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<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'>Yes, Melissa, yes, Yes, YES!
Start him on supplements!<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>Here is a fantastic article on Ester-C and hip
dysplasia. <a href="http://workingdogs.com/doc0039.htm">http://workingdogs.com/doc0039.htm</a>
<br>
I have noticed a huge difference in Clover’s (13yrs plus) mobility and a
reduction in her arthritis pain. She also gets a glucosamine complex
vitamin, which she just chews up, and a CoEnzyme Q10 with fish oil. I
give her the ester-c and Co-Q10 in peanut butter, and just toss the glucosamine
to her. She doesn’t have stomach issues, and she really loves the peanut
butter, so our daily pill giving is super easy. While you are at it, give
probiotics too.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>Have you considered building a ramp? Really, if he has
pain and mobility problems, at the very least building a ramp to the potty yard
is very important so that he is comfortable NOT peeing in the house.
Hills are not so much a problem, because they don’t put pressure on his spine
like steps do. This hip dysplasia stuff HURTS, so as long as you can help keep
him moving, the better he will be and the longer he will be pain managed.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>Good luck , I hope Basil can be mobile and pain free for a
very long time!<br>
Gaylene and the 6 pack plus a Pomahuahua!<o:p></o:p></p>
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