Paul Posted March 7, 2008 Share Posted March 7, 2008 but I still sometimes call him by my old boys name. Daft or what? Not daft at all, I'm doing the same with our 10mth old. He looks at me all strange when I call him by the previous dogs name. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPRALOOPY Posted March 7, 2008 Share Posted March 7, 2008 Hard isn't it? All though I have a new little boy now (18months) but I still sometimes call him by my old boys name. Daft or what? We bought a puppy just as we new what was going to eventually happen and she tought him all her little ways. so she will live on in him and I will get another g/s as they are the best dog ever. (off to sob my heart out now) I hope he will teach the new dog some of his ways as he is mine as the girl dog was more hers IYKWIM. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keancy Posted March 7, 2008 Share Posted March 7, 2008 Not daft at all, I'm doing the same with our 10mth old. He looks at me all strange when I call him by the previous dogs name. Glad to know I am not the only soppy sausage here then. We bought a puppy just as we new what was going to eventually happen and she taught him all her little ways. so she will live on in him and I will get another g/s as they are the best dog ever. (off to sob my heart out now) I hope he will teach the new dog some of his ways as he is mine as the girl dog was more hers IYKWIM. I have always loved GSD as we had two when I was a kid but I haven't been in the position to own one yet but it is one of my life's ambitions to have one when I have the time they deserve. In the meantime I settle for cats as they are quite good at looking after themselves. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazz1 Posted March 8, 2008 Author Share Posted March 8, 2008 well fingers crossed and he was a really nice vet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kranz Posted March 8, 2008 Share Posted March 8, 2008 http://www.synflexforpets.co.uk/ just ordered that That stuff may work. A friend had a collie that was quite bad, and this stuff rejuvinated her.... She was almost like a pup again. Good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazz1 Posted March 8, 2008 Author Share Posted March 8, 2008 well good news and i cant thank my new vet enough hes great priced and the stuff hes given my dog has given him some hope. Well i gave him food and his tablets like the vet stated today and hes up and about, yesturday he would not even get up:) im going to see this vet regular to make sure my dog gets good treatment Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simbasupra Posted March 8, 2008 Share Posted March 8, 2008 good news then mate. glad he's alright:thumbs: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ozz Posted March 8, 2008 Share Posted March 8, 2008 Superb stuff! As I said they can recover and my Gran's dog has been fine ever since. My GSD is only 4 but she has insufficient pancreas so is on steriods and enzymes. Steroids are only short term and she goes on them in batches and deteriorates rapidly when not on them. Not looking forward to when they stop working - we're looking at homeopathic options ready for that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazz1 Posted March 9, 2008 Author Share Posted March 9, 2008 can report the dog is superb today and i wana give him as much stuff i can buy to keep him walking, ordered the syn flex hope that will help and the vet said he will have to be on ongoing treatment which is not a problem im happy to pay what ever until he stays alive:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merckx Posted March 9, 2008 Share Posted March 9, 2008 I'm so glad he's okay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keancy Posted March 10, 2008 Share Posted March 10, 2008 Great to hear Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazz1 Posted March 29, 2008 Author Share Posted March 29, 2008 update iv been giving him syn flex everyday and hes like brand new hes running around like mad everytim i see him, so i ordered another set of bottles 3 for 47 pounds they last long and do the job well, so if your dog has arthritis i highly recommend this stuff:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcAB10 Posted March 29, 2008 Share Posted March 29, 2008 hey, my parents dog (gold lab) has arthritis in his back legs and struggles to get up after long walks. and it seems to be getting worse. He is 8yrs old. he's been on metacam for a little while now. I have told them about synflex. And a big thank you for sharing your find. My question is, did you get synflex off your vet or did you buy this separately? My mum is asking just so she knows whether the dog insurance will cover this. Cheers. Marc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazz1 Posted March 29, 2008 Author Share Posted March 29, 2008 my dog was on metacam and that stuff is a waste of your money as you know how much the vets bill can be. I buy it of the internet 3 bottles for 48 pounds and they last long, trust me mate dont bother buying it from the vet as they just charge stupid amounts of money, this stuff really does work hes like a brand new dog and hes 12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juanchan Posted March 30, 2008 Share Posted March 30, 2008 12 years is a damned good age for a GSD, especially one with joint issues hes like a brand new dog and hes 12 Damn good age for a GSD! Glad to hear everything seems to be ok for now dude. My parents first GSD had to be put down when she was 8 as she was riddled with cancer. Their second is now 7, and he acts like he's a five year old kid in a toy store - there's no stopping him at the moment! Brilliant dogs IMO, loyal and with fantastic temperments. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazz1 Posted March 30, 2008 Author Share Posted March 30, 2008 mines always being a wicked dog, im just glad this syn flex stuff has made a big change:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superstar dj Posted March 30, 2008 Share Posted March 30, 2008 glad to hear your dogs doin good mate , its a nasty thought not havin your puppy around isnt it? enjoy the good times!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcAB10 Posted March 30, 2008 Share Posted March 30, 2008 bought some Synflex for the dog today Cheers for the advice jazz1. much appreciated. marc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazz1 Posted March 30, 2008 Author Share Posted March 30, 2008 no worries dont put it in his food put two doses for ten days direct in his mouth and make sure he swallows it thats what i did:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcAB10 Posted April 1, 2008 Share Posted April 1, 2008 some real bad news today.. well my family dog Sam (golden lab) has been experiencing the same as jazz1s dog with rear leg arthritis but he went in for an x-ray today (Sam's 9th birthday) and the vet says it's not looking good at all. He says that Sam has Arthritis in his spine and its pushing against the nerves, he said soon Sam may loose control of his bladder and loose the use of his back legs completely! He is talking him off metacam and has prescribed something different for now but when the synflex arrives we will be trying that too. the vet never gave a time line. but that says to me that it's not very long. but when his back legs do go then we will obviously do whats best for Sam. i know what Sam really needs is a miracle cure but if there's anybody here that this might have happened to and may have some kind of help. To say that its been hard to write this is an understatement, especially after my mum asked me to post for help after the synflex advice. i know this is a long shot but we're a bit desperate now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted April 1, 2008 Share Posted April 1, 2008 Once they lose muscle tone, and the spine sags there's nothing to be done long term, as the vet says, he'll become incontinent, maybe doubly incontinent. Is he dragging his back paws, so the top of the paw gets folded under and touches the ground? that's a bad sign, the brain isn't getting messages to the back end properly, and the paws don't "know what to do". IMO when a dog gets to that stage he should be euthanased, they never recover and it must be traumatic to drag itself about like that. Sorry, but that's owning animals, it's not all good I'm afraid. Good luck with him, but do the right thing, don't let him suffer just to put off the inevitable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraStar 3000 Posted April 1, 2008 Share Posted April 1, 2008 Glad things are going well for your dog mate. Sounds like your really attached to him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcAB10 Posted April 1, 2008 Share Posted April 1, 2008 Once they lose muscle tone, and the spine sags there's nothing to be done long term, as the vet says, he'll become incontinent, maybe doubly incontinent. Is he dragging his back paws, so the top of the paw gets folded under and touches the ground? that's a bad sign, the brain isn't getting messages to the back end properly, and the paws don't "know what to do". IMO when a dog gets to that stage he should be euthanased, they never recover and it must be traumatic to drag itself about like that. Sorry, but that's owning animals, it's not all good I'm afraid. Good luck with him, but do the right thing, don't let him suffer just to put off the inevitable. yeah i expected this anwser and we will allways do as the vet says. just thought i'd post up in case there was some 'miracle' cure.. worth a shot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted April 1, 2008 Share Posted April 1, 2008 Steroid injections may give some short term mobility benefit, how much and for how long is probably difficult to say. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcAB10 Posted April 1, 2008 Share Posted April 1, 2008 Steroid injections may give some short term mobility benefit, how much and for how long is probably difficult to say. i think this is what the vet has givin him today. so time will tell i suppose. Cheers for the advice mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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