I'm really sorry, Karen. My first Yorkie had terrible problems with her knees, so when we got our other three we were probably a bit too overprotective with them regarding limiting jumping. However, we didn't restrict other activity, and I think all of the swimming and walking really built up their muscles and knees a lot. Ashley at almost seventeen was still walking two or more miles a day, and although she had some arthritis and her knees would sometimes slip, they were still very strong. I think Cooper's exercise (minus the jumping except into his pool) is probably good for him, and the Cosequin also sounds like a great idea. |