Re: [pyrnet] hips

["James Bratvold" <jbratvold@telus.net>]

We have had good success using Cartrophen. It is available, here in Canada,
through our vet. Initially, a series of four or five injections is given
sub-cue, followed by booster shots every four to six months.

Jim Bratvold


----- Original Message -----
From: "Katie Allison Granju" <kgranju@yahoo.com>
To: <pyrnet-l@pyrnet.org>; "PYRNET-L" <pyrnet-l@gamerz.net>
Sent: Thursday, May 31, 2001 6:01 AM
Subject: [pyrnet] hips


> I am beginning to suspect that Leo, 20 months old, may have some hip
> pain. He has always shuffled a bit when we go for walks. He simply
> doesn't pick his feet up very far when he walks, particularly in the
> rear. Now he seems to respond negatively when I groom his hips or try
> to rake out undercoat. These are subtle things -- he shows no very
> obvious signs of pain, but I am concerned.
>
> I would like to start him on a supplement to help with joint mobility.
> Can anyone give me their suggestions for which brands in which dosages
> are best? Also, I do plan to ask to have his hips xrayed.
>
> Thanks--
>
> Katie
>
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