Basset Hounds for You

Hi all! We recently adopted a 3.5 month old puppy basset hound mix. Fortunately, he does not have current health issues, but his vet noted that bassets are more prone to joint problems. They recommended Adequan shots (2x/week for four weeks, then 1x/monthly) as a preventative measure. I’ve heard of Adequan being used for dogs with joint problems, but not as a preventative measure. I wanted to reach out to the basset hound owner community and gather some thoughts and opinions?

Hi all! We recently adopted a 3.5 month old puppy basset. Fortunately, he has no current health issues. Our vet is recommending to start him on Adequan injections to prevent joint issues in the future. I have heard of this medicine being used for dogs with arthritis and joint pain for relief, but not as a preventative tool for puppies with no current issues. I wanted to reach out to the community and see if others might have some thoughts or experiences with this?