My Rubin is 9, he has grade 2 in two knees and has never limped or showed pain. He runs, play ball and gets up and down on the sofa. He is not over weight 6 1/2 pounds at his heaviest. I use glucosmine for my own aches and pains and I think it helps me. So I don't know about glucosmine being a placebo. If it is it works on dogs too LOL. Rubyboy has been on it for years and I think it is worth trying. Having bred Labs I have studied and read tons about hip and knee problems. I believe in testing of course, but sometimes bad knees happen in lines that have been problem free for generations. I no longer bred or train Labs but, have dear friends that do. They think Cosequin is a wonder drug too. I hope your little Cooper stays active and pain free.
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