Copyright Nakawa´s Ridgebacks 0722943227 Made with Xara Web Designer, Webmaster: Jarmila Nahalkova   Healthy joints on elbows and hips are essential for every dog to pass happily through his life and  especially through his veteran age. Therefore feeding of your dog from puppy time and taking care  for his joints might prevent later unnecessary damages. Even in the case of bad genetic  disposition, good food and suitable supplements might improve quality of joints. Glucosamine is the most known supplement serving to dog to built their own cartilage. However, if fed as the only joint nutrient, it is not sufficient. Best supplements are containing beside  glucosamine or glucosamine-HCl also chondroitin, MSM and vitamin C. Role of vitamin C is to act  as an antioxidant and to protect joints against oxidative damages. Dogs can produce their own  vitamin C, however due to different environmental influences it is suitable to supplement it. Joint Care