I believe that the injection you are referring to is called
Synvisc when it is used in people. I just had it done to my knee
and it is wonderful. There is a new protocol for people’s knee’s
– the only joint approved so far – that uses just one
injection that is supposed to last at least 6 months. This one is good if
you are not allergic to eggs, there is also a non-egg version that
requires more injections.
From:
owner-pyrnet-l@pyrnet.org [mailto:owner-pyrnet-l@pyrnet.org] On Behalf Of BDrube1441@aol.com
Sent: Thursday, December 10, 2009 9:05 AM
To: pyrnet-l@pyrnet.org
Subject: Re: [pyrnet] Glucosamine/Chondroitin
I do. All of our dogs are rescues, but they include a Golden mik,
a GSD, and of course the Pyrs. I have never heard of any bad side effects and
although it's not like I have money to throw away, I feel that is the worst
that could happen, I also give them fish oil and vitamin C. There is a new shot
(at least to me) for dogs already suffering from joint problems which increases
the synovial fluids in dogs who already have joint problem. Apparently it was
developed originally for horses. Our three year old Golden mix already has had
one hip done and now the other is bad. We are trying the shots, which need to
be given weekly at first and then tapered off with him. He was nin such pain he
had not been eating and within a week his appetite was back to normal.
More info than you asked for-sorry.
In a message dated 12/10/2009 7:29:09 A.M. Central Standard Time,
laurie88888@yahoo.com writes:
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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.
--- On Thu, 12/10/09, Melissa Wyglendowski <wygate@hotmail.com>
wrote:
From: Melissa Wyglendowski <wygate@hotmail.com>
Subject: RE: [pyrnet] Glucosamine/Chondroitin
To: pyrnet-l@pyrnet.org
Date: Thursday, December 10, 2009, 6:52 AM
I have both of my dogs on a glucosamine regiment.
Bitty Girl is a 7 yr old Pyr, and early on had back problems (corrected early
with spinal manipulation) and has mild elbow dysplasia in her right
elbow. I have her on Dr Foster & Smiths Joint Care Level 1
chewable tablets, 1 tablet twice daily w/ her meals. Now Timber is
a 6 yr old Lab, and at age 2, he was diagnosed with severe hip dysplasia, and
he also has bad knees. He has had FHO surgery on his left hip, and I
have a bottle of Rimidyl in the cupboard for when he tweeks a knee. I
have him on Dr. Foster & Smith's Joint Care Level 3, also 1
tablet 2 times a day. I can see a significant difference when I do
not give the dogs these supplements - especially Timber. Also Bitty
Girl's tummy can not tolerate Timber's supplement, she gets diarrhea - her
supplement only has glucosamine, perna mussel, and antioxidants, whereas the
Level 3 supplement also includes chondroitin, MSM, and ASU's.
Best of luck to you and Josie.
Melissa, Bitty Girl & Timber
Date: Wed, 9 Dec 2009 20:12:24 -0600
From: guypithecus@sbcglobal.net
To: pyrnet-l@pyrnet.org
Subject: [pyrnet] Glucosamine/Chondroitin
Josie is 11 and we've had her since she was a puppy. She has never,
ever cried out in pain or ever shown that she was in distress from pain. She
has survived the indignations and discomforts of our 10 grandchildren's
physical, yet loving play with a quiet dignity that must be the inbred into
the pyr's temperment.
Lately she has developed a slight limp in her front legs. I assume that
she is in some kind of pain, but she doesn't express it. Our vet suggests
that she may have arthritis. It's been suggested by friends that we
start giving her glucosimine chondoitin. Has anyone had any experience
with this treatment?
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