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Robin, the second video does look like Polli's trying to avoid using her back leg. Also the arching of her back makes me think she's experiencing pain. She's having to learn how to walk all over again, so she is going to experience muscle pain...that's normal. It looks like she knuckled under a little and corrected the foot, you might be able to palpate gently along her spine and see if you get a pain response. Patsie knuckles under once in awhile because of a compressed disc in her neck.

Judy, beautiful tribute to Andy and Emmy. I feel honored that I was able to meet them.

Sounds like overexertion. Flippy gets obsessed when she's out playing doggball, and I have to get the ball from her and lead her to the house before she drops from exhaustion. She's in really good shape, but she has a tendancy to over do it and even in the winter I've had to bring her in the house and cool her down with a damp towel.

Heather, I am so very sorry. I remember the picture of Champ, your move and all the houndies to follow. Grandpa left a legacy in his footsteps! There have been so many losses the past couple months, and now another. Run with the Angels, Grandpa, run fast!

Lots of prayers being sent.

Oh Bev, I'm so very sorry. There have been so many losses lately and my heart is breaking for you. The picture is beautiful. Run with the Angels, run fast!

Frank, in my opinion is a spook. He is constantly in fight or flight mode even after 4 years with me. He has to be on a bed with his back to the wall, so no one can sneak up on him. He never raced because he was afraid of everything; trainers, the noises and life in general. Strangers terrify him, though when Mike and Judy were here, he did come out to the yard to investigate, but a stranger will never be able to touch him. He still licks his lips and yawns when something new happens or when he's unsure about a situation, indicating how nervous and uncomfortable he's feeling. Frank came to me after he escaped his new adopted owner and after being at the track adoption kennel for a year. He wasn't in his new home for more than 3 days and off he went. Nancy(Nancy14), myself, and our husbands spent weeks searching for Frank and he was finally trapped. Nancy had seen him while he was in the track adoption, and she said he was a very shy boy, and she had a soft spot for him. I know he'd be living with her right now if she didn't have a dog limit. The trainers told me he cowered in his crate, and had gotten loose in the kennel compound and it took days for the trainers to catch him. They said he was the spookiest dog they had ever come across and they couldn't even get him through training. He's wonderful in our pack because they give him confidence, and he's most comfortable when his housemates surround him and he can get lost in the crowd. His best buddies are my shy brindle brothers, we lovingly refer to them as "dumb, dumber and dumbest". They aren't dumb at all, it was just funny that the shy ones decided to bond together. I cry every time Frank gets brave enough to try something new, and I was a blubbering mess the first time I threw a toy and he ran back to me with it. It took almost a year before he really let me into his world, and I think he sees me now as another dog. He seeks me out for pets and kisses on the nose, he lays his head in my lap and trys to melt into me, but I still can't give him a hug. Frankie barks when he needs to eat or go out, and can actually be quite bossy with me, but he's always ready to run if there's a fast movement, loud noise or something new in his house or yard. Trips to the vet are a nightmare. I have to pull the van into the yard to load him, and park my van right at the vet door so he only has a few feet to get inside. I don't breathe until we're safely inside. I love this boy more than words can say and 4 years later I still rejoice when Frankie gets a little braver. Tomorrow will be Frank's 6th month of being cancer free. He was diagnosed with hemangioperisarcoma on Jun. 3rd. We celebrate everyday that the cancer doesn't come back, we celebrate each day that Frank is with us and the huge strides he's made since he was running the streets, state park and highways in Geneva Lake, WI. Who would have ever known that an e-mail from Nancy asking for help searching for a lost dog, would change my life forever. The 2 shy litter-mates were unsocialized and it took a couple months for them to figure out that the world and people weren't so bad. Both boys are love-bugs now, and as long as I stick to a routine they're happy, friendly boys. Flippy is a little shy in my opinion, but her shyness is from a lack of confidence and confusion. Her world has been upset this past year, but she's gaining more and more confidence every day. After working with my boys and a few other shy fosters, I've found that routine works the best for them. It helps build confidence because they always know what's coming, and when they know what's happening at any given time there's no room for error. Those 3 boys and the shy fosters were the easiest to house-train, though it was difficult getting them back inside sometimes. Leaving a door open in the middle of winter so Frank and Hatter would come inside after potty time was fun. Sometimes the door was open for an hour with us being afraid to move in fear that it would send them skittering across the yard. It was all worth it and I'd take another spook without even thinking about it.

Hope, your tribute to Boss is beautiful...so much love there. He found his forever home and the love he needed. Run with the Angels precious boy.

I get it from entirelypets.com and if I remember correctly it's about $18.00 for 60 tabs and no prescription needed. It's all natural and from what I understand, has no side effects with other meds. I really like that it's a natural anti-inflammatory and doesn't harm the stomach and kidneys like the NSAIDs.

Patsie(12 1/2) has been on Duralactin for about 5 months, and I've been able to not use the Metacam as often. She was getting Metacam about 3 times a week and now I give it maybe 3 times a month when she really over does it, and she's gone some months without needing the metacam at all. She has 2 compressed vertebrae in her neck, and arthritis in her spine and joints and I think the Duralactin has helped her a lot. I would definitely recommend it. I did notice that it took about a week to 10 days before I saw a difference in her mobility.

Prayers Misty starts feeling better soon. Come on little girl!

Andrea, Patsie takes one 20mg Enalapril daily. I'll buy it from you if you haven't had anyone else inquire about it.

Diana, I'm so very sorry. Run with the Angels dear boy. The last few months have been very sad. I hate cancer!

Judy and Mike, I am in complete shock. My heart is breaking for you. I know what it feels like to lose your babies so close together, and the pain is immense. I'm so sorry. If you need me to do anything, give me a call. You know I'm here for you. Please drive safely coming home. Run with the Angels and Emmy, Andy.

Pat, my heart sank when I saw his name. I'm so very sorry. I don't know why so many of us are losing our babies before the holidays. I was praying Tiger Power would stay longer. You're in my thoughts. Hugs...I wish I could do it in person. Run with the Angels, Tiger Power.

Cindy, I'm so so sorry! I know how much he meant to you and how you've been dreading this day. Hugs to you! Flippy sends kisses to you and her brother.

I'm so sorry. I lost my Brooke to Osteo on Oct. 20. I know how you're feeling.

I'm sorry. So many of us know exactly what you're feeling right now.

Same thing happened to Patsie last year. One minute she was fine and the next minute she was weak in the rear legs, off her food, her back feet would knuckle under periodically, and she also arched her back. The vet did ultra sounds thinking it was her stomach or maybe other organs because of the arched back and everything was negative, then he did full spinal x-rays, and he found compressed discs at C7-T1. We put her on a week of Metacam and she was fine. She's a rowdy 12 1/2 year old and enjoys life so much so I'm not going make her slow down. When she over does it I put her back on Metacam for a couple days and she's back to being my "energizer bunny". Hopefully Nellie just has a disc that's causing pain. Prayers for your girlie. Oh and happy gotcha day!!

Welcome from Lexington TN, not Kentucky....

Hi Jan. Welcome back! Pics of grandbaby would be nice.

I think Claudia's prices are much better than most brand name supplements, and it's pure glucosamine so your dog is getting the real stuff. She also has MSM, Chondroitin and Vit C that work well with glucosamine.

I'm so sorry. Run with the Angels, Loki.

Thinking about you and Misty this morning.

I'm so sorry. Run with the angels, Penny.