I have been recommended starting my 13 mth lab on Hills JD for his dysplasia. Any comments would be appreciated.
Thanks

In my opinion you would be better off supplimenting a high quality diet rather than feeding Hill's which, by all accounts, is low quality.

Do you have any examples? The hills had been researched and contains other ingredients other than glucosamine

My 5 month old lab is recovering from an operation for elbow dysplasia. everything I have read suggests that a high protein, low carb diet is best for dogs with joint abnormalities, pretty much disounting every kibble on the market.

I feed Buddy a high quality raw meat and bones diet, ensuring plenty of raw oily fish is included and supplement with glucosamine, chondroitin and green lipped mussel. From day 1 after his op he has been like a different dog and I'm sure the diet has gone part way toward his swift recovery!

That's exactly what I would have gone with.

I really can't understand how companies like Hill's supposedly do all this research and then come up with a grain based filler food.

Hi have you looked into the raw meat/barf diet this can be great for joint problems.

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Nature diet - as bout as natural as you can get - no dry

Thank you for the replies, certainly food for thought.
Where would you recomend to get the natural food & supplemts from as all this is new to me & Alfie.

I buy my nature diet from Berriewood wholesale - I use the lamb - I buy about 12 outers at a time so it works out at around 50p a pack - which is cheap.
If there is anyone in my area wanting this food I would willingly add it to my order providing you can collect it from me - I order about every 6 weeks.
regards
DT

Raw meaty bones (RMB) you can get from most butchers, they usually give them away or charge a minimal price as they have to pay to dispose of them. RMB's are a great natural source of glucosamine and chondroitin. Most pet shops now sell frozen pet minces and you can get supplements from supermarkets or chemists.

Have a look here for some good information on raw feeding: RawFed.com Home Page