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Product Reviews (2)

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Joint Health Supplements for Pets

Joint Health Supplements for Pets Review (Glucosamine, Chondroitin, MSM & Boswellia)

Taurine Supplements Reviewed by ConsumerLab.com

Taurine Supplements Review for People, Dogs, and Cats

CL Answers (9)

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My dog is getting older and his veterinarian recently recommended giving him a glucosamine supplement for his joints. Has ConsumerLab.com tested these, or other supplements for pets?

Find out our test results on glucosamine for dogs and cats as well as other supplements for pets.

Joint Health Supplements for Pets

Does turmeric/curcumin help for osteoarthritis in dogs and cats? Is it safe?

Learn more about turmeric & curcumin supplements for dogs and cats to help with osteoarthritis and the safety. ConsumerLab.com's answer explains.

Cat and Dog Cuddling

What are the side effects of glucosamine and chondroitin?

Learn the side effects of glucosamine and chondroitin supplements for joint health and joint pain, including stomach upset, headache, and many others. ConsumerLab.com's answer explains.

Review of Supplements for Joint Pain

Why aren't there children's multivitamins specifically for girls vs. boys?

Find out the best children's multivitamins for girls and boys, why there aren't different multivitamins for girls and boys, why teen girls and boys have different nutritional needs, especially when it comes to iron, and the best multivitamins for children, teen boys and girls, adults, adults over 50, prenatal vitamins and vitamins for pets.

Kids multivitamins

Is it true that drinking a small amount of hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) with water can kill bacteria in the urinary tract or help in other ways? Is this safe -- or is it dangerous?

Drinking or eating hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) can be dangerous and is not advised. Learn more treatments for urinary tract infections.

Is CBD oil (cannabidiol) effective and safe? Is it legal?

Learn more about cannabidiol (CBD), its potential effects, safety and side effects, and find out if CBD oils and pill are legal. ConsumerLab.com's answer explains.

CBD and Hemp Oils Reviewed by ConsumerLab.com

Can taurine help reduce muscle cramps?

Find out if taurine supplements can help reduce muscle cramps in people with liver damage (cirrhosis), reduce muscle soreness after exercise, or have other benefits. ConsumerLab.com's answer explains.

Woman in bed with leg cramp

I read that turmeric may be a GI irritant. I have GI problems and wonder if I should avoid turmeric and curcumin?

Find out if turmeric/curcumin supplements can cause gastrointestinal irritability.

Is turmeric a stomach irritant? -- Turmeric Supplement

Which deodorants and antiperspirants are contaminated with benzene and which are not?

Benzene, a carcinogen, has been detected in over 40 spray deodorants, antiperspirants, and body sprays. Tests were conducted on brands including Axe, Bath & Body Works, Brut, Degree, Dove, Gold Bond, Right Guard, Secret, Speed Stick, Suave, Old Spice, Victoria's Secret and others. Find out which products contained benzene, and how much they contained.

Benzene in Spray Deodorant
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Clinical Updates (10)

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10/26/2019

CBD Safe for Pets?
A recent study evaluated the safety of giving CBD to dogs and cats. See the results in the Pets section of our CBD and Hemp Extracts Review. Also see our Top Picks among products for pets as well as for people.
8/11/2018

CBD for Dogs

Can CBD help dogs with osteoarthritis (worn joints)? Learn what a recent study found (as well as the dose used and a potential side effect) in the CBD for Pets section of the CBD & Hemp Supplements Review. (Also see our Top Picks for CBD for pets – as well as for people).
6/01/2022

Bug Sprays Around Pets & Laundry Water Disposal

We answered the following questions from our readers:

Are bug repellents or insecticides for humans safe for use on or around pets?

Is it safe to dispose of laundry water used to wash permethrin-treated clothing?

8/07/2021

Vitamin D and Palliative Cancer Care
Can high-dose vitamin D supplementation in palliative care cancer patients reduce pain and fatigue? Find out what a recent study showed in the Cancer section of our Vitamin D Supplements Review. Also see our Top Picks for vitamin D.
5/05/2020

CBD for Osteoarthritis Pain
A recent study, conducted in dogs, showed promise for CBD in reducing pain and inflammation due to osteoarthritis (pain due to worn joints). See the details in the What It Does section of the CBD and Hemp Extracts Review. Also see our Top Picks for CBD for people and for pets.
8/21/2020

Can a Multivitamin Reduce Colds and Flu?
Can regularly taking a multivitamin reduce the chance of getting a cold or flu, or lessen the symptoms and duration of illness among older people? Find out what a recent study showed in the What They Do section of the Multivitamin and Multimineral Supplements Review. Also see our Top Picks among multivitamins for women, men, seniors, children and pets.
1/19/2019

Dog Overdoses on Supplement
Be sure to keep your supplements away from pets -- especially if they taste sweet. A dog overdosed on its owner's fast-dissolving tablets, putting it in a coma, according to a recent report. For details, see the Concerns and Cautions section of the L-tryptophan and 5-HTP Supplements Review.
10/16/2020

Melatonin for Better Sleep
Can melatonin improve sleep in people hospitalized and receiving intensive care? See what a recent study found in the What It Does section of our Melatonin Supplements Review. Also learn about melatonin for improving sleep with other conditions, and see our Top Picks for melatonin.
3/01/2022

COVID-19 and Hair Loss?

Can COVID-19 cause hair loss? Find out in How to You Take Care of Yourself After You’ve Had COVID-19.

3/18/2022

Blood Type & Long COVID

People with a particular blood type appear more likely to experience long COVID, according to a recent study. Get the details in our answer to the question: How Should You Take Care of Yourself After You've Had COVID-19?

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Recalls & Warnings (76)

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5/05/2022

Seller of CBD Tinctures, Creams & Pet Products Promoted for Pain, Cancer & More Warned by FDA
4/25/2022

Some OTC Skin Lighteners Contain Potentially Harmful Ingredient, Warns FDA
5/29/2021

FDA, FTC Warns Five Sellers of "Infertility" Supplements
5/14/2021

Maker of Care by Design CBD Settles Charges of Unsupported Claims
12/29/2020

FDA Warns Five Sellers of CBD for Claims of Treating Arthritis, Alzheimer's and More
12/24/2020

Wash-Free Hand Sanitizer With Potentially Toxic Ingredient Recalled
12/11/2020

Goldenseal Recalled Due to Microbial Contamination
9/11/2020

Seller of "COVID PACK" Warned for Coronavirus Claims
9/08/2020

Holistic Healthy Pet Warned for Drug Claims
8/15/2020

FTC Warns 20 More Companies for Coronavirus Claims
7/21/2020

51 CBD Products Recalled Due to Lead Contamination
6/25/2020

"Anti-Viral" Supplement Recalled for Unsupported Coronavirus Claims
6/16/2020

Seller of Silver, Arginine, and More Warned for Manufacturing Violations
6/05/2020

Seller of CBD, Sleep Aids, and Cold & Flu Products Warned for Manufacturing Violations
5/23/2020

FTC Warns 50 More Companies for Coronavirus Claims

4/21/2020

U.S. Attorney's Office Bars Chiropractor from Selling Fake Coronavirus Cures
4/21/2020

CanaBD Warned for CBD Coronavirus Claims
4/21/2020

Life Force Warned for Colloidal Silver, Nitric Oxide Claims
4/14/2020

Herbs of Kedem Warned for Making Coronavirus Claims
4/11/2020

FDA Warns Seller of Products Promoted to Treat Coronavirus in Pets and Humans
3/13/2020

State of Missouri Sues Jim Bakker Show for Selling False Coronavirus Cure
3/09/2020

FDA Warns Sellers of Essential Oils, Colloidal Silver & Teas Promoted to Treat Coronavirus
11/26/2019

FDA Warns Companies Selling CBD Products as Dietary Supplements
11/09/2019

Biotin Supplements Can Cause False Lab Test Results
10/22/2019

Company Marketing CBD for Use in Infants and Children Gets Strong Warning
7/23/2019

FDA Warns Seller of CBD Lotions, Patches, Tinctures and Pet Products
3/26/2019

Seller of NeuSilver Colloidal Silver for Adults, Children and Pets Warned by FDA
2/13/2019

Supplements Promoted for Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia Sell "False Hope," Warns FDA
2/05/2019

Hill's Science Diet, Prescription Diet Dog Food Recalled Due to Risk of Vitamin D Toxicity
11/27/2018

More Dog Food Recalled Due to Risk of Vitamin D Toxicity
11/06/2018

Dog Food Recalled After Reports of Vitamin D Toxicity
8/07/2018

FDA Warns Seller of Noni Juice Products

2/27/2018

Dog Treats, Food Recalled Due to Salmonella, Listeria Risk
1/10/2018

Lithium Supplement Contaminated With E. Coli, Health Canada Warns
11/21/2017

Bones and Packaged "Bone Treats" Dangerous for Dogs
11/21/2017

Health Canada Calls for Stronger Warnings of Liver Risk on Green Tea Extract Products
9/28/2017

Seller of Prostate, Reishi Supplements Warned for Manufacturing Violations
1/28/2017

FDA Testing Confirms Elevated Levels of Belladonna in Some Homeopathic Teething Products
1/21/2017

Seller of "Cancer Kits," Alpha Lipoic Acid Supplements and More Warned for Drug Claims
7/29/2016

Ground Turmeric Spice Recalled Due to Lead Contamination
5/14/2016

Xylitol in Supplements Poses Danger for Dogs
12/16/2015

Maker of Red Yeast Rice, St. John's Wort, Valerian and More Warned for Manufacturing Violations, Drug Claims
9/18/2015

High Levels of Mercury and Lead Found in Ayurvedic Herbal Supplements
3/21/2014

Homeopathic Products Recalled Due to Allergy Risk
7/25/2013

Beware of Dietary Supplements With Claims To Treat Diabetes, FDA Warns
5/24/2013

Seller of Liquid Minerals, Joint Care and Herbal Supplements Warned For Manufacturing Violations, Drug Claims
3/29/2013

Prescription Drugs Found In Prostate and Sexual Enhancement Supplements
2/21/2013

Pet Supplement Company Issues Recall Due To Potential Bacterial Contamination
2/06/2013

Vitamin and Supplement Maker Warned For Labeling Errors, Manufacturing Violations
10/17/2012

Maker of Probiotic Supplement Warned for Manufacturing Violations
9/18/2012

Consumers Warned Not To Use Gastrointestinal Product Containing Withdrawn Prescription Drug

6/04/2012

FDA Warning on Supplement for Pain Relief
5/17/2012

FDA Warns of Drug Ingredients in Three Sexual Enhancement Supplements
4/21/2012

FDA Finds Prescription Drug Analog in 3 Enhancement Supplements
4/03/2012

“Japan Rapid Weight Loss Diet Pills Green” Contains Hidden Drug Ingredient
4/03/2012

"France T253" Enhancement Supplement Contains Hidden Drug
7/18/2010

Expansion of Pet Supplement Recall for Salmonella Risk; Many Brands Affected
6/22/2010

Pet Vitamin Recalled for Salmonella Risk
11/06/2009

FDA Warns that "Stiff Nights" Enhancement Supplement Contains Undeclared Drug
7/29/2009

FDA Warns Against Body Building Supplements with Steroid-like Compounds
6/16/2009

FDA Warns of Loss of Sense of Smell with Zicam Nasal Gel/Nasal Swab
5/13/2009

Body-Building Supplements Confiscated by FDA for Adulteration
4/11/2008

Twelve Dietary Herbal Supplements Recalled -- Possible Health Risk Associated with Ephedra, Aristolochic Acid and Human Placenta
4/07/2008

Federal Agents Seize Nearly $1.3 Million of Illegal Dietary Supplements
3/28/2008

FDA Warns of Adverse Reactions with Two Liquid Supplements -- Selenium Toxicity Possible
3/25/2008

FDA Warns of Sexual Supplements with Drug-like Ingredients
12/30/2007

FDA Warns Consumers Not to Use Several "Shangai" Sexual Enhancement Supplements
5/10/2007

FDA Warns of Two Supplements Containing Pharmaceutical-like Compounds
7/13/2006

FDA Warns About Sexual Enhancement Supplements with Dangerous Ingredients
1/17/2006

FDA Warns Consumers about Brazilian Diet Pills Found to Contain Active Drug Ingredients
11/03/2004

FDA Warns of Sexual Enhancement Supplements Containing Prescription Drug
1/02/2004

Health Canada Warns Consumers Not to Use Health Products Containing Comfrey
5/28/2003

Warning and Recall for "Herbal" Sexual Enhancement Supplement in Canada Illegally Containing Pharmaceutical Compound
8/25/2002

Canadian Recall and Stop-Sale Order on All Kava Products
6/21/2002

Canadian Warning on Use of Seven Herbal Supplements from BotanicLab
3/25/2002

FDA Advises Consumers of Risk of Severe Liver Toxicity with Kava
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News Releases (39)

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8/27/2021

ConsumerLab Tests Reveal Best Joint Health Supplements for People and Pets
9/18/2020

Analysis of CBD Products Shows Price Drop and Lower Levels of THC
4/28/2020

Best and Worst Multivitamins Revealed by ConsumerLab -- Problems Found With 44% of Multis Tested
4/14/2020

ConsumerLab Tests Reveal Best Probiotic Supplements and Those With Quality Issues
3/25/2020

Trouble Sleeping? ConsumerLab Tests Reveal the Best Melatonin Supplements
3/04/2020

CBD Most Often Used for Pain, Then Sleep, According to CL Survey. Half of Users Think It Works.
7/31/2019

ConsumerLab Tests Reveal Best CoQ10 and Ubiquinol Supplements
12/12/2018

Best Taurine Supplements for People and Pets Identified by ConsumerLab
11/19/2018

Tests Reveal Best Fish Oil Supplements and How They Compare to Prescription Fish Oil
10/02/2018

Best Joint Health Supplements Identified -- ConsumerLab Tests Glucosamine, Chondroitin, MSM and Boswellia Supplements for People and Pets
5/02/2018

Best Probiotic Supplements and Kombuchas? -- ConsumerLab Tests 41 Popular Products, Reveals Problems and Top Picks
2/15/2018

Tests Reveal How Much CBD is Really in CBD and Hemp Oils -- Some Don't Provide Amounts of CBD Listed on Labels
11/27/2017

Flaxseed and Other Popular Omega 3 & 6 Oil Supplements Tested, But Not All Brands Pass -- Tests of Black Currant Oil, Borage Oil, Evening Primrose Oil, Flaxseed Oil, and Hemp Oil Supplements
11/01/2017

Gummies Are Most Likely to Fail Testing in Review of Multivitamins -- Best and Worst Multivitamins Identified by ConsumerLab Testing
7/29/2016

ConsumerLab.com Discovers Problems with Most Multivitamins for Dogs and Cats
6/03/2016

What Works for Joint Health? ConsumerLab.com Reviews Glucosamine, Chondroitin, MSM and Boswellia Supplements for People and Pets
1/12/2016

Problems Found with 32% of Multivitamin/Multimineral Supplements -- ConsumerLab.com Identifies Good Choices for Men, Women, and Children
11/06/2015

Some Surprising Results from Tests of 43 Probiotic Supplements and Kefir Drinks
5/07/2014

Flaxseed and Other Popular Seed Oil Supplements Tested by ConsumerLab.com, But Not All Brands Pass -- Flaxseed, Black Currant, Borage and Evening Primrose Oils Reviewed
2/26/2014

Mislabeling of Some Joint Health Supplements with Glucosamine, Chondroitin, Boswellia, and MSM According to ConsumerLab.com -- 38 Supplements Tested, Including Products for Dogs and Cats --
11/25/2013

Many Probiotic Supplements Fall Short on Listed Amounts of Helpful Organisms
8/22/2012

Contamination and Other Problems Found in Fish Oil Supplements -- Large Review by ConsumerLab.com Reveals Excessive PCBs or Mislabeling in Over 30% of Omega-3 Supplements
5/08/2012

Lead Contamination and Mislabeling in Joint Health Supplements with Glucosamine, Chondroitin, and MSM According to ConsumerLab.com
2/09/2012

Probiotics grow in popularity but don't always deliver on promises says ConsumerLab.com -- New report provides guidance to consumers
6/16/2011

ConsumerLab.com puts multivitamins to the test
1/11/2011

Spoilage and labeling errors found with some omega-3 and -6 supplements; Review of evening primrose, flaxseed, borage, and black currant oil supplements
9/28/2010

ConsumerLab.com finds quality problems with nearly 30% of fish oil supplements reviewed; "Fishy" claims identified -- Softgels and liquids for adults, children and pets tested, including krill oil and algal oil supplements 
11/16/2009

ConsumerLab.com finds many probiotics don't deliver listed ingredients
8/04/2009

Most vitamin E supplements pass testing, but what seems natural may be synthetic according to ConsumerLab.com -- New review of vitamin E supplements, oils, and creams released today
3/31/2009

ConsumerLab.com Warns of Problems with Multivitamins and Vitamin Water -- Defects Found in Over 30% of Supplements Selected for Testing; Several Popular Children's Multis Exceed Tolerable Upper Intake Levels
12/09/2008

Tests of zinc supplements by ConsumerLab.com show only some provide dosage proven to shorten colds, reduce eye disease.  Lead contamination found in one product.
12/10/2007

ConsumerLab.com finds improvement in quality of omega-3 and -6 supplements — Results for 22 products made from evening primrose, flaxseed, borage and black currant oils
3/06/2007

ConsumerLab.com produces series of free online seminars about dietary supplements — First seminar on "joint health" now available
1/19/2007

Consumers warned of problems with multivitamins — ConsumerLab.com uncovers defects in over half of products tested
12/12/2006

Probiotic supplements grow in popularity but viable bacteria missing in many — ConsumerLab.com cautions consumers to select probiotics carefully and store them properly
10/10/2006

Care advised with natural cold remedies: ConsumerLab.com finds few products with proper quality and directions — ConsumerLab.com offers advice from tests of echinacea, garlic, ginseng, vitamin C, and zinc supplements
7/12/2005

ConsumerLab.com finds some supplements lower in omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids than claimed — Report available for 23 products made from oils of black currant, borage, evening primrose and flax
12/14/2004

ConsumerLab.com finds Omega-3 fish oil supplements safer than fish but quality varies among brands — Test of 41 Supplements Finds No Mercury or PCB Contamination, But Some Spoiled or Lacking Claimed Oils
11/02/2003

Key ingredient missing in some arthritis supplements for people and pets according to ConsumerLab.com — Review of glucosamine, chondroitin and MSM supplements published online today
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