XRAYS with Charlie's HD - Opinions please

[frenchie27]

Thanks to all for your replies and suggestions. I have been giving him glucosamine/chrodin supplements every single day. I started with the Omega but it gives him real bad diarreah. Maybe you can suggest one particular brand that is better for his belly.

I do want to take him to a specialist, even though there are none locally. I don't mind driving up to San Antonio or Houston for this.

If he/she determines he is a candidate for surgery, then that will be the route we will take. I want Charlie in our lives for a long time and I want him to he as comfortable as possible.

Thanks again all of you!!!!! I really do appreciate you looking at this.

[Gwenhwyfair]

I've used "Bear Treats" brand salmon oil and both of my dogs have tolerated it well. You can find it on Amazon, has good amounts of Omega 3 & 6.

Robin (on this board) also turned me onto Sardine/Anchovy Oil.

Vitamin C is noted to be supportive of not only the immune system but joints as well. Get the Ester-C because plain vitamin C can cause stomach upset.

I may be looking at a similiar diagnosis for my girl....taking her into the vet next week.

Originally Posted by frenchie27

Thanks to all for your replies and suggestions. I have been giving him glucosamine/chrodin supplements every single day. I started with the Omega but it gives him real bad diarreah. Maybe you can suggest one particular brand that is better for his belly.

I do want to take him to a specialist, even though there are none locally. I don't mind driving up to San Antonio or Houston for this.

If he/she determines he is a candidate for surgery, then that will be the route we will take. I want Charlie in our lives for a long time and I want him to he as comfortable as possible.

Thanks again all of you!!!!! I really do appreciate you looking at this.

[Doc]

I can't really tell much from the x-ray. You did say the vet said he was not a canidate for surgery,right? What did she base that on?

I've seen much worse hips on German shepherds that have lived long (13 years +) lives pain free. Less weight will help, I use Grizzly Salmon Oil, and Preventive Plus suppliment with all my dogs.