 Dosage
Information
Dr. Maggie Joint Formula
is most effective when given in divided doses morning and
evening. Dosage information appears on the label. The following
chart will give you some idea of how long a 60 or 120 tablet
bottle will last for your pet, at each stage (initial or maintenance)
of therapy. For large, or multiple animals, the larger size
can result in a significant cost saving.
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Initial
Dose |
60
tabs lasts |
Maintenance*
Dose |
60
tabs lasts |
Cats & Dogs under 11 Kg
(24 lb.) |
1 tablet |
2 mos. |
½ tablet |
4 mos. |
| Dogs 11 – 22 Kg (25 - 49
lb.) |
2 tablets |
|
1 tablet |
2 mos |
| |
|
120 tabs lasts
|
|
120 tabs lasts |
| Dogs 23 – 45 Kg (50 –
99 lb.) |
3 tablets |
40 days |
1 ½
tablets |
80 days |
| Dogs over 45 Kg (over 100 lb.)
|
4 tablets |
1 mo. |
2 tablets |
2 mos. |
Maintenance
Dose
For pets with
symptoms of arthritis, after 4 to 6 weeks on the
initial dose, once gradual improvement in mobility has been
noticed, the dose can usually be reduced by half for ongoing
maintenance. However, if symptoms worsen, resume the initial
dose. Most animals will continue to improve and do well on
a maintenance dose, and half the dose means half the
cost. You will be able to tell if the reduced dose
is right for your pet.
Studies show that pain
and inflammation will reoccur if the product is discontinued,
so pets should not stop taking it.
Preventative
Dose
For prevention
of arthritis, start senior animals
on a daily maintenance dose (half the initial recommended
dose) at approximately 7 years of age, or earlier for large
breed dogs, and very active dogs
which experience a lot of pounding stress on their joints.
A half dose taken throughout old age can prevent symptoms
from ever developing.
Recovery
from Injury or Surgery
After joint
surgery or injury, start with an initial dose. Depending
on the severity of the trauma, after an initial healing period
of 4 to six weeks, the dose can usually be reduced to the
maintenance level. If pain increases, resume the initial dose.
In most cases of joint trauma, the animal is susceptible to
premature arthritis, and therefore should continue permanently
on the maintenance dose for the best long term outcome.
In all cases where injury and surgery are involved, consult
your veterinarian regarding recovery and maintenance therapies.
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