Anyone have a dog on glucosamine supplements? Just found out one of our has to be on them for life, and she's not that old. They are ridiculously expensive.
Thank you for your kind words. Our Simon has cancer tumors pressing against his right lung and near his heart. There is nothing we can do. One day he will simply stop breathing (we had an incident last night, but he pulled through.) My deepest sympathy for your loss of your beloved Mya. However, this loss is only temporary, as she will be waiting to greet you when the time comes to join her, just as Simon will be waiting to greet us when his time comes.
As for Clarice, I am so worried. It is bad enough losing Simon, but to lose Clarice too, and with her being so young. I pray that the cancer can be treated. I know this is devastating to us all, as both of my parents are cancer survivors and we have lost so many friends and family members to this scourge. It is like we are living the nightmare over and over again, and one day I myself will get the news that I must fight for my life like they did. But we will fight no matter what, and we will enjoy every day we can. Better to live fully and fight with a smile than to spend life afraid and depressed. No matter what, we fight. There is no other option. Even when cancer is terminal, the determination to live out your remaining days fully and happily is fighting as well. I know of no other way. But I thank you for your kind words.
As for my insights-being an attorney has taught me to evaluate people's strengths and weaknesses, as well as how best to use them. Trump's weakness is his own myth about himself. If it goes, he will destroy himself. That is why he needs his rallies, so he can surround himself by people who worship him. He can pretend that the rest of the nation feels the same way. That is why he fills positions with people who are utterly loyal to him. Even disagreeing with Trump on a minor matter is seen as a threat, and thus cannot be tolerated. But if Trump was finally made to confront the fact that he lost the electoral college and the popular vote by millions of voters? To be told that he was fired by them? Intolerable, and thus to be avoided at all costs. His psyche simply can't accept it.
i am very sorry about Simon and Clarice, fur babies only bring pure love and joy. I pray for a peaceful rest for Simon and send healing light to Clarice and your family
Thank you for insights to the impacts of his tax returns and what will hopefully come to pass: Justice and Karma
My sincere prayers go out to you about your dear fur babies. I am sending you lots of love and light right now.
If you haven't seen the two movies: A dog's Purpose and A Dog's Journey - you may want to do so. They both gave me such comfort. I still miss my little furbaby - and it's been YEARS.
? ? ❤️
@allyn, so sorry to read what you are going through. I hope you and your little ones will get through these times with minimal, physical pain. The spiritual/mental part.. wow... that loss will be hard. Losing a family member you're close to is brutal. Love and comfort for you and yours. ❤️
I am very sorry about Simon and Clarice, losing furbabies is so very hard. I am sending love and healing to them and your family.
I am fairly new to this site. My sister introduced me to this site and your writings. Your insight has made these last few month so much easier for me to understand. Thank you for your wise words.
@allyn I am so sorry to here about your furry friends.. I have a saying in my house.. I will outlive all of my furry friends, but the last one.. they bring such joy I cannot imagine a life without them in it, surrounded by there love, compassion, and humor. I have a lifetime of wonderful memories throughout my whole life, and make me look forward to the rest of my life because they are in it. I will cry with each of there passing, and I will rejoice when we meet again. My prayers are always with you.
And thank you for all of your wonderful and comforting information on all of todays interesting challenges. You are loved and cherished by us all, including the furry ones.
I'm so sorry for your losses! Our babies really are soul guides in animal form. Such a deep attachment. When you're intuitive even more so.
Did anyone notice when Jeanne brought up her dog on read the future how many animals jumped on camera? I knew it was going to be a very special night.
Yesterday we celebrated her 13th birthday, today we had to let her go , see my Avatar , this was our Benthe , the Shetland Sheepdog. She had a tumor at the bladder, she fighted to get 13 and then she ask to go. It was a long night with a lot of cuddles, but also I felt her pain. This noon My Daughtes, my wife and I said goodbye to a beautiful and really fantastic dog
@allyn so sorry to hear this sad news. They are our family, loved so much. I have 2 dogs, sisters since they were 5 weeks old. They are now 14. My heart goes out to you. Sending you love and hugs.
@tbs I’m so sorry. It’s just heartbreaking. Sending you love and hugs. ❤️
@allyn I am so sorry to read this. Sending you love and hugs. I know she had a great life with you!
@polarberry We sold/recommended these at the practices I worked at. They came in chewable tablets or as chews. Cost depending on the number of tablets/chews needed -dosage determined by body weight. The first two weeks are loading dose and the effect is cumulative..so most expensive in the first weeks...then can reduce the dosing. Expect to really notice effects 4-6 weeks after starting. . https://www.chewy.com/vetriscience-glycoflex-stage-iii/dp/42635?utm_source=partnerize&utm_medium=affiliates&utm_campaign=10l1110&utm_content=0&clickref=1011lby3Dd8z&utm_term=1011lby3Dd8z
I actually use these for my 15 year old gal and can definitely notice a difference.
I would love to share a photo of the white chipmunk that has visited me all year since coming as a kit with his mother back in the Spring. He is now grown and fat and sassy and is packing his cheeks sooo full. He has made me laugh in these difficult days and others I have shared him with say they loved it too. How do I upload a photo of him? and is it permitted?
Anyone have a dog on glucosamine supplements? Just found out one of our has to be on them for life, and she's not that old. They are ridiculously expensive.
I had a Rottweiler mix whose hip dysplasia became symptomatic when she was about 7. This was 20 years ago and glucosamine wasn't commonly used yet. But I got her some anyway and her symptoms went away entirely for several years.
And, -- at the time I had an aunt who complained of arthritis in her hands. I gave her a bottle of "human grade" glucosamine, told her it helped the dog, and suggested she try it. She was quite a curmudgeon so I didn't know whether she'd throw it away out of skepticism, offense, or sheer "cussedness", but she did try it, and told me that it had helped a great deal and allowed her to type on her keyboard again without pain.
So yes, go for it with your dog! You will know after a few weeks if it is working.
Thanks, Journey and Iridium,
She was put on DASQUIN Advanced. It's good stuff, but $58. for a bag of 64 chews! Crazy!! She has to take two a day for the rest of her life, and she's only seven.
You can only get them at the vet, and I love our vet, but am wondering if they would be cheaper through the mail.
Thanks, Journey and Iridium,
She was put on DASQUIN Advanced.
Try 1800PetMeds or Chewy for a price comparison. You can get a little more of a discount if you set up a regular autoshipment.
And/or ask the vet about Cosequin. That is an older glucosamine supplement and may be less expensive. I don't know if Dasquin has any major advantages over Cosequin but that would be a question for the vet.
I checked pet meds, the Dasuquin is cheaper at $50. for an 84 ct bag, and the Cosequin is even cheaper, $60. for a 250 ct, and ironically, the Cosequin gets higher reviews. I don't imagine there's much difference between the two. I will do some research.
Thanks!!
@polarberry - check prices and ingredients against what you have and you may want to ask your vet for lower cost product. We always allowed people to buy from any reliable pharmacy source.. such as Chewy.. all they had to do was order, Chewy sent a fax to get prescription authorized and we ok'd and sent back. I know our drs preferred the Vetri-science products over the Dasuquin. They felt it's formulation was better and more easily absorbed. A costly, but good treatment for more severe DJD and cartilage injuries is Adequan Injections. You could learn to do those.. but.. the medication is expensive too...about 70.00 per month on small and medium and even more on large or giant breeds. The Vetri Science at Chewy was quite reasonable for the 120 ct bottle of flavored chew tabs. How much does your dog weigh do you know?