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Prior to trying this product, we used Pet Naturals soft chews for hip & Joint, which we purchased through Puritans Pride. They were more expensive, but appeared to work very well on our 13 year old Husky. After reading the positive reviews on this product we decided to try and save some money and purchased Nutri-Vet Hip & Joint. Our dog is not a fussy eater, and has never rejected any type of medicine or treats. She spit these out immediately and refused to eat them. I broke off a piece and tasted it myself and found that it had a very, very strong citrus flavor. I can never recall seeing anything citrus on any dog food or treats. I absolutely cannot understand how all these other reviewers could possibly endorse this supplement (I can, but it would only be unfounded speculation. Please consider my advice and avoid this medication.

Already knew that the product was working for the dogs who are 12 and 9 years of age, but at $14.oo a bottle in WalMart I was looking for a better deal and I found it! Kudos to you...you beat WalMart!

I was very happy with the product, my dogs love it. I went to purchase more and the price was almost double. I was sad to see that as I am buying another brand now. I understand prices go up, but almost double? Please.

I've been given this to my 150 pound Rottie, who has been having some joint problems in his back legs, for about 3-4 weeks now and he feels like a puppy again! He's been running around like I hadn't seem him do so for years! I'm very pleased.

VERY COST EFFECTIVE PRODUCT. MY DOGS LIKE IT VERY MUCH. I WILL CONTINUE TO BUY THIS PRODUCT FOR THEM HERE.

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I began giving my older golden retriever these biscuits after she had a lot of difficulty getting up after a walk-what a big improvement. She has a lot more mobility.

With 7 large Greyhounds of my own plus fostering new Greys from the track all the time, this house has a minimum of 10 Greys in it at all times. I own and foster only special needs Greyhounds (never a shortage of them), mostly due to broken legs and hocks at the track. I make glucosamine a daily staple in their morning meals (with my Vet's approval of course), regardless of their ages. I've tried countless products, some they liked and some they turned their snouts up in rebellion. Even my 3 older ones who have about 7 teeth total among them like these. (For my toothless wonders, I crush them before adding to their bowl-break into pieces in my hands then use a small 'smack and chop' chopper on the cutting board and scoop the small pieces into individual bowls). My other 4 who still have most of their teeth wait for me at the top of the cellar stairs while I'm filling their bowls and placing one of these peanut butter biscuits on the top of each. While 1-2 try to distract me as I'm hauling all these bowls up the stairs, the others bob and weave in attempts to steal the treats out of the bowls as I near the top of the steps. Have to admit defeat on occasion when I'm not paying attention :( In any event, haven't met a Greyhound yet who does not love these. Not only that, I have seen remarkable improvement in agility, desire to play and romp, renewed interest in toys, consistent improvement in ease in pouncing on the beds, serious athleticism in swiping the tomatoes from my topsy turvys in the yard, even stealing a 3 lb pumpkin off the back step to munch on behind the tree in the back yard. The younger ones have resumed 'running laps' around the yard while the older ones (2 are 11, 9, 8, 5 and 2 are 4) seem younger and instigate play more often than before. They are energetic, not as stiff after a nap or nighttime, want to do more, play more, walk more/further and, while it may be my imagination, the older ones seem to be eating better. (They had gotten to a point where sometimes they would eat, sometimes not, sometimes just nibble a few bites and walk away). All in all, they like this product and I am thrilled already with the positive changes I see in my 'kids' who are always with me and the fosters who arrive in rough shape but leave for happy, responsible homes upon adoption. I dislike pumping meds into any pet when something else will help. I'm sticking with this product. It works for me and mine. I wouldn't purchase 7-10 6 lb bags of this product at a time if my pups weren't exhibiting such remarkable improvements. Their quality of life has definitely improved. Packaging says to allow 4-6 weeks for best results but it took less than 3 weeks for me to begin seeing significant changes in all of my guys and gals. Can't wait to see what 6+ weeks of using this product will produce! Each ALL NATURAL biscuit contains 500 mg glucosamine and is a substantial 'treat'. Biscuits are approx. 3-4" long and perhaps .75" high and quite crunchy to promote strong teeth and healthy gums. They are a bit difficult to break other than in halves. After that initial break, they are too tough to break into smaller chunks, thus the need for my abovementioned 'chopper'. Each bag purchased to date has arrived in excellent condition. Out of 14 6-lb bags to date (2 separate orders), only 2 biscuits were broken in half; nothing was crushed or broken into small chunks. Very little residue at bottom of resealable bags. Unfortunately, I did count the biscuits in the first 2 (original order) bags to determine whether or not I would stick with this product pricewise, but I've forgotten now what that count was so I cannot share that at this time. And because I'm back to order more, if I remember, I'll update this review when I count them again. Directions for use: 1/2 wafer/biscuit per 40 lbs body weight twice daily. PLEASE NOTE: Some (not all) of the statements on the reverse of package - thought I'd share before you buy: - Administer during or after the animal has eaten to reduce potential incidence of gastrointestinal upset. - An exam from a vet is recommended prior to using this product. - Keep out of reach of children. In case of accidental overdose, contact a health professional immediately. - Safe use in pregnant animals or animals intended for breeding is not recommended. - Consult with your vet before using this product in animals with clotting disorders, being treated with anticoagulant medications, diabetes, or any metabolic disorder causing hyperglycemia, history of urinary tract stones, and known allergies to shellfish.

One problem I've experienced in caring for an older dog is finding a glucosamine supplement that our 65 lb., 15 year old Akita/Chow-chow mix would really like eating. Finding one that our dog, Kuma-chan liked eating was a challenge. We've tried tablets in her food and she would smell it mixed in and not eat until the next day. Other biscuit type supplements were left uneaten. Sometimes the gel capsule would be left at the bottom of her dinner bowl. As soon as the Nutri-Vet Hip & Joint Peanut Butter Large Dog Biscuits arrived, I offered a biscuit to Kuma. She took it, wagged her tail and came back for another one! Now, she knows that she only gets one every morning before her chicken jerky treats! It's great when you don't have to force feed your best friend! What a relief to see Kuma walk with minimal stiffness or pain in her hips after a couple of weeks.

My dog loves these bones. Gobbles them right down. Good if you have issues giving your dog meds.

About 80% of the biscuits were broken, clearly not the cause of shipping since the box is strong and undamaged. Some of our dogs eat them, others won't. Considering they all like to browse the kitty litter, that's saying a lot. I'll probably switch back to the treat version made by another brand. The expiration date was fairly close at 04/10, though not a problem. I purchased two boxes. 3 stars, one less for too many broken biscuits, another for some dogs preferring kitty cat 'tootsie rolls' over these biscuits.

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Solid Gold makes a variety of products which include SeaMeal. I have used this product for years now, off and on. I admit to cutting back like everyone else does right now because of the economy. I will tell you that within a month, I could see the difference in my dogs' coats. I have bought the supplement again and am cutting back in other areas, but not when it comes to the health and well-being of my companion animals. I highly recommend all products made by the Solid Gold company. They have an excellent line of petfood with holistic ingredients and high end ingredients. You might want to consider some of their other products as well.

My canines' coats have more shine & richer color because of the Solid Gold Sea Meal. Marley, Rover & Laine (the canines) happily eat the sea meal in their food. [...] got the product to me uber quick!

My yellow lab seems to shed much less after being on this supplement for a couple of weeks.

This stuff will grow Hair on a Bucket....as my friend likes to put it. I am in dog rescue and we get many dogs coming in with skin and hair loss issues. Poor nutrition and low immune systems compound these problems. Adding Solid Gold Seameal in their food perks them right up and facilitates faster recovery for their skin issues and the re-growth of fur....beautiful fur! The Fatty Acids and fish oils really make their fur lustrous!! Like I said....it will Grow Hair on a Bucket!!!

This product really helped my German Shepherd with her allergies! It took about 8 weeks before I saw results, but the wait was worth it. We have had her on this for 4 months and there is no scratching, itching or yeast infections. We have tried everything to include expensive prescription medications, this is the first thing that actually worked and is great for dogs!

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This book is a wonderful resource for horse owners wanting good advice and recommendations from an equine Vet on nutritional problems. Dr. Kellon is well respected and conducts small scientific tests on the products she recommends. You can look up the problem your horse is having in the index and see what she recommends and what is special about the product that makes it work.

Information filled book, a real must have for anyone owning or taking care of a horse!

I really liked this book. It had a lot of useful info that was presented in an organized way. I also found it helpful that specific supplements were tested and recommended for each topic ("Skin and Coat" or "Immune System", etc). This book is money well spent.

Working with Dr. Kellon has given me a whole new way of thinking about equine nutrition and this book is a wonderful "at home" reference. Never again will I believe the hype and sales pitches of feed and supplement manufacturers. I now know how to figure out exactly what my horse's diet does and does not need. The information in this book is presented in Dr. Kellon's no-nonsense, scientifically based style which is both refreshing and reassuring. If you want a straightforward guide to supplementing your horse, this is it.

I like this book and it's format very much. I have several of Dr. Kellon's publications and this one is as good as all her others. I agree with Ms Larson's comment about her First Aid book. I keep my copy in my first aid box (a step-stool toolbox) so that it's right where I need it - at the barn or on the road in the trailer. Another very good book about Nutrition and supplements is Dr. Kellon's "Equine Supplements and Nutraceuticals: A Guide to Peak Health and Performance" http://www.amazon.com/Equine-Supplements-Nutraceuticals-Health-Performance/dp/091432778X/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1222983953&sr=1-4

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This book caught my eye as a horse owner and horse lover; I also study holistic treatment modalities and had high hopes for this book. Written by a DVM, who obviously practices more traditional western vet care, the text is clearly written with even a tinge of humor. Although herbal medicine is treated rather disdainfully, his articulate and concise descriptions of medications and supplements is very useful. He explains the action of the drug/supplement, product claims, precautions, and side effects. Dr. Ramey is very good at dispelling confusion about the multitude of products available for horses, while speaking in terms the average layman can understand. Though not quite what I was after, all in all, a good book that I will not part with; another reference book I recommend to equine professionals and/or hobbyists. Think of it as a horse owner's version of a Physician's Desk Reference.

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I bought a copy of Basic Training for a Safe Trail Horse recently and am very happy with the subject matter and delivery. It is very well written and easy to visualize how to put the steps into action. Teresa

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The customer who bought Hyland's Leg Cramps homeopathic remedy and was upset that the product did not indicate how much quinine is in it obviously does not understand how homeopathy works. And the customer who was horrified that quinine was still being sold after the FDA has pulled it obviously does not understand how the FDA works. Sadly, the agency that was once focused on protecting the public has become a water boy for Big Pharma and they are working hard to get rid of the competition.

I bought these for my seventy five year old sister who was having severe cramps in her feet and legs, the first couple of days after taking the pills the cramps softened enough so as not to be a proplem on the third day they were completely gone, NO MORE CRAMPS ! I'm amazed that they worked !

this product has helped me with the problem iv had with leg cramps, by buying this item on line iv gotten more pills per bottle than what the stores have and for less money will continue to buy if they stay the same

The only place I could find this product was in Florida and we couldn't go there this year. Found it here and it is exactly what I wanted. Thank you! It works!

I had a few nights in a row with massive cramps in the calves. I looked online for something - anything! to relieve the cramps. I found a suggestion for quinine, and found the Hyland's. I've been taking them faithfully every evening. I haven't had a cramp. I don't know what caused the initial bout, and I don't know if diet, exercise, phases of moon caused them, or if the Hyland's is helping keep them at bay. But, I got a couple of hundred of the tablets and they are easy to take (melt almost immediately in the mouth). So... I'll keep giving them a try.

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This cream it looks like it has a lot of plants in it and less chemicals, it has a specific smell but that's because is all natural. I don't know yet if it's going to cure anything but it feels good when I put it on. I will buy it again.

My grandfather had a German care giver who introduced him to horse chestnut cream (imported from Germany) back in the 60's. He swore it helped reduce his purple ankles, varicose veins, and scaling. When I developed some of the same symptoms, due to stasis, I thought I'd give the preparation a try. Good news, it is available in the USA and it seems to work. Even my doctor said he noticed an improvement. Guess like any medication you should let your doctor know what medications you are using, even topical preparations. Recommend reviewing the outstanding information about this product on the internet. It is available through many web sites, but Amazon seemed to have the best price. BTW, the cream instructions say to use for at least 6 weeks to get results, so you might consider purchasing several jars. Another thing, the cream has a strong odor some might find offensive. Ordered several additional bottles in December. They were never received and Amazon recently cancelled the order. Strange a company would list a product they can not supply. Still believe the product is great, just have a problem with a company listing product and taking more than a month to inform the customer they can not deliver an order.

Horse Chestnut Cream is a great product for circulation. I would recommend this product for use.

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I ordered this item on the recommendation of a friend and reading articles about severe leg cramps. I ordered it and took it faithfully for a month at first no change in the leg cramps that kept me up nights and afterward made my entire legs hurt due to the severity of the cramps not just in calf but in arch of foot behind the knee and above the back of the knee terrible. Doctors have tried for years to help me with these cramps. the only thing that did help was quinine sulfate prescription only but has been taken off the market due to its effect on the heart and circulation. anyway i've tried every thing from drinking cider vinegar, taking mega dozes of potassium and drinking lots more water, you name it i tried it. but these did help after about a month now i take them about 3 times a week .. I still get a cramp once in a while maybe two nights in a row and they are still bad but it used to be 4-5 nights a week now its less than 3 nights a month so these have helped. I recommend them they helped me and I had about given up trying and trying to deal with the cramps that left me so tired so much of the time. hey if it helped me maybe it will help you too.

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The Bag Bum work really good,we started using it on our Guniea Pig after A week or so the Scap is gone.

I tried this to heal some abrasions from road cycling. It did an admirable job, but left deep, greasy stains on whatever I was wearing. I haven't been able to get most of them out.

My 7 month old had horrible diaper rash. It was flaming red. The doctor prescribed an antibiotic cream, but after 4 applications, it was worse! I read so many great things about Bag Balm on the internet, I decided to give it a try. I was very skeptical. I started rubbing it on his sore hiney yesterday around 3pm. I put it on again at 6pm after his bath. I set my alarm and got up at 12:30am to change his diaper (the last thing I wanted was him to sit in a wet diaper) and I was shocked to see the diaper rash was about 80% better!! It looks better and better with each diaper change, and I am sure by tomorrow it will be totally gone. I thank GOD for this product. It truly works miracles! As far as the smell goes, it is a nice clean smell. The thing is, that it is a "natural" smell. If you are used to smelling chemically smelling soaps and laundry detergents, etc., you will probably find the smell repulsive. If you are really into organic, natural things, you will probably like the smell.

This product is nice for my English Bulldog. His nose usually looks cracked because they lick alot and the toungue passes over their nose all the time, so it get's dry and cracked. I tried this product on his nose and within a week I noticed it was a more natural black is the best way to describe it and it now looks and feels softer. I put a light coating in the morning and later at night, and that seems to do the trick. Bag Balm is a very good product...

At times, my hands crack and dry so severely that I wake up in the morning with blood stains on my sheets from them. This stuff seems to be the only product that provides relief to my chapped, cracked hands. I've started applying a very generous amount and covering my hands with socks to sleep. The next morning my hands are soft (and still wet from the Bag Balm as if I just applied it). I highly recommend this product.

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A senior citizen tipped me off to this after I complained of knee pain following running. It goes on as a gel, similar to an aloe gel, then dries with a hint of some heat similar to Icy Hot. I used it 3x per day at first and it helped alleviate the pain and swelling. Non-greasy when it dries (a couple of minutes), a nice plus. Seems strange, but as I am finding more often, these old 'home' remedies work better than going to the doctor and being told I am getting older and to deal with it.

Great product. I use it on my aches and pains in my knees and shoulders for temporary relief. I heard about it from a friend who used it and I tried hers and was so impressed that I bought my own. I highly recommend it for arthritis and strains in humans.

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My dwarf horses only weighed about 50 lbs when I started the Cosequin and the dosage on the container didn't make sense for that size. I called the manufacturer (number on the container) & was immediately connected to a vet who addressed my concerns. It took about 3 weeks to see a difference - dwarf horses have malformed legs and suffer from twisted joints. These little guys spent most of their life laying down because standing was obviously painful. It's been about 8 weeks since they started using Cosequin, they are on maintenance now. They are not laying down as much as overall seem much more content.