today my dog was diagnosed with cronial cruciate ligament disease arthritis of the hips , the vet also said he had twisted his back whilst struggling to stand , which i knew he wernt right and thats why i took him to the vet , bear was given an antinflamitory injection and i was told to give him cod liver oil and glucosamine tablets anything else i can do to help or make him more comfortable ?
hes a 4 n half yr old gsd , hes had many problems threw bad breeding , he had juvenile catarax and he has many intollerences also n a skin condition , so yer any tips or help would b great thanks
the ligament disease is in his knees n arthritis in his hips

Hello.

I’ve come back home to southern Arizona now,… a long way from the folk and GSD events where I found Mindy, in Washington state, this now nearly 1 year old, beautiful and very smart female.

I get so many questions about her gait/ walk. Even the old man veterinarian said "I don’t like the way she is walking (hind legs)" MOre than one person at the ball fields I take her to exercise have asked questions like: "Whats wrong with her?" And yet, the other evening, when I was away staying at a dog friendly motel we went to a dog park in Tucson and a smart young man heard someone make another comment about her walk, and he said, "He doesnt know what hes talking about. That’s the way they are supposed to be, with "a forward stance." (rear legs at the ready, one foot behind the other)

Before we left the area where Mindy was born and her siblings go to these confirmations meets, I spoke with a gal who told me that Mindy has what appeared to be a temporary condition that might have been making her uncomfortable. I think I wrote that medical term down somewhere, but haven’t found those note papers.

Mindy comes from two ladies who have co bred these dogs in Renton WA for about 35 years. They are bred for show; "grand victor; grand victus." Mindy was missing one of her 42 teeth and I was fortunate in being blessed with this dog. I had become familiar with the local club and I guess folk sensed I was OK. The breeder said "We want to give Mindy to you.

What I have been doing is giving Mindy at least every other day, a tablet of 750 mg of Glucosamine Sulfate with 600 mg Chondroitin Sulfate, crushed, and 1/2 adult aspirin, mixed with her dry Kirkland Lamb & Rice dry food, which I moisten (when I do this) so it goes down easier. I would like to know anyone comments on this, as well as any other things you may wish to tell me.

I really appreciate it. Mindy and I thank you.

Walt