Stride plus for dogs: instructions for use, dosage and side effects, price and analogues

Dietary supplement for joints Stride Plus is considered one of the best for the prevention and treatment of diseases of the musculoskeletal system in dogs. However, many pet owners are confused by the high price coupled with the small amount of information about the principle of action of the medication. It introduces misunderstanding and lack of instructions in the instructions about side effects, although in practice they occur.

Is it worth giving to a dog, is the drug dangerous for animals, and what are the best analogues - I explained in the article.

Release form and composition

Stride Plus is a new generation chondroprotector. It is prescribed as part of complex therapy for degenerative and inflammatory joint diseases. The medicine is produced by the Irish company TRM (County Kildare).

100 ml of medicine contains:

• 745 g of hyaluronic acid;
• 16.9 g glucosamine;
• 3.3 g chondroitin;
• 10.1 g methylsulfanylmethane (MSM);
• 0.72 g manganese.

The filler is indicated separately (up to 100 ml). The manufacturer does not explain what components it consists of.

The medicine is produced in the form of a solution, packaged in bottles:

• for 200 ml - costs an average of 2,000 rubles;
• for 500 ml - average price 4,700 rubles.

The bottles are equipped with convenient pump dispensers.
Externally, the drug looks like a thick caramel-colored solution without a pungent odor. It is sweetish, so dogs eat it well. There is another form of drug release - regular Stride. It is produced in powder form and packaged in jars:

• for 150 g - on average they sell for 1,600 rubles;
• for 0.5 kg - the average price in Moscow is 3,900 rubles.

Regular Stride does not contain hyaluronic acid. The rest of the composition is presented (per 10 g):

• glucosamine (1,080 mg);
• chondoroitin – 240 mg;
• MSM – 2,000 g;
• manganese – 48 g;
• filler – up to 10 g.

Stride Powder for dogs (for the musculoskeletal system)

Glucosamine + MSM + chondroitin.

Chondroprotector for dogs in powder form, composition: glucosamine, chondroitin and MSM.

Stride is a highly effective drug that belongs to a new generation of chondroprotectors intended for the prevention and treatment of inflammatory and degenerative joint diseases in dogs.

Many dogs, especially older dogs, suffer from degenerative diseases of the joints of the limbs and spinal column, which affect the articular cartilage. Due to this, the joints become less elastic, painful and lameness occurs.

It was previously thought that articular cartilage tissue could not regenerate. The traditional approach for such problems was to prescribe anti-inflammatory and painkillers, however, this has now been proven to only mask the problem, bringing only temporary relief. Numerous studies have now confirmed that articular cartilage can be restored under certain conditions. This is facilitated by the active ingredients included in Stride.

Compound:

Pharmachologic effect.

Glucosamine increases the level of glycosaminoglycans (GAGs) in joint tissues, which are the “building blocks” for the restoration of cartilage tissue and ensure its strength. Glucosamine also increases the level of hyaluronate, the main component of joint (synovial) fluid. Glucosamine has certain anti-inflammatory properties.

Chondroitin sulfate – promotes hydration of cartilage and increases its shock-absorbing capabilities, helps restore the joint capsule and cartilaginous surface of the joints. Chondroitin has an anti-inflammatory and analgesic effect, preventing the destruction of cartilage by enzymes produced during inflammatory processes in the joints. Chondroitin is also involved in the construction of the basic substance of bone tissue.

MSM is a source of bioavailable sulfur, which is necessary for the synthesis of connective tissue, including the main protein of connective tissue - collagen.

Manganese takes an active part in carbohydrate and lipid metabolism, in the processes of osteogenesis, and normalizes growth. Manganese is involved in the absorption of chondroitin sulfate.

Indications: degenerative and inflammatory diseases of the joints - bruises, wounds, joint sprains, hydrarthrosis, arthritis, osteoarthritis, periarticular fibrositis, arthrosis, ankylosis, osteochondrosis.

Application.

Stride is mixed with food in the dose:

Small dogs (5–15 kg) 5 g per day;

Medium dogs (15 – 30 kg) 10 g per day;

Large dogs (over 30 kg) 15 g per day.

Stride must be taken for a minimum of 30 days.

Then, depending on the result, continue to give Stride at this dosage or reduce the dose by half.

A level measuring spoon contains 5 g of the drug.

Release form:

jar 150 g; 500g;

Manufacturer:

TRM, Ireland.

Indications for use

For therapeutic purposes, drugs are prescribed for:

• joint dysplasia;
• osteochondrosis;
• arthritis and osteoarthritis;
• arthrosis and hydrarthrosis;
• periarticular fibrositis;
• ankylosis;
• bruises;
• wounds;
• sprains.

Stide+ is also widely used as a prevention of inflammatory and degenerative pathologies of the musculoskeletal system. For this purpose, it is given to all dogs from the age of 5, and to breeds at risk (shepherd dogs, Labradors, Molossians) from the age of 3.

For prevention, the medication is indicated for:

• genetic predispositions;
• seasonal exacerbations or unfavorable climatic factors;
• increased loads;
• age-related changes;
• during the period of growth and formation of the ears to strengthen cartilage;
• metabolic and vitamin-mineral balance disorders;
• deviations in the development of joints and bones - osteoporosis, osteodystrophy, rickets, rheumatism;
• hypodynamia – insufficient physical activity leading to disruption of the functioning of the body.

Purpose

The effect of using Stride Plus will become noticeable after several therapeutic courses. In young animals, inflammatory processes in the joints stop faster; in older animals, the joints are more susceptible to destruction. Then chondroprotectors will not help, surgical intervention will be required.

Stride Plus is prescribed:

• for degenerative joint destruction;
• age-related changes in the musculoskeletal system;
• injuries - fractures, sprains;
• metabolic disorders in the dog’s body caused by a lack of minerals and vitamins;
• genetic predisposition to diseases of the musculoskeletal system, etc.

The latter is characteristic of such breeds as St. Bernard, Western and Eastern European Shepherd, Dachshund, Labrador and others.

In addition, the drug can be used for small puppies and adult dogs to prevent destructive processes in the joints. First of all, puppies of large breeds, whose muscle tissue grows faster than bone tissue, needs it. As a result, the skeleton experiences increased stress.

Indications for the use of Stride Plus are the following diseases:

• arthritis and osteoarthritis;
• arthrosis;
• osteochondrosis;
• ankylosis;
• fibrositis and others.

Arthritis

is an inflammatory disease that is caused by various factors and can affect animals of any age, but older pets are more susceptible to it. The disease can be provoked by:

• frequent stress;
• infections that have a negative impact on the entire animal’s body, including the musculoskeletal system;
• injuries, joint damage.

With arthrosis, joint damage is irreversible and degenerative and cannot be treated. Medicines can only stop the pathological process at stages 1-2 of the disease; later, only surgical intervention is possible.

Important! Only a veterinarian can prescribe the use of chondroprotectors. He will assess the animal’s condition, identify the cause of degenerative processes in the joints and determine an effective treatment plan.

How it works

The drug restores the normal functioning of the joints. When taken regularly, dog owners note that their pets become more active and mobile, get less tired on walks, and their lameness and pain disappear.

Such effects are provided by the active ingredients:

• hyaluronic acid – increases the elasticity of cartilage, relieves inflammation and pain;
• glucosamine – increases the amount of glycosaminoglycans (restore cartilage tissue) and hyaluronate (the main substance of joint fluid);
• chondroitin – restores the joint capsule and cartilage tissue, increases its tensile strength, and also helps eliminate pain and inflammation;
• MSM is a source of bioavailable sulfur, which promotes collagen synthesis;
• manganese – normalizes growth, helps the absorption of chondroitin, is necessary for the processes of osteogenesis, lipid and carbohydrate metabolism.

Purpose of the drug

Due to the presence of hyaluronic acid in the composition, the medication has a pronounced analgesic and anti-inflammatory effect, blocks substances that contribute to the development of the inflammatory process in the joint capsule . Chondroitin stimulates the restoration of cartilage in the joint and prevents its complete destruction.

The drug is used not only for therapeutic purposes, but also for preventive purposes on the recommendation of a veterinarian.

Glucosamine plays an important role, increasing the resistance of cartilage to the negative effects of external and internal factors. These properties allow the medicine to be used for the following diseases:

• osteoarthritis and osteochondrosis of varying severity, characterized by damage to the intervertebral discs, namely the fibrous ring;
• weakening of the pet's immunity;
• arthrosis at the initial and advanced stages;
• rheumatoid arthritis;
• joint dysplasia;
• impaired joint mobility as a result of injury;
• regular, hard and long training;
• decreased mobility of the animal during illness or due to old age;
• failure of metabolic processes, accompanied by a disruption in the supply of necessary substances to the cartilage;
• bursitis is an inflammatory disease of the joint capsule that develops after injury or with heavy load on the joint, accompanied by the accumulation of purulent contents in the joint cavity.

Instructions for use and dosage

Stride+ is given once a day during breakfast. It is forced into the mouth or mixed with food. Usually there are no problems: dogs willingly eat the medicine themselves.

The dosage depends on the weight and the purpose - therapeutic or prophylactic. It is reflected in the table:

Determining the required amount of solution is simple: with one click on the dispenser pump, 1 ml is squeezed out. Shake the bottle thoroughly beforehand.

The minimum course of treatment is 30 days. But, judging by my experience, results appear only after 2-3 months. Familiar veterinarians and breeders share the same opinion.

After 4 weeks of treatment, they look at the animal. If the condition has improved significantly, the dosage is reduced by 2 times (to preventive values). If not, leave it the same.

The maximum duration of treatment is 3 months. Afterwards they take a break for 2 months and, if necessary, resume taking it.

Medicine for dogs Stride Plus (Stride TRM) for joint diseases, syrup

COMPOSITION AND FORM OF RELEASE

Stride Plus is a complex preparation containing in 1 ml as active ingredients 169 mg of glucosamine hydrochloride, 101 mg of methylsulfanylmethane (MSM), 33 mg of chondroitin sulfate, 7.2 mg of manganese ascorbate, 745 mcg of hyaluronic acid and filler up to 1 ml. Available in the form of a solution for oral use. Packaged in plastic bottles of 200 ml and 500 ml, which are packed together with a dispenser in cardboard boxes.

PHARMACOLOGICAL PROPERTIES

Stride Plus belongs to the new generation of chondroprotectors. Glucosamine, which is part of Stride Plus, increases the level of glycosaminoglycans (GAGs) in joint tissues, which are the “building blocks” for the restoration of cartilage tissue and ensure its strength. Glucosamine also increases the level of hyaluronate, the main component of joint (synovial) fluid. Glucosamine has anti-inflammatory properties. MSM is a source of bioavailable sulfur, which is necessary for the synthesis of connective tissue, including the main protein of connective tissue - collagen. Chondroitin sulfate promotes hydration and increases the shock-absorbing properties of cartilage, as well as the restoration of the joint capsule and cartilaginous surfaces of the joints. Chondroitin has an anti-inflammatory and analgesic effect, preventing the destruction of cartilage by enzymes produced during inflammatory processes in the joints. Chondroitin is also involved in the construction of the basic substance of bone tissue. Hyaluronic acid is the main component of synovial fluid. Hyaluronic acid gives cartilage tissue visco-elastic properties, and also reduces inflammation, pain and eases movement. Manganese takes an active part in carbohydrate and lipid metabolism, in the processes of osteogenesis, normalizes growth, and also promotes the absorption of chondroitin sulfate.

INDICATIONS

Stride Plus is prescribed to dogs for the prevention and treatment of inflammatory and degenerative joint diseases (bruises, wounds, joint sprains, hydrarthrosis, arthritis, osteoarthritis, periarticular fibrositis, arthrosis, ankylosis, osteochondrosis). It is especially recommended for older dogs and load-bearing animals.

DOSES AND METHOD OF APPLICATION

Before use, unscrew the cap from the bottle and screw in the dispenser. Shake the bottle with the drug before use. With one press of the dispenser, 1 ml of the drug is drawn from the bottle. Stride Plus is given to dogs orally with feeding. The drug is administered for prophylactic purposes at the following rate: small dogs (weighing up to 5 kg) - 1 ml of syrup, medium dogs (weighing from 5 to 15 kg) - 2 ml, large dogs (weighing from 15 to 30 kg) - 4 ml, very large dogs (weighing 30 kg or more) - 8 ml of syrup. For medicinal purposes, Stride Plus is used at the rate of: small dogs (weighing up to 5 kg) - 2 ml of syrup, medium dogs (weighing from 5 to 15 kg) - 4 ml, large dogs (weighing from 15 to 30 kg) - 8 ml, for very large dogs (weighing 30 kg or more) - 12 ml of syrup. Stride Plus should be taken for a minimum of 30 days. The optimal duration of treatment is two to three months. It is recommended to repeat the preventive course after two months.

SIDE EFFECTS

With proper use and dosage, no side effects are observed.

CONTRAINDICATIONS

Increased individual sensitivity to the components of the drug.

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS

No special precautions are required.

Contraindications and side effects

According to the instructions, the drug does not cause negative reactions. There is no mention of side effects on the official English-language website of the manufacturer (https://trmpet.com/product/strideplus/).

The drug can be given to dogs of any breed and age. There are no special instructions for use during pregnancy or while nursing puppies. The only limitation is individual hypersensitivity to the components of the medication. Therefore, after the first use, carefully monitor the animal’s condition.

However, it is worth considering the reviews of the owners. In my practice, I often encounter complaints of digestive disorders, increased or decreased number of bowel movements, and changes in stool. Also, dogs that constantly use the medicine may develop gastritis and liver diseases.

Contraindications

Despite the high-quality and useful composition, the drug has contraindications:

• intolerance to animals of any of the components of the pharmacological agent;
• violation of the rules for storing funds;
• ulcerative lesions of the stomach and intestines;
• the period of gestation in dogs;
• pet's weight is less than 1 kg;
• a serious condition of an animal when it refuses food and water.

It is prohibited to give the drug without a veterinarian's prescription and a preliminary diagnostic examination. This can lead to serious complications.

Analogues of the drug

There are many chondoprotectors in veterinary medicine. And Stride+ is not unique, it is easy to replace. Below are the best analogues:

Analogs

No other veterinary drug has the same composition as Stride Plus. For joint diseases, veterinarians sometimes prescribe other chondroprotectors that are used in official medicine:

1. Glucosamine – containing the active ingredient of the same name;
2. Chondroitin sulfate – tablets with the same component in the composition;
3. Mucosate is a solution for intramuscular administration containing chondroitin sulfate.

Nutri Horse Chondro has the same effect and similar composition as Stride Plus. The veterinary drug was developed for the treatment of horses, but is also used to treat animals. The veterinarian will calculate the individual dosage.

Owner reviews

Rotti: “My Rottweiler was a runt from puppyhood. At 4 months, I noticed a “rabbit run” and put the dog on chondroprotectors. At 1.5 years old, quite expectedly, he was diagnosed with hip dysplasia. Since then, the pet has been constantly drinking Stride. On it, the condition is stable, as soon as we switch to other drugs, the state of health worsens.”

UUS: “We bought a Doberman puppy 3 months ago. We immediately took him to the vet, who diagnosed the beginning of rickets: the hind legs were standing like wheels, and the front legs were collapsing. After vaccination, on the doctor’s advice, they started giving Stride: within a month the boy grew taller, his paws straightened out, and after cropping his ears stood up without any problems. The only negative is the sour taste: I had to soak the dry food in water and mix it with the solution.”

Tutusya: “My Pomeranian constantly injured his knee: the ligaments would stretch, the cup would fall out, or the joint would dislocate. We took Stride Plus: after a month of taking it, the lameness went away, and we were able to postpone the complex and expensive operation for now. True, the drug is expensive; for prevention, you can find a cheaper drug.”

Answers to frequently asked questions

My dog ​​was prescribed lifelong use. Does this mean that the medicine should be given continuously or intermittently?

When used for life, the drug is always given in courses: taken for 1 month and taken a break for 2 months.

Do the instructions describe daily dosages? And, if so, do they need to be divided into several doses?

The medicine is given in one dose, in the morning feeding. There is no need to split the dose. Daily dosages are indicated based on the weight of the animal.

I have an allergic dog. I'm afraid that she will also have negative reactions to the chondroprotector. What's the best way to proceed?

If there is concern about an allergy, they begin to give the drug in smaller dosages than prescribed: on the first day they give a quarter of the full dose, on the second - half, on the third - three-quarters. Only on the fourth day, in the absence of symptoms of hypersensitivity, do they switch to full medication.

conclusions

The condition of animals on Stride improves significantly: older dogs literally come to life, and puppies and juniors with degenerative skeletal pathologies are formed correctly. If you prescribe medication at the first suspicion of joint problems, you will be able to slow down the development of diseases for several years.

However, the lack of instructions about side effects in the instructions is confusing. Such a reply is not uncommon for chondroprotectors. But there are no completely safe drugs: to one degree or another, they all cause harm. Keep in mind that when using Stride+, problems with the gastrointestinal tract and allergic reactions may occur.

It is also possible that the growth of malignant tumors may accelerate, so beware of giving drugs to dogs with cancer.

Another point is related to the general wording “filler” in the composition. What it consists of is unknown. Therefore, it is impossible to say 100% about the safety of the drug.

In general, Stride Plus is a good, proven chondroprotector. Negative reactions rarely occur, and joint health improves significantly. But there are better and cheaper analogues: Artroglycan, Chondartron, Kanvit Chondro.