Hi neighbor- I'm in north salt lake
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My golden retriever was diagnosed with Pano around 4 months, but has since almost totally outgrown it (now 16 months). We found that low impact exercise worked well. It was impossible to keep him from running (he is spring loaded!), but we tried to limit it as much as possible. (outside on a leash to take care of business, then back inside)
I found that starting him in obedience helped a LOT. The mental stimulation of working with me on healing, sitting, staying, learning to heal, and walking (slow) on a lead, ect. was enough to work the 'crazies' out of him!
Be careful with Rimadyl. I have used it with several old dogs and was always cautious. Rimadyl is also very hard on their stomachs (such as bleeding ulcers), and also contribute to liver or kidney problems. I was reluctant to give it to him at all. I gave him half a tablet only when he limped.
My golden retriever was diagnosed with Pano around 4 months, but has since almost totally outgrown it (now 16 months). We found that low impact exercise worked well. It was impossible to keep him from running (he is spring loaded!), but we tried to limit it as much as possible. (outside on a leash to take care of business, then back inside)
I found that starting him in obedience helped a LOT. The mental stimulation of working with me on healing, sitting, staying, learning to heal, and walking (slow) on a lead, ect. was enough to work the 'crazies' out of him!
Be careful with Rimadyl. I have used it with several old dogs and was always cautious. Rimadyl is also very hard on their stomachs (such as bleeding ulcers), and also contribute to liver or kidney problems. I was reluctant to give it to him at all. I gave him half a tablet only when he limped.
