My dog had ACL surgery 5 and 7 years ago and now has arthritis in her back legs. Would this be good for her arthritis?
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It may help..the best thing would be to consult your vet. We bought it for a dog who had a severed calcanean (achilles tendon) and actually used it backwards while waiting for a custom orthotic brace to be made. The device was well made and accomplished its purpose. I showed our vet the image and description before ordering.
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Yes if you can get a good fit. My dog is a mix of poodle and wiener dog so he a has short stumble legs and it was not a good fit for him. I presume that if the fit is good your dog would benefit from the additional support.
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It worked on my dog until we seen her licking constanly, come to find out her leg broke just between in the opening, she ended up with a huge bump wher she was licking. Took her to vet found out she had bone cancer and we had to put her down 3 months later when it broke again. She only wore this brace for 3 weeks. I think ot kept her hock from breaking way before. So yes I think it would work, but keep eye on excessive licking could be a sign that its not arthritis as we was told thats what was wrong to begin with, and why I bought thos for her. She was a Husky.
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I think it would help. I use them on my 9.5 Greyhound to help her recover after competing, though she doesn't have an arthritis in her hocks yet. I have noticed that if she sleeps with the wraps on after a day of competing in agility, coursing, etc, she moves much better and ready to go for another day than if she doesn't
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Yes they would. My GH boy has bad arthritis in his one hock due to a bad break during his racing career. It took his a couple days to get used to them but now he absolutely loves them. Be sure to follow the instructions on building up the length of time you leave them on.
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Our cocker is 12 years old and has a torn ACL and chose not to do surgery due to her age. We found the back on track brace and it helps her tremendously. So I would have to say it would be good for your dog based on our experience. I hope it works for you, if you decide to use it.
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There is slight evidence that glucosamine/chondroitin can lessen pain and slow osteoarthritis of the joints, specifically knees and hips. Frankly, the statistics are not very convincing. I doubt that it would be helpful for back pain.
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It is easy to take off and on and works very well. I'm not sure about the discomfort level due to surgery. My dog uses it due to arthritis.
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A friend of ours used one of these when he had his knee surgery and swears it's the reason for his good results. Good luck!
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It would depend on the severity of damaged cartilage. My husband and I use it and it works really well. I have knee pain on the left side and I used it daily for a time and now do not have to use it daily. My husband uses it on several of his joints and it works. It is very good for inflammation of the joints but not a cure all. If you are unsure I would suggest that you ask a medical person. We like and are still using it.
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My lab could use these steps. She weighed more than your dog and she had back problems and her knees were bad in back legs. The only issue is that the plastic of the steps is slippery. So I would suggest gluing some carpet on the steps.
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My vet recommended the Dasuqin with MSM. He felt the results were better with this than he had seen with the Cosequin. Our 11 yr old Sheltie with a partially torn ACL and resulting arthritis has done well on the Dasuquin. I found Amazon to have the best price on it.
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I don't think so -- it has quite a bit of glucosamine -- but I can't speak for your particular situation. It has strengthened my Newfoundland's knee joints a lot.
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Recently, my 10 yr. old basset's arthritis has progressed so after a period of inertia, last evening or first arrising in the morning, she is unable to handle stairs. I'm going to try this or something like it and let you know how we work it out together.
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David,I don't have arthritis, however, occasionally I get intense pain in my back and knees. Using this product as directed has alleviated and subsidized most of the pain, while trying to rest the aching joint. I've used many products, but this has really beena great find for me.BestConnor
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We use this on our 70 lb Boxer mix. She does fairly well with it and has to take the max dosage allowed. Her arthritis is pretty bad so when my hubby remembers to give it to her on a daily basis she moves around more easily. However; when he skips days I can tell by looking at help get up and walk around. She needs the stronger dosage and she is about 6 - 7 years old. She was adopted so I am not sure of her exact age. In GREAT health otherwise.
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It is noted as 'joint and immune' support - My main purpose was for the joint stiffness particularly after workouts. Joint-type issues I believe 'is' an arthritic type issue which is immune system related. I can only speak of the results I have gotten - not being a vet - but having tried other products. Well worth a try to see how yours reacts. Best Regards.
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I really can't say specifically about Hip Problems however My RottiHound Mix has used the Bed extensively with a CCL injury even after TPLO Surgery with beneficial effects. From what I have seen I am sold on the Bed. I only wish I had purchased the extra large instead of the large for when she chooses to fully stretch out.
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I don't have arthritis but rather joint pain from years of wear and tear and sports injuries. I used glucosamine for years without much success. I've used TFX Flex for over six months and it has really helped with the joint pain I felt. I've also done research on the UC-II ingredient and the clinical studies are very strong. It is my understanding the thei product will definitely help with osteoarthritis but I'm not sure about its benefits for rheumatoid arthritis. The price is reasonable so I would suggest you simply try it to see if it helps you. It has clearly helped me.
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Used this on my 100 lb Lab for several months until I could get her a new knee. It really seemed to help a lot. Have had many shepherds and believe it will fit yours also. Not a long term solution, but a great help for the short term. Not a full knee splint, but the support really helped her. She demands we play ball every day and then limped around all night. When we started with this it cut back the limping considerably. No guarantees, but it worked here. Was well worth the money for me.
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Sorry about your knee. No fun for sure. I am not a doctor however I will share my sons experience. My son was born with a severe club foot that required 3 surgeries to correct at 14 months old. He is now 26 years and has been suffering with arthritis for about 4 years. I originally bought this for myself and he had asked me if I thought it could help him. I was not sure if it would so we gave it a try and it did! He said that it works great for him. I now see that there are pads available on Amazon. I will be buying some here. (The unit wants you to purchase replacements from China. I did not feel comfortable doing that). Best wishes to you.Cheryl Sorry about your knee. No fun for sure. I am not a doctor however I will share my sons experience. My son was born with a severe club foot that required 3 surgeries to correct at 14 months old. He is now 26 years and has been suffering with arthritis for about 4 years. I originally bought this for myself and he had asked me if I thought it could help him. I was not sure if it would so we gave it a try and it did! He said that it works great for him. I now see that there are pads available on Amazon. I will be buying some here. (The unit wants you to purchase replacements from China. I... » Read More Sorry about your knee. No fun for sure. I am not a doctor however I will share my sons experience. My son was born with a severe club foot that required 3 surgeries to correct at 14 months old. He is now 26 years and has been suffering with arthritis for about 4 years. I originally bought this for myself and he had asked me if I thought it could help him. I was not sure if it would so we gave it a try and it did! He said that it works great for him. I now see that there are pads available on Amazon. I will be buying some here. (The unit wants you to purchase replacements from China. I did not feel comfortable doing that). Best wishes to you.Cheryl « Show Less
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I don't know. That's a good question. I no longer use Baxyl and my knee still feel great. I would contact the manufacturer and ask that specific question. Also I have found that my local co-op has been very knowledgeable and helpful regarding that type of info. You might might also check Dr. Weils's website.