rimfire4969 Posted June 5, 2014 Report Share Posted June 5, 2014 I was at the Royal Cornwall show today and came across a company selling Yumove Working Dog, it's a supplement in tablet form and it says on the leaflet "supports joint structure, improves mobility, stamina and endurance, helps recovery and reduces stiffness. The main reason I am looking at something is my old dog (12) has arthritis in one of her front shoulders, and has been on Loxicom for about 6 months, at first this was like a wonder drug and gave her a new lease of life, but slowly either she has got worse or the Loxicom is not as effective. I am going to see my vet and see what he recommends to do next and for advise. I was wondering if the PW massive have a view on supplements for dogs for joint care, and if they have found one that works or are they just another way for us dog owners to part with our cash. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchman Posted June 5, 2014 Report Share Posted June 5, 2014 MY MATE USES EXCACTLY THE SAME STUFF.....but on a much younger dog that damaged itself whilst working........he swears by it........any supplement with green lipped muscle extract is good too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rimfire4969 Posted June 5, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 5, 2014 MY MATE USES EXCACTLY THE SAME STUFF.....but on a much younger dog that damaged itself whilst working........he swears by it........any supplement with green lipped muscle extract is good too Interesting, the stuff I mention above does contain green lipped mussels as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hector Vector Posted June 5, 2014 Report Share Posted June 5, 2014 My old Lab (who I had to have PTS 11 weeks and 2 days ago at 12 years and 2 months old) suffered very badly for a good few years from Arthritis especially in his front legs, particularly his elbows. He was on supplements (Omega 3 and glucosamine) as well as anti-inflammatories (PLT), pain killers (Tramodol) and antibiotics. All of this helped, but the thing that made a huge difference to him was regular hydrotherapy sessions. I'm convinced he wouldn't have made much beyond 10 if not for the hydro. It might be worth you considering this for your dog. I was a bit sceptical to start with but the improvement was apparent after only a couple of sessions. He also had acupuncture on a regular basis. I was even more sceptical of this than the hydro but he definitely benefitted from it. He was working, at a much reduced pace of course but still mad keen for it, up until a month before he went. He never seemed to be in much, if any, significant discomfort. I certainly think it's worth trying non-drug treatments as well as prescription treatments. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kent Posted June 7, 2014 Report Share Posted June 7, 2014 Well please consider the obvious when things get too bad, we owe them a good end if they are in real discomfort in their twilight times and the drugs no longer work well enough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Konnie Posted June 7, 2014 Report Share Posted June 7, 2014 my guide is quality of life, as above we owe them. but if its mild stiffness anything is worth a go this may need opening as its own topic, www.allaboutdogfood.co.uk look at how some of the premium dog foods are rated a lot to be said about marketing and living of a name when we trust them to help us try and provide for our pets Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rimfire4969 Posted June 7, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 7, 2014 Before this goes any further down the quality of life bit, I have done that and been there a few times. She is fine apart from one stiff shoulder, she is fine on a slow walk as is my nan and I won't put either down just yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Konnie Posted June 7, 2014 Report Share Posted June 7, 2014 well good on you keep the old girl going, think my dad uses something called joint aid and he thinks it helps but worth shopping round for it atb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kent Posted June 8, 2014 Report Share Posted June 8, 2014 Before this goes any further down the quality of life bit, I have done that and been there a few times. She is fine apart from one stiff shoulder, she is fine on a slow walk as is my nan and I won't put either down just yet. People and dogs are different, your nan can look back on the past and enjoy seeing her grandkids having great grandchildren etc. she can rationalise any pain she feels and likely as not feels like a twenty something in an old body, Dogs though they live in the moment, they only know how they are now this morning, this minute. If the dogs ok the fine do what you can for her discomfort but just don't compare to human family members Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stokie Posted June 8, 2014 Report Share Posted June 8, 2014 I feed mine hills jd it's expensive at £24 for 12 tins but I absolutely guarantee after 3 weeks of feeding you will see a miracle cure . I was a bit dubious at first buying it from vets thinking it's another money making scam . I buy it online now . If you try it you will be amazed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rimfire4969 Posted June 8, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 8, 2014 I feed mine hills jd it's expensive at £24 for 12 tins but I absolutely guarantee after 3 weeks of feeding you will see a miracle cure . I was a bit dubious at first buying it from vets thinking it's another money making scam . I buy it online now . If you try it you will be amazed Thanks for that, that's the kind for info I asked for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sam85 Posted June 8, 2014 Report Share Posted June 8, 2014 hi, I use yumove for my 11 yr old German Shepard and would recommend it. You may not notice the difference but i use it more on the basis of 'it cant hurt and if it does help then good'. I worked as a veterinary nurse for 8 years and there are a lot of other supplements out there to choose from. I use yumove as it was recommended by a friend (also a vet nurse) and she said it really helped her dogs. I have also seen the results of hills JD diet and this is also good. At the end of the day try it and see for your self, if you don't think it helped then at least you gave it a go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evo Posted June 9, 2014 Report Share Posted June 9, 2014 got to ask,,,,but would cod liver oil not work on a dog as its certainly helped my joints hope you get it sorted atb Evo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misser Posted June 9, 2014 Report Share Posted June 9, 2014 hi - I used to give my old labs metacam; could definitely tell when they weren't on it...bit pricey and it is prescription only but it worked for my two...regards...atb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stokie Posted June 9, 2014 Report Share Posted June 9, 2014 My lab is on metacam vet used to charge me £54 for 100 ml bottle . I changed vets when we moved . I now pay £12 for a prescription and buy a 180 ml bottle for £16.99 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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