ALL DAY Time Release System™
Frequently Asked Questions

What is glucosamine?
Glucosamine is important for healthy joints. It is one of the components of the tissue that covers the surfaces of the bones in your joints (i.e., knee, elbow, hip), called articular cartilage. Cells that are found in this cartilage are able to make glucosamine on their own when the joint is healthy and undamaged, but changes in the joints appear to inhibit the ability of these cells to produce enough glucosamine.

What is chondroitin sulfate?
Chondroitin sulfate is important for healthy joints. It is one of the components of the tissue that covers the surfaces of the bones in your joints (i.e., knee, elbow, hip), called articular cartilage. Chondroitin sulfate helps make up a portion of the tissue covering the bones in the joint that function as a type of shock-absorber for the joint.

How do the ingredients in the ALL DAY tablets help with joint support?
The main goal with products that help with joint support, such as the ALL DAY tablet, is to help prevent further damage to the sensitive tissue that covers the bones within the joint, called articular cartilage. Normal joint cartilage is made up of cells that are able to produce substances that help cushion and lubricate the joint so that it functions smoothly and without pain. Ingredients that make up the ALL DAY tablet, such as glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate, provide substances that are needed to help keep the cartilage tissue and surrounding cushion healthy. When a joint is damaged, these cells cannot keep up with the demand for these ingredients. Providing glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate provides the building blocks that are necessary to rebuild the cartilage tissue and surrounding cushion.

What does ALL DAY really mean for my dog?
ALL DAY means that if you follow the recommended amount and dosing frequency (every 12 hours), the building blocks needed for healthy cartilage tissue and surrounding cushion will be available to the dog for 24 hours, or ALL DAY.  

How does this time release tablet really work?
The ingredients that make up the ALL DAY tablet include special ingredients that make up the “Time Release System.” These ingredients help bind the active ingredients, such as glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate, in layers. These layers release slowly over time as they come in contact with the liquids of the gastrointestinal tract. As the moisture penetrates to the core of the tablet, the ingredients are released and absorbed into the bloodstream.

 

Why is this product so much more expensive than other products available in the market?
There are a couple of reasons why this product has a premium price point over other glucosamine supplements on the market. First of all, many of the other products do not contain chondroitin sulfate, which adds more expense to the formula. In addition, ingredients which make up the time release system and the special process that is required to produce these tablets add to the overall manufacturing costs. All of the ingredients in this special tablet have to be prepared and combined in a special way to effectively control the time-release system.

How is this product different from other joint health products?
Many of the other joint health products for dogs do not contain chondroitin sulfate. In addition, this tablet contains a time release system that results in the steady, continuous release of the active ingredients over an extended period of time. Other joint health products do not have this technology, so all of the ingredients are released and absorbed into the bloodstream all at once. All of the ingredients in this special tablet have to be prepared and combined in a special way to effectively control the time release system, which adds to the overall manufacturing costs.

How does time release of ingredients help improve joint health for dogs?
The time release system results in absorption of active ingredients, such as glucosamine, over time, which provides a continuous source of some of the important building blocks needed for joint health. Other joint health products do not have this technology, so all of the ingredients in those tablets are released and absorbed into the bloodstream all at once.

Can I crush this tablet up and mix it?
For optimal results we recommend administering the table whole. Crushing and chewing will speed up the release of the ingredients by destroying the time release system. The time release system is dependent on the tablet being given to the dog whole.

Can I cut the tablet in half and give to my dog?
Yes. The tablet is scored to accommodate ½ tablet dosing. Cutting the tablet in half will not affect the time released system. However, the tablet should not be quartered, because this could potentially affect the time release system.

Why is this not available in a chewable format?
The ingredients that make up the ALL DAY tablet include special ingredients that make up the “Time Release System.” These ingredients help bind the active ingredients, such as glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate, in layers. These layers release slowly over time as they come in contact with the liquids of the stomach. As the moisture penetrates to the core of the tablet, the ingredients are released and absorbed into the bloodstream. The time release system results in absorption of active ingredients, such as glucosamine, over time, which provides a continuous source of some of the important building blocks needed for joint health. If this was crushed or chewed, it would destroy the time-release system.

Are there possible side effects?
None that have been documented.

Can this product be used for cats?
The ALL DAY tablet is not recommended for use in cats. The ingredients in this tablet are not harmful to cats, but the tablet is designed for dogs that weigh at least 25 pounds.

How soon will you see results?
Every dog is different and response will depend on the damage to the joint, age and size of dog. However, most joint supplements have been shown to show positive effects in dogs within 7-14 days.

Dosage?
Label dose is ½ tablet every 12 hours for a dog that weighs 25-50 pounds, and 1 tablet every 12 hours for a dog that weighs over 50 pounds.

Can people consume this product?
No, this product is not intended for human use.

Is this product intended for long-term use in dogs?
Yes, and it is recommended that supplements for joint health be started when signs of pain or reduced mobility first begin to appear.

Age restrictions for dogs that can take this product?
No age restrictions.

Can you give this product to smaller dogs under 25 lbs?
Smaller dogs will require quartering the tablet, which may affect the time release system of the active ingredients.

Is it ok to give only 1 tablet per day vs. splitting and giving twice a day?
Yes, but your dog will have only 12 hours vs. 24 hours support.