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Dianne I wanted to add -

Daisy runs around the yard like a normal dog - I just don't let her do it every day. She manages stairs fine and we have a full staircase in an old colonial home -- we did add carpeting last year to our wood stairs because Teddy is a clutz.

If I see Daisy's knee is bothering her, I sometimes alternate ice and moist heat on the knee and keep her quiet and that usually helps without the need for medication.

Many may disagree with my approach (letting my dog run, not using supplements etc) but it has worked for Daisy all these years and she is a very happy dog despite all of her problems.