Stafford health

11 year old staff back legs slipping trembling doesn't want 2 walk far seems sad ?

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I will move your post to health issues where more people will see it but I would really suggest a trip to the vets xx

Hi everyone!
I'm mark and I own a 11 year old staff and his back legs are giving way, he is trembling and is feeling very sorry for himself. We are going to the vets tomorrow but just wondered if anyone's has had any similar problems.
Look forward to hearing from you

Hi can't seem 2 retrieve replies clicked link but just goes 2 notice board. Help. . Mark d - oscar

Please let us know how you get on at the vets.

Replies will appear under your orignal post, what links are you clicking on ?

Clicking on 2 link http. Etc on my email But received Iyours Kathy thanx. Oscar is at vets at 11.30 . Thanx4 concern mark d

My Oscar in the vets opinion has arthritis in back legs pain relief and anti inflammation prescribed . Good luck 2 all other staffie lovers out there. .

Oh bless! Hope he gets some relief x

Moo has severe arthritis in her front legs, if you need a chat do pop back x

Hope the meds settle him poor boy

Mark d wrote:Clicking on 2 link http. Etc on my email   But received Iyours Kathy  thanx.  Oscar is at  vets at 11.30 . Thanx4 concern  mark d

It sounds like you have a tick in an option box in your Notifications to receive an email for each reply, if you want to get rid of this just go up to Profile which is beside where you log out, then select Notifications and de select the appropriate box. Hope this helps.

Sounds like you had an early prognosis on the arthritis so hopefully any treatment will be beneficial. Thanks for letting us know.

To Janey. Have you changed moos diet or given any supplements trying 2 think of things 2 help Oscar
Let me know. Mark d

in the vets opinion has arthritis in back legs

maybe goji's will help ..
apart from helping with arthritis .. they have many other health benefits ..
https://www.google.co.uk/?gws_rd=cr&ei=7WOBUrXRMsfQtAa_pIHIDA#q=goji+berries+and+arthritis

mention of arthritis :
http://www.berriesgoji.org/

they be fine for dogs ..
( but i think not the seeds .. h.s.t. .. most are seedless )
i eat a mouthfull daily .. ( started munching them as an aid to combat back pain )
.. 'lady' gets hers mixed in with her food .. along with some coconut oil
http://naturalremedyvet.blogspot.co.uk/2013/03/food-as-medicine-goji-berries.html

some places label chinese wolfberries as goji berries ..
although related .. they are not the same a.f.a.i.k

i get mine from here:
http://www.detoxyourworld.com/raw-snacks/dried-fruits-berries/goji-berries-3

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hope you 'n vet are able to get Oscar relief from the condition ..

.a.t.b. ..

Some people say Raw feeding helps (the cartilage in chicken wings etc is beneficial). Also, coconut oil as a supplement & fish oil - for joints. You could add sardines to his diet.

What do you feed your dog? Has your vet prescribed medication?

I am sorry about the diagnosis but there are definitely things you can do to help the situation.

I would perhaps start a new thread called something like How Can I Help My Dog Cope With Arthritis. There are bound to be lots of people on here with suggestions, and - more importantly - experience.

All the best