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Originally Posted by gemy  Gentle and light massage is very good for arthritic joints. How about checking out B12 or a Bcomplex vitamin. See what the doc thinks about that?
Does he like squeaky toys? Maybe a gentle play time with you with some squeakies and other fav toys?
Also have you tried glucosamine and chondrotin supplements? |
I haven't thought about the B vitamins...I'll definitely ask about that. Alex has had 4 knee surgeries and he doesn't like that leg to be touched at all, but he loves to be massaged everywhere else. I don't know if there is anyone in this area who does it professionally.
I've always just done it for him myself. He's been on glucosamine for several years - I credit that for him still being here with me today. It's a wonderful supplement.
Alexander used to love plush squeaky toys but nothing really seems to interest him these days. And he's never been one for gently play - he's all rough and tumble boy.
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