Chondroitin in petfood

An increasing number of petfoods and pet supplements are targeted at joint stiffness or lameness in the aged dog and cat, or at those dogs engaged in highly strenuous activity. Most of these products contain chondroprotective agents such as chondroitin sulfate and/or glucosamine hydrochloride.

An increasing number of petfoods and pet supplements are targeted at joint stiffness or lameness in the aged dog and cat, or at those dogs engaged in highly strenuous activity. Most of these products contain chondroprotective agents such as chondroitin sulfate and/or glucosamine hydrochloride. While these compounds are currently undefined ingredients according to AAFCO, they appear to be of low regulatory priority and their status remains tenuous (see "Petfood Insights," Petfood Industry, January 2006). This article will focus on chondroitin sulfate, while next month's article will concentrate on glucosamine hydrochloride.

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