Oh - he is SUCH a sweetie! Bless his heart!
We have used Ester C for our Saints for the past two years - and with excellent results. I'm not sure why this isn't more publicized - but probably because more studies need to be done.
Here's a site - and you can research many, many more. This is a fascinating treatment - and our eldest Saint-mix of 7 years, who was once nearly crippled by the problem - now runs and plays. She still has some slight trouble first thing in the AM - when she wakes up - but nothing like she used to.
Our bitch, who is already OFA certified as 'good' stills takes it during pregnancy and nursing - to assure pups with good hips. I'm not advocating that you try it - just that it has worked wonders for us - and others - and that you might be interested in researching it.
http://www.workingdogs.com/doc0039.htmGood luck to you. He is a precious baby!