Poms who have luxating patellas can benefit greatly from using any of the joint formulas, but I like MSM the best for most. MSM is good for overall body health, not just the joints. It can be purchased in a powder form from a health food store and given daily in a meat or cheese ball. It needs to be human grade. Most will travel sound in 3 to 6 weeks after starting on it. In most cases it will spare the dog from surgery which isn’t always successful or safe and will give the dog 50% chance of not going arthritic in that area as it ages and certainly is less costly than surgery. I have yet to see a pom affected with a gimp from a patella luxation not travel sound after this MSM treatment.

What is MSM?

Methylsulfonylmethane (MSM): organic sulfur, is the 3rd largest substance found in your body. Sulfur deficiencies are associated with slow wound healing, brittle finger and toe nails, brittle hair, gastrointestinal problems, regulation of inflammation lung disfunction, and immune disfunction. MSM is a natural compound that exists in our bodies and can be found in many common foods such as fruit, vegetables, meat, fish, and milk.

Supplementing MSM assures that you have an adequate organic source for the body to use for whatever it needs. Remember the body is in a constant state of self repair, but if we do not have all the necessary “parts,” the end product is going to be less than perfect. The body uses MSM to continually create new healthy cells to replace old ones.

As a Natural anti-inflammatory: Disease and injuries often cause our body’s cells to become inflamed or deteriorated, MSM relieves inflammation and allows our body to repair damaged cells. The anti-inflammatory properties of MSM effectively combat the pain commonly associated with arthritis, tendonitis, bursitis, and spinal disc injury. By reducing inflammation, MSM improves the flow of blood through damaged areas of the body, thereby facilitating the healing process while reducing discomfort. Athletes often use MSM to relieve the pain of strained muscles or over extended joints.

I order the NOW brand of MSM from http://www.thecatalog.com/