Synopet Powder

Synopet Powder – Joint Care Supplement for Dogs and Cats by Intas

Synopet from Intas is a veterinary nutritional supplement for joint care, supplying glucosamine HCl 440.92 mg, chondroitin sulphate 352.74 mg and MSM 200 mg per 4 g scoop, with EPA and DHA, curcumin, bromelain, manganese, vitamin C and vitamin E. The manganese at 40 mg is the ingredient most people skip past, and it should not be. Glucosamine and chondroitin are the raw materials for glycosaminoglycans, the molecules that give cartilage its cushioning – but the enzymes that assemble them, the glycosyltransferases, are manganese-dependent. Supply the building blocks without the cofactor and the synthesis step is the bottleneck. That is why well-designed joint formulas include it, and why this one does. Curcumin and bromelain add an anti-inflammatory component, and the omega-3s support the same pathway from a different direction. 120 g pack with a measuring spoon.

Key Features

• Glucosamine HCl 440.92 mg + Chondroitin sulphate 352.74 mg + MSM 200 mg per 4 g
• Manganese 40 mg as manganese glycinate – the cofactor cartilage synthesis actually needs
• Curcumin, bromelain, EPA/DHA, vitamin C and vitamin E for the inflammatory side
• For dogs and cats, given with food on a weight-based schedule
• 120 g pack with a measuring spoon. Marketed by Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd.

Composition

• Per 4 g: Glucosamine HCl 440.92 mg, Chondroitin sulphate 352.74 mg, Methylsulfonylmethane 200 mg
• Eicosapentaenoic acid & Docosahexaenoic acid 50 mg, Manganese (as manganese glycinate) 40 mg, Ascorbic acid (coated) 30 mg, Bromelain 18 mg, Curcumin 6.3 mg, Vitamin E 10 IU
• Net weight 120 g. As printed on the carton

Uses & Benefits

• Helps older dogs resist wear of cartilage, tendons and ligaments
• Aids the fracture healing process
• Helps faster recovery during convalescence after surgery
• Supports animals under physical stress and straining
• Supplies both the building blocks of cartilage and the cofactor for making them
• Curcumin, bromelain and omega-3s address the inflammatory side of joint pain

Directions for Use

• To be given with food. Use the measuring spoon supplied – one level scoop is 4 g
• Dogs up to 10 kg – 4 g daily (1 scoop). 10 to 20 kg – 6 g daily (1½ scoops). Above 20 kg – 8 g daily (2 scoops)
• Cats up to 5 kg – 2 g daily (½ scoop). Above 5 kg – 4 g daily (1 scoop)
• Mix it thoroughly into the food so the whole dose is eaten
• Joint supplements work slowly – allow several weeks, and continue as your veterinarian advises

Precautions

• Animal feed supplement. Not for human or medicinal use, as printed on the pack
• Limping, stiffness or reluctance to jump needs a diagnosis first. A cruciate tear, hip dysplasia or bone tumour will not respond to a joint supplement and delaying assessment makes them worse
• Glucosamine can affect blood sugar; ask your veterinarian before giving it to a diabetic animal
• Bromelain and omega-3s can affect clotting – tell your vet if your pet is on anti-inflammatories or is due for surgery
• Do not exceed the dose for your pet’s weight; manganese and fat-soluble vitamins accumulate
• Tell your veterinarian about every other medicine and supplement your pet is on

Storage

• Store in a cool and dry place, as printed on the pack
• Keep the pack closed and the measuring spoon dry
• Keep out of reach of children

Disclaimer

Animal feed supplement – not for medicinal use and not for human consumption. Use only in the species and at the dose printed on the pack, or as directed by a registered veterinarian. This information is for general awareness and is not a substitute for professional veterinary advice, diagnosis or treatment.