I have been a long time lurker. You don't know me but I feel really bad for Ole. Ole was the reason I joined Pet Talk.

I just lost my 12 year old chi/x who died in my arms two weeks ago an hour after I left the vet. I went there because I thought that I was in denial.

I was always told he had really bad luxating patellas which would deteriorate and need surgery down the line. So I decided to become proactive and started giving him Glucosamine, MSM, and Chondroitin. I used Sea Mobility Ark Naturals Chicken Jerky. He never needed surgery and he took it for 12 years. That was his only treat and he loved it. I would break it up and play Hide-It for a mental exercise. He could jump and never had a problem until the last week of his life.

Also accupuncture is known to have some miraculous results.

Good Luck with Ole. I hope you find something to make him feel more comfortable.

Fran