Author Topic: Stiff ageing dog (Read 8448 times)

Lesley Silvester · « **Reply #15 on:** July 27, 2015, 10:15:57 pm »

I tried glucosamine for two years when I first had osteo-arthritis with no effects. My gp just said it seems to work for some and not others. When I was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis, my son bought me codliver oil capsules and told me to make sure I did. There was two years' supply there and that made no difference, nor did the turmeric tablets I tried. My GSD x Lab, aged 13, is having problems now. Glucosamine didn't work for her either and my vet prescribed Carprodyl which does help and she can run around quite well. Our 12 year old Lab is also on them for OA but a higher dose. The vet said one of his hip joints is crumbling so he's not allowed to go for walks now, although he seems much better on the meds.

Buttermilk · « **Reply #16 on:** July 28, 2015, 07:13:34 am »

My old bitch is running on metacam. She finds squatting painful so does not toilet fully then has to go again. There is also the random yelping especially if something touches her lower front leg or she rolls over in her sleep. She is no longer taken for walks but still plays with the other dog in the yard but will take herself off to her memory foam bed in the kitchen for long periods during the day. She is still enjoying life but I can see that time coming closer daily.

Jukes Mum · « **Reply #17 on:** July 28, 2015, 08:10:47 am »

dogs getting old is rubbish. Why don't they last longer?

baffledog1 · « **Reply #18 on:** July 28, 2015, 08:40:19 am »

I had an springer spaniel on who the metacam had lost its effect. Local vets had a vet who specialised in acupuncture took her in every 6weeks. She wandered around the consulting room with about 8 needles in her for 10 mins. Results were fantastic. Kept her happy for 18 months.

waterbuffalofarmer · « **Reply #19 on:** July 28, 2015, 01:12:28 pm »

Quote from: Jukes Mum on July 28, 2015, 08:10:47 am

dogs getting old is rubbish. Why don't they last longer?

Because dogs, like all creatures, don't live as long as humans. That was the way we were designed, we live we die and there is nothing we can do about that. Apparently scientists have discovered that if brain transplants were possible in human beings we would only live an extra few years in the other body. In our brain there are cells which die and rejuvenate, but there are also cells in our brain which die and don't rejuvenate, these cells have been like this since we were born. Our brain stops maturing once we reach the age of 20 after that everything starts to die off. I could go on like this for hrs so I'll stop now before I annoy anyone

pgkevet · « **Reply #20 on:** July 28, 2015, 02:35:33 pm »

Quote from: waterbuffalofarmer on July 28, 2015, 01:12:28 pm

Because dogs, like all creatures, don't live as long as humans.

Hmm...all creatures? Does that include the record 226 yr old carp. Edible clam recorded at over 500yrs? Galapagos tortoise, Lake sturgeon and others... just saying

Human longevity will be increased..whether that's a good thing is another matter with our silly numbers.. doubtless some really powerful toss-pots will get first place in the queue for treatment. Manipulating telomeres will be one major step in that direction

Me · « **Reply #21 on:** July 28, 2015, 10:39:09 pm »

I'm not sure a 500 year old clam would be all that edible

mojocafa · « **Reply #22 on:** July 29, 2015, 02:53:15 pm »

Cheers everyone ,

, think we will go to vets

lord flynn · « **Reply #23 on:** July 29, 2015, 04:03:44 pm »

Quote from: mojocafa on July 27, 2015, 07:53:19 am

Like myself.....

...... My 12 year old german Shepard is getting very stiff in the morning,

What do you give your stiffies?

Cod liver oil?
Salmon oil?
Something prescribed from vet?
Or a wee gentle rub!

Yumove tablets (my dog hates them although they are supposed to be palatable so I have to give them like pills) and thermal beds like a flectabed. He's not on metacam or anything quite yet. Regular, on lead exercise as well (he's an 11yo setter).

Kimbo · « **Reply #24 on:** July 29, 2015, 07:50:12 pm »

Quote from: waterbuffalofarmer on July 28, 2015, 01:12:28 pm

Our brain stops maturing once we reach the age of 20

I live with a 67 yr old man and a 21 yr old man and I can guarantee that male brains stop developing a LOOOONG time before the age of 20

SallyintNorth · « **Reply #25 on:** July 29, 2015, 10:43:53 pm »

Quote from: Kimbo on July 29, 2015, 07:50:12 pm

Quote from: waterbuffalofarmer on July 28, 2015, 01:12:28 pm
Our brain stops maturing once we reach the age of 20

I live with a 67 yr old man and a 21 yr old man and I can guarantee that male brains stop developing a LOOOONG time before the age of 20

They don't get the blood supply until much later in life, really, do they?

waterbuffalofarmer · « **Reply #26 on:** July 30, 2015, 08:34:48 am »

Quote from: Kimbo on July 29, 2015, 07:50:12 pm

Quote from: waterbuffalofarmer on July 28, 2015, 01:12:28 pm
Our brain stops maturing once we reach the age of 20 [/quote

I live with a 67 yr old man and a 21 yr old man and I can guarantee that male brains stop developing a LOOOONG time before the age of 20

Actually my bro is two years older than me and his brain is mature, I really respect him and he gives excellent advice and words of wisdom