Should I?? poll

[.sarah]

I think play dates are a better idea for now. Runner just came home, give her some time to settle in

[ashleycat]

Yes I was thinking of having my neighbors dog come for now to test it out.

[BitsyNaceyDog]

I think play dates are a better idea for now. Runner just came home, give her some time to settle in

I agree.

Also have you talked to your vet about getting her help for the arthritis? Glucosamine is an excelent suppelment for dogs with arthritis.

[areias]

Isn't Runner only 3? Why does she have arthritis already? Are you sure there isn't an underlying problem?

[ashleycat]

He said hip dysplasia / arthritis. He didn't exray. But he says more like displaysia. He could feel it when examining her and says it's worse on her right side.

I have been researching an the glucosomine I'm trying to find good prices on. My hubby is a pharmacist and they sell it over the counter. I asked him how much it was. I also read excercise and proper diet is in order too.

So I am looking into RAW and taking short walks at night when sun goes down.

Would walks be enough? or does she need more excercise to build up muscle? She's on pain meds right now, but I hear they aren't good for long term use so I'm using those for temporary.

[Lori Jordan]

He said hip dysplasia / arthritis. He didn't exray. But he says more like displaysia. He could feel it when examining her and says it's worse on her right side.

I have been researching an the glucosomine I'm trying to find good prices on. My hubby is a pharmacist and they sell it over the counter. I asked him how much it was. I also read excercise and proper diet is in order too.

So I am looking into RAW and taking short walks at night when sun goes down.

Would walks be enough? or does she need more excercise to build up muscle? She's on pain meds right now, but I hear they aren't good for long term use so I'm using those for temporary.

You can see hypdysplaisia(sp) it is not hard to see if the dog does has it i have seen many dogs with the hd

[wolf_Q]

Considering you re-homed Charlie because he had too much energy, my vote would be NO.

[luvofallhorses]

Considering you re-homed Charlie because he had too much energy, my vote would be NO.

same here. sorry.

[chocolatepuppy]

Considering you re-homed Charlie because he had too much energy, my vote would be NO.

My thoughts exactly.

[wolfsoul]

Personally I feel that you need to work on your depression first. Two dogs is very stressful. I usually have two or three dogs at a time in my household and I can't even believe the stress of just one more dog. I think that before you make any decisions, you need to get more help for you depression, because I've dealt with it and I know how it feels, and I know that someone in a depressed state can not only make poor decisions, but also can't make a commitment.

Swimming is the best thing for hip dysplasia. Lots and lots of swimming. It supports the weight while the dog exercises, and uses almost every muscle in the body. Swimming in warm water is best, so if that's possible, tkae great advatage of it, but if it's not, the lake is good enough.

Shark cartilage is supposed to be more effective than glucoasmine. I use both. Seropeptase is awesome, and it has no side effects. Marine oil is also great for lubricating the joints. I use seal oil, I've heard alot of good about it. Be careful with cod liver oil, too much can cause Vitmin A toxitity. Devil's Claw is another good one, and chondroitin.

You can see hypdysplaisia(sp) it is not hard to see if the dog does has it i have seen many dogs with the hd

Actually most cases of HD are not severe enough where you can actually tell just by looking. I've seen dogs that look perfectly normal whose OFA papers came back saying the dog is dysplastic. Most times health registry papers come back like that, the owner is shocked. It's why hip testing is so important before breeding, you never know if the dog is dysplastic, most times it is mild and only in one hip.

[ashleycat]

I wonder if I can even get her into water lol. How would I get her in? Where would I look for a place for her to swim? There is a lake near by, I can take her there. It is summer and hot still here, somaybe the water is still warm?

But where would I find warm water for her to swim in?

Can I find this Shark cartilage in a store? or do I need to buy online?

She's a good dog for a depressive person I tell ya. She makes me feel special. She's a real mommas girl. We sit on the rocking recliner or couch and she's lay her head or curl up on me. She's a snuggler.

I just want to do whats best for her. I do think she fits here. She's perfect. I just wish she wasn't in pain. But that's no reason to give her up. I'm wondering if that's why she was givin up in the first place.

ONe lady gave her back because she wouldnt jog with her. I wonder why!!

My depression is actually getting better. I do have a few bad days if I didn't sleep well one night. I am on meds. I'm actually starting to get bored and I'm actually cleaning house again. My daughter will be starting at a childs learning center next month too, so I will have time to myself to regroup. Things are getting better. Slowly, but they are.