That's a very good resource, Jack (Mary Strauss and her site).
I just want to stress that the O.P. has no diagnosis yet. The problem could be anything from a broken bone to soft tissue injury.
But all the suggestions you made are indeed very good ones, IMO, once there is a diagnosis, such as OA.
Absolutely agree.
Also, I believe that people with the GSD breed, and other breeds such as this should utilize some of these supplements in that link , regardless of health issues (why not be proactive (especially if alot of the foods out there don't have really good ingredients and supplements.
I have also found that since switching to a grain free food, as well as a partial raw diet, it seems to have helped as well.
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... I have also found that since switching to a grain free food, as well as a partial raw diet, it seems to have helped as well.
No argument here. But why "partial"?
Not enough confidence in my kitchen skills
Just work towards the goal gradually. There are a lot of good sources, both books and online, to help you. One good online learning source is at http://www.rawfeddogs.net/ . Personally, I feed my dog Honest Kitchen along with her raw food. That way I feel if I am missing anything for whatever reason, she's still getting it and I'm feeding a much better diet than any kibble, even the best (besides, she turns her nose up at kibble since going raw. LOL)
reading about your dog in pain.
I am a retired veterinarian, retired from Large (Farm)animal.
Anyhow, saw lots of sore dogs on the farm, and NO ONE had money for new NSAIDS or anything else, certainly not Xrays for dogs.
I think aspirin is an incredibly potent pain killer/antiinflammatory in dogs, and had good luck recommending one Bufferin at night. Not during the day, when the dog is active you want the "pain to protect the part." Also, lots of dogs have sub-clinical lyme disease or anaplasmosis, 10 days of tetracycline (250mg 2x per day) orally could fix that and you can buy it in powdered form at the feed store.
So that's the large animal fix, hope you guys don't jump down my throat.... it could be tried and shouldn't have any bad side effects.
Aspirin isn't as safe for dogs as it is for humans (or even cattle; cattle have far fewer side effects from aspirin than dogs do). It's good to remember that aspirin is an NSAID, and to be aware of the possible dangers and watch carefully for vomiting, loss of appetite, blood in stools, etc.
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