Our shepherd mix is 9 years old, and she has arthritis in her lower spine and hips. Her movement was getting stiffer, she stopped running and playing as much and as often as she used to, she couldn't jump on the couch, and she couldn't maintain her posture when "going to the bathroom." Our vet suggested Deramaxx, and we tried it for several months. Her mobility did improve, but she still wasn't quite herself. I was concerned about giving her NSAID's for the rest of her life, so I researched alternatives. I found an article in The Whole Dog Journal, and the author described a similar situation as ours, where the dog benefited from Arthroplex and a change in diet from commercial to raw meaty bones. Our girl is about 60 pounds, takes two capsules of Arthroplex each day, and thoroughly enjoys her prey-model raw diet. She runs, jumps and plays almost exactly they way she used to; the duration of play is shorter (about 10 minutes at a time), and she uses caution as she jumps on the couch. We've been giving Arthroplex and feeding raw for about two months now, and I'm completely satisfied with the results thus far.

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Reviewed by: V from LA on 12/12/2014

pain relief

I have a yellow lab that is 9 yrs old. he was starting to get stiff getting up after laying for a while which resulted in him limping pretty bad. after about 3 wks on this product he is getting up without any stiffness. It has helped him alot. the only down side is his weight calls for 10 pills a day. So one bottle only last 18 days. Wish it came in a larger dose in fewer pills per day, but a better price for buying buying a bigger bottle. Give this product a try, for your pet sakes!!

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Reviewed by: peggy from piney flats, tn on 5/26/2015

Joint Support

This product works very well with our lab who has elbow problems. We can tell when he is not on the medicine for a prolonged period of time. I'd like it to work as well on humans

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Reviewed by: andy leithner from tulsa, OK on 3/1/2015

Excellent

Happy with purchase, helped 13 year old female samoyed be more active and healthy. She takes it in mashed sweet potato, her favorite. Highly recommend regimen.

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Reviewed by: Charlotte from Clemmons, NC on 1/10/2015

Arthroplex by Thorne- Joint support for dogs

I was fortunate to have found this product. The capsules have helped my dog recover from a deep tissue injury that caused a front paw lameness. ( My dog had an adverse reaction and is sensitive to traditional anti inflammatory and pain relief medication that was prescribed by the vet). Arthroplex was and is the only supplement to my dogs diet for the past month. My dogs activity level increases everyday. Thank you Thorne Research.

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Reviewed by: G. Grinis from Tinley Park, IL on 12/15/2014