Darlin' Marlin! Update Post 12

[pomtzu]

Sandie - Have you ever tried Marlin on glucosamine/chrondroitan? It really works wonders.
My Pom Myndi has the same problem and with both knees also. She just turned 13 a couple of weeks ago. The one leg had been bad since she was quite young, and the other went south on her a couple of years ago, and when that happened, I was having to carry her up and down stairs. I put her on the gluco combination, and I saw a big improvement. It takes a couple of months to kick in, but it works. The only thing she can't do that she used to, is jump up on my bed. She rips and races around, and is up and down steps in a flash, and you would never know that she has bad knees. Spazz Muffin is one of her nicknames and I have to make her settle down, because I don't want one or both to go out on her again.
Then last summer my ShihTzu Sparky had one of his go out on him. He'll be 9 this month. My vet suggested the same treatment for him that I have been doing with Myndi since she had such good results, and I had the same good results with him also.
You might want to give it a try. It just might have good results for Marlin too!


Ellie


BTW - I have a friend named Marlin, and I'm always calling him Marlin Darlin

[Freedom]

Nope, no relief from a bottle, lol. But he sure is spoiled, not going in his bed when he could have the entire sofa!

Thanks Ellie, I will check it out! Good job on the nickname for your friend, he hee.

[boomersooner]

Can't get much more comfortable than that!!! You are a cutie, Marlin!!

[Karen]

Aww, he looks so comfy! Eh, ya don't wanna be out doing much walking in this weather anyway, Marlin! White doggies might get lost in the snowbanks!

[Daisy and Delilah]

I heard on the news a while back that the doctors are saying Glucosamine-Chondroitin doesn't work. I say hogwash!! Daisy and Delilah agree with me. They both take it every day and neither of them are limping at all. This is a major breakthrough for both of them. I'm really pleased. Good luck with it, Sandie.

My sons Aussies both take it too and it keeps them in good shape. All four of these dogs(mine and his)have knee problems.

Thanks for bringing that up, Ellie!!

[Freedom]

Marlin has continued to move on 3 legs, so this afternoon he went in for xrays. He has severe osteoarthritis, in BOTH knees. It is the vet's opinion that this is too severe for surgery, although she said I can have a consult with an orthopedic surgeon if I want a second opinion.

I have started Marlin on Deramaxx, and a series of 6 injections of Adequan, which is an injectable form of glucosamine. Marlin is also on oral glucosamine and chondroiton. The vet said we can get him more comfortable for the rest of his life.

[lvpets2002]

Oh No Poor Wittle Marlin.. He is so Cute in the picture.. I am saddened to read about his knees.. I sure hope the Meds work & for sure the Pain Meds.. Take it easy wittle guy & get better soon.. Huggss & Prayers ,,

[cassiesmom]

The vet said we can get him more comfortable for the rest of his life.

That's good to hear. Fingers and paws crosse.d

[Cinder & Smoke]

... doctors are saying Glucosamine-Chondroitin doesn't work.
I say hogwash!! Daisy and Delilah agree with me.

They both take it every day and neither of them are limping at all.

Don't tell our White Coat, Doc Mike, that, either!
HE takes Glucosamine for HIS knees!

SmokeMutt's been on Glucosamine for most of his life - his 'trick knee'
responded in about 6 months - he's a 'daily user' and runs like a deer!

Ole Fluffie Tail Bowser (RB ) had 'stiff hips' - a couple months of Glucosamine
and he began moving around like a pup!

And guess what - Dear ole DAD (me) has a Glucosamine capsule in MY
pile of daily pills.

I'd say they work just *phine*!

[K9karen]

I had my doubts that Glu/Cho worked until a few months ago. Mz Logan has been on a high prescribed dose once a day. It's expensive, but obviously worth it. I had neglected to renew the scrip for one week, awaiting my check, and she started limping and having a horrible time getting up. There was a huge difference in her personality.

Needless to say, Mr Visacard came into play and within a few days, she was back to normal. Nothing like severe guilt. Shame on me. I don't hesitate to get meds for myself. I even give her dog biscuits with Glu/Cho.

Hope you feel better sweet Marlin.