The present disclosure relates to, inter alia, a topical fluid application apparatus comprising a solution of glucosamine or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof; an article of manufacture that is damp or impregnated with a solution of glucosamine or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof; a kit comprising the topical fluid application apparatus and/or the article of manufacture disclosed; and methods of using the topical fluid application apparatus, the article of manufacture, and/or the kit.