VetriScience Vetri-Disc Joint Health Dog Capsules, 180 count
VetriScience Laboratories’ Vetri-Disc combines bovine tracheal cartilage with amino acids, mineral sulfates, vitamins, pepsin, and natural silicon sources all necessary for the support and maintenance of connective tissue. Bovine tracheal cartilage is a rich source of chondroitin sulfates which make up the connective tissue matrix and are found in an especially high concentration in the spinal and invertebrate disc tissues.
Other nutrients like taurine and equisetum arvense are necessary for the synthesis of connective tissue, while minerals like calcium and magnesium support bone growth and maintenance. Zinc is necessary for tissue respiration and is also important in the body’s healing process. Amino acids like serine link the glycosaminoglycan structure to connective tissue proteins, and vitamins C and D support collagen production and calcium absorption, respectively.
Key Benefits- Combines bovine tracheal cartilage with amino acids, mineral sulfates, vitamins, pepsin, and natural silicon sources all necessary for the support and maintenance of connective tissue
- Bovine tracheal cartilage is a rich source of chondroitin sulfates which make up the connective tissue matrix and are found in an especially high concentration in the spinal and invertebrate disc tissues
- Other nutrients like taurine and equisetum arvense are necessary for the synthesis of connective tissue, while minerals like calcium and magnesium support bone growth and maintenance
- Zinc is necessary for tissue respiration and is also important in the body’s healing process
- Amino acids like serine link the glycosaminoglycan structure to connective tissue proteins, and vitamins C and D support collagen production and calcium absorption, respectively
HAZARDS TO ANIMALS: Safe use in pregnant animals or animals intended for breeding has not been proven. If lameness worsens, discontinue use and contact your veterinarian. Federal law prohibits the off-label use of this product in ruminants. WARNING: For animal use only. Keep out of the reach of children and animals. In case of accidental overdose, contact a veterinarian immediately.
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Item Number63774
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Breed Size
All Breeds, Small Breeds, Medium Breeds, Large Breeds
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Food Form
Supplement
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Lifestage
Adult, All Stages
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Made in
United States
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Product Form
Capsule
Active Ingredients: (Per Capsule) Bovine Tracheal Cartilage (Source of Chondroitin-4-And-6-Sulfates) 200 mg, Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C) 100 mg, Pectin 100 mg, L-Taurine 50 mg, Manganese (as Manganese Sulfate) 30 mg, L-Serine 30 mg, Calcium (as Calcium Carbonate, Calcium Ascorbate) 25 mg, Equisetum Arvense 10 mg, Magnesium (as Magnesium Sulfate) 10 mg, Pyridoxine HCl (Vitamin B6) 10 mg, Potassium (as Potassium Citrate) 9.5 mg, Pepsin 5 mg, Zinc (as Zinc Sulfate) 1.8 mg, Cholecalciferol (Vitamin D3) 30 IU.
Inactive Ingredients: Gelatin, Rice Flour.
| Weight | Daily Feeding (capsules) |
|---|---|
| Under 15 lbs | 1 |
| 16 - 35 lbs | 2 |
| 36 - 80 lbs | 3 |
| 80+ lbs | 4 |
If giving more than 1 capsule daily, divide between AM and PM. Administer during or after the animal has eaten to reduce incidence of gastrointestinal upset.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where are your products made?
VetriScience® products are manufactured in the United States. However, we source the raw material for our products from both inside and outside the United States. Our raw material suppliers acquire high quality ingredients from all over the world. Depending on our needs and current market supplies, a particular raw material may be from 1 country in 1 batch, and from another country in another batch. For our raw materials, we require a Certificate of Analysis, which documents the quality, purity, and potency. This qualifies each raw material before accepting it for production.Our parent company - FoodScience® Corporation - is certified to operate under current Good Manufacturing Processes (cGMP) protocols. Under these protocols, we require that each ingredient in a formula be supplied with the respective Certificate of Analysis. This means that the supplier is required to test the ingredient for contaminants, such as heavy metals, microorganisms, and other physical or chemical parameters unique to the ingredient, before the ingredient is shipped. Any raw materials that do not meet our specifications are sent back to the supplier. Upon receipt of a raw material, it is tested for potency and other parameters outlined in the ingredient's specification sheet. Test results are compared against the established specifications.
Is it ok the double the recommended dose if I feel that my animal needs stronger/better support?
Please follow all dosing instructions stated on our packaging. VetriScience® calculates our dosing strength according to the animal's weight. Never increase dosing on a nutritional supplement without discussing it with your vet first.
Do VetriScience® products require refrigeration?
Refrigeration of our products is not recommended due to the fact that refrigeration produces moisture, which can degrade nutrients, change smell, and reduce the shelf life on nutritional supplements. Please follow the storage instructions on our labels.
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By mego on Apr 5, 2018
My gsd recently had a disc/nerve injury in her back caused by some degenerative stuff starting. She was slowly improving over weeks, but I really feel like this supplement sped it along greatly (we added it about 4 weeks into her problems). She gets on the couch daily now and is running around as if completely better. I know it was a combo of rest and time, but I noticed a dramatic difference after adding this. I plan to keep her on it daily so I can keep her back supported to slow down any further issues. The only con is the pills are quite large. I was initially pulling them apart and dumping the powder in her food because she's extremely picky about hidden pills in her food, but I actually My gsd recently had a disc/nerve injury in her back caused by some degenerative stuff starting. She was slowly improving over weeks, but I really feel like this supplement sped it along greatly (we added it about 4 weeks into her problems). She gets on the couch daily now and is running around as if completely better. I know it was a combo of rest and time, but I noticed a dramatic difference after adding this. I plan to keep her on it daily so I can keep her back supported to slow down any further issues. The only con is the pills are quite large. I was initially pulling them apart and dumping the powder in her food because she's extremely picky about hidden pills in her food, but I actually just throw them in her food whole now. They must not have much bad flavor because she eats them no problem. … more
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By Dobermom on May 26, 2018 Top 250 Contributor
My dog has spinal spondylosis and his over all discomfort has dramatically reduced. And his chiropractor noticed improved movement.
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By kymberly on Apr 15, 2018
My Melvin has a light case of IVDD and after his first episode, I started him on this. It does seem to help, along with glucosamine and turmeric. I also do some acupuncture as needed and he has very few flare ups.
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By Beth on Mar 7, 2018
Dog gets them once a day for his ivdd and they seem to be helping a bit. I combine them with his antioxidants which are supposed to be more important for ivdd dogs than glucosamine. He takes them willingly with a pill pocket but he prefers soft chews in everything.
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By ETWT on Mar 6, 2018
I bought the Vetri Disc after our Yorkie was diagnosed with 2 bulging discs. He swallows the capsule (wrapped in cheese) without difficulty. There was noticeable improvement in 10 days. I will continue using Vetri Disc and reorder when time.
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By Lucy on Jan 9, 2018
I love the idea of this product, but capsules are TREMENDOUS, which means that for any but gigantic dogs whose pharynges are large enough for swallowing large capsules, the capsules must be opened and emptied into food, for dosing. There are probably dogs who will gobble up food containing the rather large volume of product powder, but if your dog is not a great eater, good luck with getting the product into her/him. I realize that volume of the recommended dose sometimes needs to be quite large, since supplements are not always concentrates. . .but there needs to be better disclosure to customers about the likelihood that a small dog may never be dosable with this product. I DID post a question I love the idea of this product, but capsules are TREMENDOUS, which means that for any but gigantic dogs whose pharynges are large enough for swallowing large capsules, the capsules must be opened and emptied into food, for dosing. There are probably dogs who will gobble up food containing the rather large volume of product powder, but if your dog is not a great eater, good luck with getting the product into her/him. I realize that volume of the recommended dose sometimes needs to be quite large, since supplements are not always concentrates. . .but there needs to be better disclosure to customers about the likelihood that a small dog may never be dosable with this product. I DID post a question about this issue before purchasing it, but I received back only a stock answer saying "just open the capsule and put contents into food. . ." That told me nothing useful, really. . .Please, Vetri-Science, come in to the real world and design your products with dogs of ALL sizes and appetites in mind. . .I have had to discard several other Vetri-Science products, over the years, because of dosing problems arising from grossly unrealistic capsule/dose sizes. . .The products are brilliant, but what good are they if they cannot be administered??? … more
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By QueenK on Oct 28, 2017
I was recommended these for my doxie! Several people said they have had wonders happen helping their doxies back so i purchased these to keep his bones strong!
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By Megan on Feb 25, 2018
I truly believe this supplement is helping my Dachshund with IVDD. I have had several friends who have experienced success with this product as well.
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By mpurcell on Dec 8, 2017
I purchased this for my mama's dachsund mix who has spinal pain. She's been taking them about 2 weeks now and is able to jump into the chair (where she sits with mama regularly) and into the bed with ease. Seems to be doing a great job and I can't say enough about chewy.com--I use them for EVERYTHING! Excellent customer service, great prices and delivered to my door. I have 6 rescue dogs and 5 rescue cats so I've been through a lot of companies over the years.
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By Kim11 on Sep 27, 2017
My dog could really use this. It made him throw up. Tried it twice to be sure. He threw up both times.
