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Originally Posted by DapperButch
Sorry to hear your guy is having trouble.
I would be hesitant to give my dog human supplements unless I was told by a vet it was safe to do so. You don't think your vet would be honest if you asked him/her this? I mean, since you are asking us I am assuming you think your vet would tell you it is not safe, even if it is? If you can't trust your vet to answer this question, I personally would get a new one!
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I asked because of being told by another person at the dog park and just thought I'd see if anyone hear has any knowledge about it. I am going to call the vet and ask her. Actually, I wouldn't give him anything "people" unless I checked it out.
She has prescribed "people" OTC things at times whic has cut down costs. I agree with you, however, if I could not ask due to feeling she would not be honest, I would change vets.
I am taking him to the specialist that originally diagnose the knee problem and explained about what could happen if and when the hip dysplashia became symptomatic. I want a second opinion from him about where my little guy really is in terms of how this will all go.
Making many adjustments with activity and what is OK for him to do. Going to go look at ramps tomorrow. But, Anya, you have a good idea about Ebay. I just want to get the bed thing taken care of right away as those are the stairs he uses the most.
Trying to catch him before he tears down them (going down stairs is the most difficult for our pooches) is quite a feat! When I am in the bedroom and know I will be there, I move the stairs away. But, he thinks he can do anything and I can just see him taking a jump off the bed!! So, I have to be right there id the stairs are moved away from the bed.
Ugh... I have to go to work now and move them out of the way and put his bed on the floor so he won't go up and down while I am out. Little goof!