Darlin' Marlin! Update Post 12

**Freedom** · 02-19-2009, 04:25 PM

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** · 02-19-2009, 04:43 PM

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 ,,

**pomtzu** · 02-19-2009, 04:54 PM

Just keep up the oral dose of the gluco/chrond therapy. It takes a while, but I'm sure you'll see a difference in a couple of months. Both of Myndi's knees are really bad too, but you'd never know it - and don't tell her that!