in one paragraph: Both are Nutramax Laboratories joint supplements built on glucosamine hydrochloride and sodium chondroitin sulfate. The Dasuquin labels we reviewed add avocado/soybean unsaponifiables (ASU), Boswellia serrata extract and green tea extract, while the Cosequin chewable tablet adds MSM and manganese. No published head-to-head trial of the two brands … Read more

Best Hip and Joint Supplement for Dogs: How to Choose by Your Dog’s Situation

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The best hip and joint supplement for a dog is the one that matches the dog’s situation, carries credible quality controls, and is judged against a clear goal over a set trial period. Of the common ingredients, omega-3 fatty acids (EPA and DHA) have the most consistent clinical support in dogs, while glucosamine and chondroitin … Read more

Joint Food Supplement for Dogs: What the Term Really Means and How to Choose One

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A joint food supplement for dogs is a joint-support ingredient given with or inside a meal, usually as a powder, topper, liquid, soft chew or oil, rather than as a pill. Research suggests the form matters less than what is inside and whether the product is used consistently. Of the ingredients studied, omega-3 fatty acids … Read more