I went online and found this....it is written by a guy who had a Yorkie with a roach back. The Yorkie did live to be about 16 years old. Maybe you could question your vet about it...
He had always had a bit of a "roach back" but as the aging process accelerated, the arthritis in his back became more pronounced. Our wonderful vet, Dr. Julie DeMarco, prescribed treatments of glucosamine and fish oil dietary supplements along with pain medication to keep him comfortable. Some of Ladd's youth returned and I got to visit with that pup I knew so well from years gone by for about 6 mos. |