Thanks wolfsoul for the info, I do massage on him every day but sometimes he's too sore for it.
His hips are bone on bone now and the Adequan replaces the lost joint fluid and cartilage. It's actual cartilage that is injected into the leg muscle and the body directs it to where it's needed. Adequan has been shown to work best for dogs with arthritis due to hip disp. 90% of dogs respond to it and because it's all natural the side effects are minimal and can include burning, just like we humans feel when we're injected with cortisone. (I read a report the other day about a vet that injected himself with it and he can now ski again! ) I'm hopeful.. but also know that I will not let him suffer. He's had a hard life and he deserves peace one day finally. Karen, I'll keep you updated!!