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Old 05-06-2011, 11:10 AM   #1
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So I met with Laci's new vet here in Florida, he was very nice! Laci's prior vet never mentioned anything about bad knee's but he told me today that hers were grade 2 pushing 3 on her right one. No mention of surgery she never limps she is NOT a jumper and really will wait to even be lifted on the couch. It kind of worries me. So Is there anything I can do to help her knee's ( even though they don't seem to bother her? ) Med's, vitamins? Suggestions would be great. Im just a little thrown back because she had an excellent vet in Boston and she never made mention of this and we have only been here for 7 months?
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Old 05-06-2011, 11:19 AM   #2
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My girl Pixie had Lp surgery on both of her legs 7 years ago, hse had lost complete use of them, Then 2 weeks later she had to have one re done. The vets as far as I know do not reccomend surgery unless the knees are causing problems, however I was also told Cosequin is a wonderful thing for them, I gave that to my girl after her surgery when there was a bunch of crackling and within the first 6 weeks there was no more crackling and she is showing no signs of arthriits. You give one dose for the first 6 weeks then you half it after that. They apparently taste good too, Pixie takes them and eats them like they are a treat!!
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Any recommendation where to the cosiquin? Is online a better resource?
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Personally I found it on ebay and it was much cheaper than buying it from my vet.
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I use Dasaquin on my dog with LP. It was recommended by her Orthopedic Surgeon.
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We've been using Glyco flex on our girls with 2-3 LP. We are hoping to avoid a need for surgery.
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Alice's knee is starting to click every now and then and I was recommended to start her on Cosequin. I order it from the Foster and Smith web site when I get it for my other senior dog
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Daisy is almost 11.....has two grade 4 LPs, had surgery at age 2 on one leg after going lame. She's seen many vets in her lifetime for her multitude of problems. She has not taken any supplements and no one has ever recommended that she take any. She has no arthritis and runs as fast as a cheetah.
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Calleigh had surgery on her left knee a couple of years ago. She had a grade three. My vet checked her and said she didn't need surgery. One of his colleagues saw her and said she would need surgery. I decided to get a third opinion. We saw an Orthopedic Surgeon. He suggested surgery. She will also need to have her right leg done soon too. The Orthopedic Surgeon told me to put her on Cosequin. My good friend is a vet, so I'm fortunate to be able to get it from her. I believe the pet stores sell it. I'm not sure of the quality. Why don't you check with your vet. I wish you the best of luck with Laci.
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Sophie's knees pop...she jumps, but I am working hard to get that to stop. Have stairs at bed. She uses going up, but she always jumps down. I'm trying my best to get her to stop. I am hoping to avoid surgery if at all possible. She shows no signs of pain, limping, etc.
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I am no expert in this field. My girl has not had problems with her knees or anything else at this point but I have worked in the human medical field for a long time. Surgery should be the last resort for these types of problems. Surgery in the human field in not perfected. It is a big money maker however so some who have less than the highest standards will promote surgery as though it is faultless and will give a new lease on life. Stay away from that type of doctor. Every time something invasive is done there are always risks and never a sure thing. If you can make your baby comfortable without surgery I would give it a try.
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Thank you everyone for your advice , suggestions etc. Im going to go with Barney on this one. I had a excellent excellent vet in Boston, she works with many rescues for both Dogs and Cats, she has a top notch facility. I find it hard to believe her knees are that bad in the few months we have been here, Laci is NOT a jumper. She runs like the wind, we play ball every single day.
She has never limped, popped, cracked , or shown any signs of pain what so ever. So I think Ill leave well enough alone! I may try something If I feel she shows some pain or what ever. But her knees seem good to me! I really trust my vet from up north. Im overall happy with this vet , he was nice, is just a few minutes away , open on the weekend and affiliated with the 24 hour vet right down the street.
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Uni has grade 2 LP now. She was originally diagnosed with grade 3. We put her on Cosequin (you can get it at entirely pets Cosequin Regular Strength (90 capsules) )There is also a 180 caps size that is a bit better for the money. A bit later I took her to my new vet, and after being on Cosequin for about 1 1/2 years, she was rediagnosed at gr2. The new vet also suggested Missing Link with Glucosamine, but I found it didn't work for itching or joints, so back we went to Cosequin, and her knees seem to be popping less.

Keep in mind though, that putting your pup on glucosamine does NOT heal or treat LP, it just helps their joints be more "juicy". LP is a bone condition, where the groove in the leg is not deep enough to keep the knee cap in place. No supplement will deepen the groove in the leg. The only thing that will is surgery, but if it can be avoided, then that's what we do. Uni has been doing well, and there are a lot of pups who have grade 2 or worse that have never had surgery. Good luck!
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Uni has grade 2 LP now. She was originally diagnosed with grade 3. We put her on Cosequin (you can get it at entirely pets Cosequin Regular Strength (90 capsules) )There is also a 180 caps size that is a bit better for the money. A bit later I took her to my new vet, and after being on Cosequin for about 1 1/2 years, she was rediagnosed at gr2. The new vet also suggested Missing Link with Glucosamine, but I found it didn't work for itching or joints, so back we went to Cosequin, and her knees seem to be popping less.

Keep in mind though, that putting your pup on glucosamine does NOT heal or treat LP, it just helps their joints be more "juicy". LP is a bone condition, where the groove in the leg is not deep enough to keep the knee cap in place. No supplement will deepen the groove in the leg. The only thing that will is surgery, but if it can be avoided, then that's what we do. Uni has been doing well, and there are a lot of pups who have grade 2 or worse that have never had surgery. Good luck!
Good answer! Jillie has between Grade 1 and Grade 2 and has shown no ill effects. The vet said she may never show any signs of pain or discomfort. That's what I'm hoping.

I'm giving her glucosamine in hopes it just eases any growing discomfort. I'm also keeping a close eye on her weight and trying to keep her as fit and trim as possible. Extra weight means extra stress on the joints.
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Usually a younger dog has good connective tissue to hold things together and it helps make up for bone problems. Keep your dog on good supplements for bone and connective tissue. Such a small sized dog should not need much. That with a good high quality food should hopefully keep your furry pal going for many years.
You are already making sure that there is no jumping and things that could stress the joints. I have doggy steps for my dog (just because she is spoiled and I'm a bit tired of lifting her up and down off the bed and furniture.) They could go a long way in preventing jumping down off of furniture. All these things are going to help your furry baby live a more comfortable life.
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