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Nikkilou · 10-21-2011, 10:02 AM

Poppy was recently diagnosed with a luxating patella, slight hip dysplasia and slight arthritis (she is now 7).

Our vet believes that surgery is not a good option as curing one problem may make her arthritis worse which would put us back at square one.

He has started her on a course of Cartrophen Injections which she must have once a week for the next month. She had her second injection yesterday and there seems to be a very slight improvement in her limp. The vet has told us that most results are not seen until after the third injection..
I was wondering if anyone out there has used and had any success with this form of treatment.

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10-21-2011, 10:02 AM	#1
Nikkilou Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Kent England Posts: 48	Cartrophen Injections Poppy was recently diagnosed with a luxating patella, slight hip dysplasia and slight arthritis (she is now 7). Our vet believes that surgery is not a good option as curing one problem may make her arthritis worse which would put us back at square one. He has started her on a course of Cartrophen Injections which she must have once a week for the next month. She had her second injection yesterday and there seems to be a very slight improvement in her limp. The vet has told us that most results are not seen until after the third injection.. I was wondering if anyone out there has used and had any success with this form of treatment. http://stores.shop.ebay.co.uk/Lulus-Closet-Pet-Boutique __________________ My Little Girl Lights Up My Life Totally Owned By My Furbaby Last edited by Nikkilou; 10-21-2011 at 10:07 AM. Reason: adding info