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12-14-2008, 11:05 PM | #1 |
Yorkie Talker Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Dubai
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| Knees! Hello! My mini Yorki (1.5kg) is 7 years old...and i started noticing that her back knees are kind of stiff...i took her to the vet and he said that she may have some problems in the future with knees....what can i give to her? Calcium?Vitamins,exercise?? I have stairs in my house,she is up and downs all day...is that bad for her? Thank you! |
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12-15-2008, 06:39 AM | #2 |
Loved by Layla Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Canada
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| she probably has LP (Luxating patella) which is common in Yorkies. You can give her Glucosamine supplement and the top brand of that is Cosequin. Many members on here use it and say it has helped a lot! |
12-16-2008, 12:11 AM | #3 |
Yorkie Talker Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Dubai
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| Thank you!!! |
12-16-2008, 07:15 AM | #4 |
Furbutts = LOVE Donating Member Moderator | I agree, I would get her on Cosequin asap!
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12-16-2008, 09:45 PM | #5 |
Yorkie Talker Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Dubai
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| Thanks a lot! Is Cosequin a medication or vitamin??? |
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