x.rays
27 Aug 2008
Q:i have a 14 yr old border collie retvr mix he all of a sudden began limping and dragging his back leg he has alot of truble getting up and doesnt walk to far anymore at all lately it seems to get worse he has been on suppliments for 3 months of glucosamine and chondroitin as well as adult food with those ingredients in them he also gets an asprin baby coated once a day should i spend the money to get him x ray d ? i am confident in the dr s diagnosis of arthritis and old age but i just dont want to think it could be a sprain or fracture rather than the above what d
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One in five adult dogs in the U.S. has chronic and painful arthritis, and now owners are using stem cells — rather than surgery or euthanasia — to stop the pain. Since Vet-Stem launched for canines in February, certified vets all over the nation are helping dogs by isolating adult stem cells from the animal’s own fat and then injecting it into the injured area. It involves minimal risk and none of the controversy surrounding embryonic stem cells. In many cases, it saves lives.
Help for dogs with arthritis ad stiff joints. Dr. Colleen Smith discusses how glucosamine and other natural medicine can benefit your dog with arthritis. More pet health videos at www.holisticpetinfo.com.
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Glucosamine, proper nutrition and exercise can help maintain healthy joints in dogs and slow the onset of arthritis. Dr. Colleen Smith discusses diet and supplements that will help dogs (and cats) with arthritis. Visit www.holisticpetinfo.com for more pet health videos.