Gimpy pooch

**Trek420** · 10-01-2010, 08:29 PM

Originally Posted by badger

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** · 10-02-2010, 04:41 AM

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.

**Zen** · 10-02-2010, 04:09 PM

The dog booties do have a slight learning curve

**NbyNW** · 10-02-2010, 04:28 PM

Originally Posted by Zen

The dog booties do have a slight learning curve

LOL! Gordy was a lot like that when we put the booties on him. Lifted his feet up really high and wasn't quite sure how to put them down!

**Zen** · 10-02-2010, 04:32 PM

Dogs have proprioception too, it seems.

**Trek420** · 10-02-2010, 06:13 PM

Originally Posted by 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.

Yes they can get torn ACL, osteoporosis .... don't we wish they could talk. Stay tuned as I talk with her vet.

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