Re: [PyrNet-L] Re: pyrnet-l-digest.19980921

[Ann Wetherilt <wetheri@emmanuel.edu>]

No, Becky, Paddington just had the problem in one knee, although one of
his littermates had both knees done. Both parents were fine, and from
sound lines, but the breeder did not repeat the breeding because of the
problem. One other thing we did, at our vet's advice, was to keep him on
the skinny side--lower fat and protein puppy food and change to adult a
bit earlier than is often recommended. What the glucosamine seems to do is
lubricate the joint so it's easier to move. Because he moves/uses it more,
his muscle tone has improved so the leg is just generally stronger. Let me
know how you make out with Cooper. If he hasn't had problems before now,
I'd be inclined to try a glucosamine product, along with the aspirin when
necessary, and see if that will keep him moving well without surgery. If
the knee is actually popping out, that's another story.
Ann