Gimpy pooch

[Trek420]

Awww, such a cute face. And those confused feet.

[badger]

my pup didn't really care for booties, either, he chewed them off.



p.s. when my dog was having a really hard time with his hips, I actually took him to my chiropractor and he did an adjustment. It really helped!

[Trek420]

Awwww. I wonder if my arm warmers will fit Miss Mae?

But seriously anyone have experience with herbs for dogs? I know that some foods help me with my gimpy legs and joints and wonder if it could do the same for her?

[NbyNW]

I haven't, but are you familiar with The Whole Dog Journal?

I typed in "nutrition and joint health" in their search engine and came up with a ton of hits.

[badger]

I had my dog on a variety of supplements, from glucosamine to Zeel, a homeopathic arthritis inflammation medication. What I heard about glucosamine is that it won't build any more cartilage, but supports what's left from deteriorating further. So, theoretically, you should have them start before they start showing symptoms.

Had I known what I know now, I would have tried him on other supplements like serrapeptase and hyaluronic acid.

Not much helped Chevy in the end, he was on Metacam for the last couple of years of his life, and while I don't know if it helped, I didn't stop it. It's so hard to see them get slower.

you might want to try iherb.com. if you type in "dogs", plenty of joint health supplements for dogs come up.

[Trek420]

What I heard about glucosamine is that it won't build any more cartilage, but supports what's left from deteriorating further. So, theoretically, you should have them start before they start showing symptoms.

She's taken doggie glucosamine tabs for a long time, but she's bored with them

dog update: Mae still favors the leg but is using it a little more each day. Her energy is up, but I keep walks slow and shorter until and unless her gait gets normal. She's taking her doggie anti inflammatory meds, new tastier glucosamine treats , mixing her kibble with vegies, tossing that with a tiny bit of turmeric and ginger along with her salmon oil.

This combo may make the glucosamine work better. Turmeric & ginger work for me and I'm very arthritic from head to toe too.

[DebW]

Are you sure it's her foot and not her knee that's bothering her. Dogs can get ACL tears in the knee quite easily as they get older.