Did they say what grade it was? Nala has grade I and if it stays grade I won't have to have surgery. Grade II can only require medicine but if it rapidly progresses to II it could indicate that surgery will be necessary, III (depending on the age) usually needs surgery and IV almost always needs surgery.
That's my limited knowledge about it.
We have Nala on fish oil, and treats with Glucosomine and Chondrotine (NO idea how to spell those
). They are Zuke's Hip Action treats and she LOVES them. They'd be helpful for joint pain and arthritis.
