Winston's creaky.....like an old man!

[DenverFurKiddos]

So, am I just being a nervous ninny?  Whenever Winston stands up from a laying down, I hear his joints cracking.  Could this be a sign of HD? 

[DenverFurKiddos]

Hi!  Thanks...I really value your opinions and it helps me to communicate with my vet.  Both boys are due this month for some shots, so I'll ask then.  Again....thank s!

[DenverFurKiddos]

Hi all!  I'm kinda bummed.  I half expected my vet to tell me that Winston was just fine and that I'm just a neurotic momma.  But, even I couldn't deny that something was really wrong this past weekend.  I took Winston to the park (where we ran and played like a MANIAC!) last weekend.  By the end of the day, he was having some serious problems getting up.  He was whimpering and just acting really pitiful.  Granted, I think that he was probably just mostly sore, but still...he just 17mos old! 

Anyway, I told the vet about this, his clicking, and that he is slow to get up, at times.  We talked about supplements, but he recommended x-rays so that we know what we're really dealing with. 

So...looks like we can add Winston to the HD list:( 

The vet did say something interesting... he was saying that the glucosomine tablets that you buy at Sam's club (and other low-cost tablets) are not regulated and that they may not be as good of a product.   Hmmm...what do you a'll think?

[London_Pyr_Lover]

I don't know anything about the tablets, but I buy Liquid Glucosamine/chondroiten from the health food store and it's just great.  Naja had some clicking and stiffness after she slid full throttle into a wooden post, but now she's fine.  We've been on it for about 2-3 months now, and I'm thinking about buying my third bottle on my next paycheck, so it does last a good while per bottle.  By the way, I'm really sorry to hear about Winston, I hope you don't have to add him to the HD list, but if you do, I know that you'll take good care of him, and he won't have many problems. 

Big slobbery kisses for Winston, and a big hug for you! 

[DenverFurKiddos]

Aww...Thanks guys!!!  I know, I really need a reality check...I know that things could be much worse and I feel like whatever it is, we're catching it early.  I would like to buy some glucosomine/combo things ASAP.

Thanks for the suggestion, Kooks.....anyo ne else?  Can you tell me the brand and price of the ones that you use that you think have been helpful?  I know that I've seen some at Petsmart, but I thought that maybe these would be marked up.

I'm open to any suggestions!  As always, thanks for all the support and advice.  I feel truly blessed to have this board!

[DenverFurKiddos]

My husband is freaking out about the cost of the x-rays (over $300), so he, of course, if falling back on his favorite line- "He doesn't really NEED those x-rays!"  GAWD!  I'm so annoyed.  Anyway, I think we came up with a good compromise-  I told him that the x-rays WILL NOT be put off indefinately, but I will wait until Winston stops growing.  So, I'm going to schedule teh x-rays for the summer, when he reaches 2 years of age.  In the meantime, I'm off to find a good glucosomine combo....

[navarre1316]

My vet told me that the reason Sam's wasn't good enough was it didn't have everything needed; MSM, Vit C and something else.  I put Navarre on Synovi G3 and I could tell a good difference within a week.  I'll try to find the ingredients and post them.  I wonder if it will work for people too, I've been a bit slower lately!!!! 

[London_Pyr_Lover]

Hi there,  Okay, so the stuff  I buy is called Glucosamine 2000.  It's made by a company called Land Art which is in Quebec Canada.  The website is http://www.landart.qc.ca/home.html.  Here's what it says on my bottle: Directions: 1 to 2 tablespoon (15-30 ml) dailey before breakfast

Each Tablespoon (15 ml) contains: Glucosamine - 500mg;  Cat's Claw - 610 mg; Devil's Claw - 750mg; Calcium Chloride - 50mg; Magnesium Chloride - 40 mg; Vitamine C - 50mg

Other Ingredients: Purified Water, Glycerine, Citric Acid, Natural Flavour.

It also say's that it's made without dairy products, wheat gluten, yeast, corn and sodium

I think it's available in the States, the website said it's sold all over North America.  Anyways, good luck    Give a big kiss to Winston for me, and I hope he's feeling better soon.   

[DenverFurKiddos]

Hey! Thanks so much! 
P.S...Naja is turning into such a beautiful gal!