What a lot of good info. Our older dogs & the younger dysplastic boy
are on Zubrin, which we were told has fewer side effects. it does seem to work
better. Have You used it?
Shari
In a message dated 12/10/2009 9:21:58 A.M. Central Standard Time,
jsmiller@newmex.com writes:
On 10
Dec 2009 at 5:30, Laurie McDonough wrote:
> Sorry, I meant
"preventatively" > > > > --- On Thu, 12/10/09,
Laurie McDonough <laurie88888@yahoo.com> > wrote: > >
From: Laurie McDonough <laurie88888@yahoo.com> > Subject: RE:
[pyrnet] Glucosamine/Chondroitin > To: pyrnet-l@pyrnet.org > Date:
Thursday, December 10, 2009, 8:28 AM > > Does anyone use g/c
supplements proactively, starting when the dogs > are young? Just
wondering if joint issues are so prevalent that > this might be a
consideration, I have heard it is done in some > breeds.
My first
male had mild Hip Dysplasia in one hip, diagnosed on OFA Certs at two years of
age and I immediately started him on Glucosamine Chondrotin
supplements. Then after some years started him on Adequan
Injections. I also started carting with him and I feel that and the
supplements kept him active and built good muscle tone in his rear legs.
As he got older we also started acupuncture treatments. There were
times acupuncture helped, but other times he acted like he could not
tolerate the treatments. Kazak did live to 11.5 years, but the last
year was difficult for him. Then I started him on NSAIDS which are not without
side serious side effects. Towards the end he was on some pretty heavy
duty pain meds along with the NSAIDS. At 9 years of age he was still
carting, but I elected to not continue to let children ride in the cart as
I felt it was too much weight for him. So we just entered parades,
etc.
A heads up on the NSAIDS..Rimadyl, Previcox etc.
Routine Liver panels are recommended if our dogs are on these drugs for
long periods. Vets should also give clients the manufactures hand out on
the side effects of these
drugs.
http://www.k911.biz/Petsafety/DeramaxxRimadylMetacam.htm
One
of the joint supplements I used was Synovi G 3 which has creatine, this helps
build muscle tone and for dogs with hip or rear leg problems I recommend
it.
http://inventorspot.com/articles/synovi_g3_dogs_product_review_29523
Judith Taos,
New
Mexico jsmiller@newmex.com http://www.goldstaranimalshelpingpeople.com/team.html
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