Sassy is showing the early signs of.....

[caseysmom]

I am appaled that you are even talking about putting her down over a little arthritis...hopefully this is attention seeking.

[luvofallhorses]

I am appaled that you are even talking about putting her down over a little arthritis...hopefully this is attention seeking.

yeah, I hope so, too! Arthritis CAN be controlled. Take her to the vet and get some medication for her.

[xParisx]

I really hope that sassy is ok.

[Queen of Poop]

I had my Sasha to the vet 1 week ago for arthritis in her shoulders. The vet gave us some Metacam. I also went to the local doggie health food store and got her Lakota supplements for arthritis. Today we went for a 1 hour walk and she is doing GREAT!! No limping, crying or anything. She is 11 years old and our vet says she has alot of years left. Arthritis is NOT a death sentence!! Not for people and certainly not for dogs!!! Please, please see your vet right away, if you receive no satisfaction please see another one.

[dab_20]

At the beginning of arthritis, there is nothing to worry about. Sometimes it doesn't get ever get that bad. It ussually takes years before it gives them bad pain.

My old cocker, missy, was about 8 pounds over weight for a few years. That is alot for a dog. She was 32 pounds and was supposed to be around 25. Her arthritis was bad, but not bad enough to need to put her to sleep.

[LKPike]

But 8 years old isnt very old for a maltese? They live to 14-16.

[dab_20]

its about mid aged.