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Originally Posted by misskate  Interesting to read your comments. My Spice began limping badly Friday. Our vet has found sever arthritis in both hind legs and inflamation of the ligaments. She is on pain killers and is keeping very quiet (no big deal for another couch potato) We went back today and he found her better. No talk of surgery but possible cortisone injections in her knees. Any insight on this? She has had no trouble with her legs up to now, just been a lazy walker. Unfortunately our dogs dont tell us and really don't cry out much unless it is really unbearable. |
Poor Spice. Is she a senior dog? It's not uncommon as they get older. Perhaps someone can shed some light on the cortisone injections. I know they do this for humans, but I have no experience with this treatment for dogs.