I have 2 shepherds I'm thinking about giving Sam-e to, because it's really good for the liver and works as an antidepressant. I've used it before and can say it really does boost mood. I almost always get it from Costco, where it comes on sale at least twice a year.
I am thinking of giving it to my dog Kali, who has tumors i am trying to shrink. I learned that things that improve liver health also tend to boost your mood. I also want to give this to my dog Fafi, who is pretty neurotic and has a lot of anxiety. I think her condition will improve when I can spend more time with her, but right now I'm dealing with some issues that really limit my time.
In my research today in Sam-e, I looked for reviews from people who said they gave it to their dog. Since I looked it up, I thought it might be worth posting here, for anyone else who might want to see this. A few people said it helped their dogs who had depression.
Overall, the reviews are really good. One person complained it is a laxative and gave it a bad review, please do your own research on that, I haven't verified this in any way, just know it worked great for me, and intend to give it to my dogs as soon as I can afford it.
Nature Made SAM-e 200 mg Complete,
Dietary Supplement for Mood Support,
60 Tablets, 30 Day Supply
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- Reviewed in the United States on December 9, 2013We use this supplement for our 13-year old dog (pit/boxer mix; 50 lbs) who developed liver issues and had two abnormally high liver enzymes in her blood work. She suffered from unquenchable thirst and ravenous hunger. She did not have Cushing's Disease. We were freezing her water and at wits end watching a great dog suffer. After using this and milk thistle for three months, one of her enzymes return to normal range and the other was stable. Her symptoms completely abated. Why I recommend this product over other brands (we tried many) is that we got very consistent results from only this brand. When on the others, the symptoms would return and we had to try giving her additional dosages or change back to this brand to make her symptoms go away. It appears that this brand has good quality controls. We have been using this brand exclusively for two years and have had good/great results. This supplement is suppose to "restore a healthy mood" in people, I know that it has made me incredibly happy to see my dog feel better and be symptom free.
- Reviewed in the United States on September 27, 2016I heard about Sam-e when it was recommended for my dog and I did some research online. Long story short, I started taking it myself as well. I'm a physician and wasn't sure what to expect. TWO EFFECTS
1) My chronic low grade depression has completely resolved. Its like I have a new positive outlook on life. NO other medicine has ever helped me with this issue.
2) This drug has improved my libido from a life long 1/10 to a 10/10, and I'm over 60. It is literally a miracle as far as I am concerned.
The only negative effect if you want to call it that is I now just sleep about 5 hours a night. No insomnia, just rested and ready to go after 5 hours.
The above is all true and written by someone who considers 99.999% of all supplements total BS. - Reviewed in the United States on August 1, 2017Great quality, consistent and easy to open foil packs. So tired of mg strengths exceeding what is needed to achieve results or packaging that arthritic hands cannot open without scissors. I know the quality of product from Nature Made. I administer one tablet to my senior dog first thing in the morning, before any food. It has helped his liver but the addition of Milk Thistle twice a day was the clincher. To help with any stomach upset, he also gets Pepcid A/C twice a day too, and once a day, he gets Trinfac-B, which boosts his energy level. The combo of supplements and medication has allowed us to beat back Father Time for over a year. Savoring every day and thankful for this quality product.
- Reviewed in the United States on May 29, 2022I order as liver supplement for my 60 lb dog. Wish they were smaller so easier to swallow. I put in small amount of cheese.
- Reviewed in the United States on February 21, 2014I have a 10 year old Boston Terrier who suffers from early symptoms of Alzheimers which has quite an impact on his mood. When I took him to our veterinarian, she recommended SAM-e 400mg tablets to boost his mood and hopefully give him a much happier outlook on life. I give him half of a tablet, once per day as recommended by the vet and so far he has wanted to run around, play, and get lots of attention (which is something he NEVER wanted to do before)! I highly recommend this if your dog is of senior age and experiencing the same symptoms as my dog was, but before you try this, you MUST talk to your veterinarian prior to giving your dog this because there could be other underlying issues your dog may have that are impacting his or her mood.
- Reviewed in the United States on May 25, 2013I ordered SAM-e per recommendation by our vet. Our older dog (she is 14 now) began to exhibit signs of mental deterioration (confusion, barking endlessly, etc.) so we decided to give these a shot before taking her to a neurologist. Not only has she improved mentally, but she seems to be more active and spry. She is a dachshund, so we worry about joint pain, and ever since we started giving her these tablets, she seems like the dog she was two years ago. While they were not a cure all, and she still sometimes gets confused (probably more now because of her limited vision than mental clarity), they really worked wonders for her. We are very happy with the results, as we are confident that we will have more time with our wonderful baby.
- Reviewed in the United States on July 13, 2016Actually, I give 200 mg SAM-e to both my dogs--one a day about an hour before dinner. A few years ago, my now 14-year old terrier mix rescue had kidney and bladder stones, and also felt he may have a liver issue. The Vet put him on Denamarin and a urinary prescription diet. Then a Vet specialist she sent me to said the one ingredient he really needs in the Denamarin is in SAM-e, and it's much less expensive. I've been giving this to him ever since, and also give it to my now 16-year old terrier mix rescue. I LOVE my adopted furry children!
- Reviewed in the United States on June 11, 2018I use this for my German Shepherd. She was depressed because my other dog died. The vet recommended I give her this and has certainly helped.
Not only does it help with depression but it has joint support. Anyone who knows about German Shepherds knows that is a excellent addition to the product!
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- It did what the vet said it was for. To lower the liver enzymes.
- Reviewed in the United States on April 22, 2017I give this to my dog who is 13 this year. She has a heart condition and is doing great. I break it in half so she get 200 every morning. I also take 800mg a day One in the morning at 6am the other around 1pm. I have been taking this supplement for years, started in 2002.
- Reviewed in the United States on June 21, 2017Been using this for one of my dogs that has early liver failure for about 8 years. Every time I run out his liver enzymes spike. One thing for certain, even though the product is not inexpensive it's still a lot cheaper than a hundred bucks for the vet brand.
- Reviewed in the United States on July 19, 2020This is prescribed by my vet To help with my dogs liver. Seems to be working well she’s been taking them for over a year now
- Reviewed in the United States on October 7, 2016Great natural product, I credit the use of this paired with milk thistle for turning my little dogs liver issues around and feeling better after just a couple doses. It's a little price but my vet reccomended this brand.
- Reviewed in the United States on January 10, 2018Well packaged, keeps each does fresh. Good price. Does it work? Who knows. I use it for my dog, based on the vet suggestion for liver protection.
- Reviewed in the United States on July 4, 2019We give these to my dog for his arthritis and to help his organs deal with the medication he takes.
- Reviewed in the United States on May 1, 2018Bought as a recommended supplement for my dog.
- Reviewed in the United States on December 26, 2012These are for my dog who has Cushing's disease. I just have to make sure she gets them after she has eaten. It is enteric, but if she bites it, she usually presents it later when she returns the contents of her little tummy.
- Reviewed in the United States on November 19, 2014Give it to my dog for his torn ACL. He can not take Rimadyl. Worked really good ...then he tore the other one, so I am still ordering it. Amazon gave me a really good price.
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- Reviewed in the United States on October 11, 2015Actually use these as part of my dogs diet for medical purposes as recommended by the Vet. Put one pill in a small piece of cheese and he gobbles it right down without resistence. Going to order more in about a week.
- Reviewed in the United States on October 10, 2010The supplement seemed to have worked. It's for my dog so he can't really tell me, but I'm satisfied so far.
- Reviewed in the United States on September 4, 2013I am using it for my elderly dog for her liver failure and I can see a big difference in her already. It is exactly the same ingredients as medication from the vet, but costs considerably less.
- Reviewed in the United States on September 2, 2016Bought this for my dog to calm him down because of health issues. Works great! Doesnt make him lethargic just chills him out a bit. Ask your vet about dosage
- Reviewed in the United States on September 1, 2020Product is for my dog as recommended by our veterinarian
- Reviewed in the United States on November 17, 2013My dog was diagnosed with a leaver tumor almost 2 years ago. He has been taking this supplement since then and he has not showed any symptom of leaver failure up to now.
- Reviewed in the United States on July 5, 2013I use this supplement for my dog. It promotes liver health and in the few months she's been on it, her liver values have come back down to almost normal. Great product and decent price.
- Reviewed in the United States on September 7, 2015I give it to my dog as recommended by my Vet. He is 13 and has been on for 2 years and is spray as a puppy.
- Reviewed in the United States on March 27, 2018My dog uses this for her arthritis and it seems to help. Pills come in bubble packs.
- Reviewed in the United States on September 16, 2012All I know is I have to give these to my dog and from August 1st to Sept 16 they went from 29.00 to 41.00.Guess I will find something to give him...beings I am not even sure they are helping him.
- Reviewed in the United States on August 24, 2015Great product, using for my dog. She has a liver condition and severe arthritis.
- Reviewed in the United States on February 17, 2014200MG and 400 MG was encouraged by our Vet. for our 12 yer old Grey Hound his name is Jelly Bean.
- Reviewed in the United States on November 29, 2014I'd have to any analysis to see if the pills were as labeled, but otherwise everything is good about this order. This is for my dog.
- Reviewed in the United States on September 16, 2014My vet recommended these for my dog that is old and is taking strong meds.
- Reviewed in the United States on June 20, 2022I purchased these after my dog died I was in such a depression I did not think I was going to survive another day we had to put her to sleep she had a bladder tumor and kidney disease and came on suddenly and then I found out my husband’s shoulder replacement was all infected in his shoulder and needed a surgery right after we put her to sleep I just was so bad I needed help so I read about this and it took awhile but it helped in so many ways I cannot tell you how this has helped me. I take 400mg.and 200mg. I am so happy I have found relief
- Reviewed in the United States on November 11, 2020This product is helping my dogs kidney numbers come down to a normal range!