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Old December 11th 03, 04:45 AM
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Default Arthritis in back legs--Golden Retriever

What can I give my dog for the arthritis in her back legs? Is there
such a thing as cortisone shot for dogs? Thanks
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Old December 11th 03, 07:17 AM
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Yes there is such a thing as a cortisone shot for dogs. Steroids need
to be used with extreme caution in animals. If your vet didn't go this
route, it isn't the treatment of choice at present.

You don't give many details! What has the vet recommended/prescribed?
How old is the dog?

I like the results I've gotten with the supplement glucosamine. This
takes several weeks to reach full effect as it increases the amount and
thickness... and "slipperiness" of the fluid in the joints. It is
admistered by weight of the dog. With this, I have only needed to give
pain medication on the dog's "bad days".. saving it for the time near
the end of the dog's life when supplements may not control all of the
joint pain, or for times when pain from other sources may be a problem.

I like the products I've gotten over the years from K.V. Vet Supply
(don't I Wish I benefitted financially... but I don't)... Their web site
has excellent information on how these products work and has a choice of
them. Check out www.kvvetsupply.com

Jo Wolf
Martinez, Georgia

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Old December 11th 03, 07:17 AM
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Yes there is such a thing as a cortisone shot for dogs. Steroids need
to be used with extreme caution in animals. If your vet didn't go this
route, it isn't the treatment of choice at present.

You don't give many details! What has the vet recommended/prescribed?
How old is the dog?

I like the results I've gotten with the supplement glucosamine. This
takes several weeks to reach full effect as it increases the amount and
thickness... and "slipperiness" of the fluid in the joints. It is
admistered by weight of the dog. With this, I have only needed to give
pain medication on the dog's "bad days".. saving it for the time near
the end of the dog's life when supplements may not control all of the
joint pain, or for times when pain from other sources may be a problem.

I like the products I've gotten over the years from K.V. Vet Supply
(don't I Wish I benefitted financially... but I don't)... Their web site
has excellent information on how these products work and has a choice of
them. Check out www.kvvetsupply.com

Jo Wolf
Martinez, Georgia

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Old December 11th 03, 07:24 AM
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"cm" wrote in message
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What can I give my dog for the arthritis in her back legs? Is there
such a thing as cortisone shot for dogs? Thanks


there is such a thing

have you taken her to a vet? what have they suggested?


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Old December 11th 03, 07:24 AM
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"cm" wrote in message
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What can I give my dog for the arthritis in her back legs? Is there
such a thing as cortisone shot for dogs? Thanks


there is such a thing

have you taken her to a vet? what have they suggested?


 




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