On thursday pirate went back to the vet for them to check the status of his
legs. Mike took him, which was unfortunate but I had meetintg I was running
and couldn't attend.

Apparently pirate is doing awesome (I can tell that by his rambunctious
behavior) with the elbow VERY well seated in the socket (better than the vet
expected) and the Ulnas still NOT healed. This might sound terrible but its
good - we want them to stay unhealed until Pirate is completely grown and
the growth plates completely closed. Vet believes that this may have already
happened but another month to make sure is a good thing. He says that
Pirate can do anything he likes - no need to limit activity (its good, he's
felling a bit chubby) and we have anotehr xray appointment to check the
bones in February. (i.e. another $300 down the drain...sigh....he's an
EXPENSIVE DAMN DOG).

We are glad his prognosis looks good, although we are told that he WILL have
arthritis at some point and to push glucosamine. I bought chewable tablets
which he refuses. He's a garbage disposal otherwise so I dont' get it but
I'll try another brand.

"BethInAK" wrote in message
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On thursday pirate went back to the vet for them to check the status of
his legs. Mike took him, which was unfortunate but I had meetintg I was
running and couldn't attend.

Apparently pirate is doing awesome (I can tell that by his rambunctious
behavior) with the elbow VERY well seated in the socket (better than the
vet expected) and the Ulnas still NOT healed. This might sound terrible
but its good - we want them to stay unhealed until Pirate is completely
grown and the growth plates completely closed. Vet believes that this may
have already happened but another month to make sure is a good thing. He
says that Pirate can do anything he likes - no need to limit activity (its
good, he's felling a bit chubby) and we have anotehr xray appointment to
check the bones in February. (i.e. another $300 down the
drain...sigh....he's an EXPENSIVE DAMN DOG).

We are glad his prognosis looks good, although we are told that he WILL
have arthritis at some point and to push glucosamine. I bought chewable
tablets which he refuses. He's a garbage disposal otherwise so I dont'
get it but I'll try another brand.

Glad to hear Pirate is progressing, Beth. We've always used the
Foster-Smith brand glucosamine, condriotan/MSM chewables. I believe they
are liver flavored. When I have something new to try on the dogs, I usually
make them do a trick to get one, as if they were any other *treat*. I get
them all revved up that 'they are going to get a TREAT', and so far that has
worked well here.


td

"BethInAK" wrote in message:


Apparently pirate is doing awesome (I can tell that by his rambunctious
behavior) with the elbow VERY well seated in the socket (better than the
vet
expected) and the Ulnas still NOT healed.

That is great news!

We are glad his prognosis looks good, although we are told that he WILL
have
arthritis at some point and to push glucosamine. I bought chewable tablets
which he refuses. He's a garbage disposal otherwise so I dont' get it but
I'll try another brand.

Get liquid if you can. Better bioavailability. Although I'm told that some
dogs won't eat if they have their meds added to their food, it hasn't been a
problem with my crew.

Suja

"BethInAK" wrote in message

Apparently pirate is doing awesome (I can tell that by his rambunctious
behavior) with the elbow VERY well seated in the socket (better than the
vet expected) and the Ulnas still NOT healed.

Great news!
And I think that just proves that all the worrying you did was necessary.
You wouldn't have gotten those results with no worry!
Good job.
Karla

"tiny dancer" wrote in message
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When I have something new to try on the dogs, I usually
make them do a trick to get one, as if they were any other *treat*. I get
them all revved up that 'they are going to get a TREAT', and so far that
has worked well here.

That is a neat trick Tiny, thanks for the tip.
Karla

"filly" wrote in message
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"tiny dancer" wrote in message
. ..

When I have something new to try on the dogs, I usually
make them do a trick to get one, as if they were any other *treat*. I
get
them all revved up that 'they are going to get a TREAT', and so far that
has worked well here.

That is a neat trick Tiny, thanks for the tip.
Karla


You're welcome, Karla. I truly works like a snap here. If they *think*
they are getting a really good treat, and I really make 'em work for it,
you'd be surprised how fast they gobble it up once they've finally *earned*
it. ;-

td

"Suja" wrote in message
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"BethInAK" wrote in message:


Apparently pirate is doing awesome (I can tell that by his rambunctious
behavior) with the elbow VERY well seated in the socket (better than the
vet
expected) and the Ulnas still NOT healed.

That is great news!

We are glad his prognosis looks good, although we are told that he WILL
have
arthritis at some point and to push glucosamine. I bought chewable
tablets
which he refuses. He's a garbage disposal otherwise so I dont' get it
but
I'll try another brand.

Get liquid if you can. Better bioavailability. Although I'm told that
some
dogs won't eat if they have their meds added to their food, it hasn't been
a
problem with my crew.


I'll give that a shot - I could even add some chicken broth if needed. I
can't imagine him skipping a meal though.

"BethInAK" spoke these words of wisdom in
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We are glad his prognosis looks good,


HURRAYYY!!!!!!!!!!!