IAADP
International Association of
Assistance Dog Partners

IAADP Membership Benefits

New Benefit from Nutramax Laboratories, Inc.

DASUQUIN

DasuquinTM is a new joint health supplement for dogs representing the next generation in joint health support. It contains the ingredient ASU combined with the glucosamine hydrochloride and chondroitin sulfate from Cosequin in a tasty chewable tablet (same taste as Cosequin). ASU works along with the glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate to support a dog’s joints. In fact, cell studies have shown that glucosamine/chondroitin sulfate plus ASU works better than glucosamine/chondroitin sulfate alone. Dasuquin is also available in a formula with MSM (methylsulfonylmethane).

Nutramax Laboratories, Inc. will be offering Dasuquin and Dasuquin With MSM at no charge to an IAADP Partner Member in the USA for his or her active assistance dog beginning in January. Cosequin will still be available for those members who opt to continue administering Cosequin.

Editor’s Note: IAADP is thrilled to learn that Nutramax will be making this expensive new product available for assistance dogs in the USA so as to preserve the health of their joints. I’m one of those who have experienced first hand how Cosequin can have a rejuvenating effect on an older assistance dog, abating the some of the stiffness and soreness that seemed to be a consequence of the aging process. Younger dogs will benefit too, especially those who perform strenuous tasks or engage in vigorous exercise that can put a lot of wear and tear on the cartilage in their joints. This new product with ingredients which can boost the effectiveness of Cosequin is one that must be prescribed by an assistance dog’s veterinarian. The procedure is the veterinarian must have his staff call the 800 number for Nutramax on the back of your Partner Member ID Card and request a six month supply of this product be shipped to your home address for your assistance dog. If you prefer the Chewables to the capsules, he must specifically request the Chewables. A copy of your Membership ID Card must be faxed to Nutramax Laboratories, Inc. by the veterinarian’s office staff when the initial request is made. Please remember....a member is never to contact any donor directly. If you have questions about this benefit or any others, please contact our Membership Coordinator at 888-544-2237 (USA/North America) or email membership@iaadp.org]

It is wonderful of Nutramax to provide this new product in addition to Welactin and Denosyl to members in the USA. Please consider sending me a note that I can pass along to Nutramax if you decide to take advantage of this incredibly generous offer on their part to supply Dasquin at no charge to you and your assistance dog. toni@iaadp.org

Limbering Up Limbs! (How to Obtain Cosequin through your Veterinarian)

By Toni and Ed Eames

Our guide dogs have been delighting in their daily dose of Cosequin, a glucosamine/chondroitin preparation. Cosequin and its human counterpart CosaminDS, are used to protect and support joint cartilage in animals and people. This universally acclaimed supplement produced by Veterinary Care Partnership sponsor Nutramax Laboratories will now be available to all IAADP assistance dog partner members whose veterinarians prescribe this advantageous preparation for their canine assistants.

Dr. Barbara Eves has developed a procedure to make the process simple and smooth. Your veterinarian will contact Nutramax Laboratories by calling the 800 Number of the back of your Membership ID Card. A copy of your membership card will need to be faxed, and the Nutramax staff will verify eligibility. Upon confirmation of your current status, a six month supply of Cosequin will be mailed directly to your home.

IAADP salutes Dr. Barbara Eves who steered this program through the various company channels. Without her enthusiastic support, this partnership would never have been consummated.

Update on Welactin and Denosyl!

Nutramax Laboratories has added their new product, Welactin, to their already established benefit of Cosequin or Dasuquin. Welactin is a palatable salmon oil supplement designed to help support dogs= overall wellness during the aging process. It contains Omega 3 fatty acids DHA and EPA, which have beneficial effects in helping to support brain, kidney, skin and heart health. If your veterinarian requests these health-enhancing supplements, Nutramax will mail them directly to your home.

Nutramax also offers a product that is rarely needed, but very costly if your veterinarian prescribes it. Denosyl supports a dog’s liver function. In dogs with certain illnesses, your veterinarian may want your dog on this special product, so you can mention to him that it is available if ever needed.

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