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3dognite · 12-12-2012, 05:16 PM

I have a Cardigan Welsh Corgi, he's nearly 13. He's in good health but is getting stiff and in the winter, can almost not climb up the steps.

The vet has given us a couple of options: Cortisone injections and Rimadyl.

Thoughts on which is better? Alternatives?

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3dognite Master Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Helena Mt., USA Posts: 803	Old dog, need advice (Cortisone shots or Rimadyl) I have a Cardigan Welsh Corgi, he's nearly 13. He's in good health but is getting stiff and in the winter, can almost not climb up the steps. The vet has given us a couple of options: Cortisone injections and Rimadyl. Thoughts on which is better? Alternatives? __________________ Chris, mom to: Rebel (GSD) Tank (Cardigan Welsh Corgi) Guinness (Brittany) Cosmo-space cat Chess-fuzzy cat Valentine-our ragdoll cat Two great skin kids Last edited by 3dognite; 12-12-2012 at 05:21 PM.