It's an age thing - Exclusively Setters2024-03-28T12:46:05Zhttp://irishsetters.ning.com/forum/topics/it-s-an-age-thing?commentId=865021%3AComment%3A881690&feed=yes&xn_auth=noI might try that for myself P…tag:irishsetters.ning.com,2012-01-28:865021:Comment:8840112012-01-28T21:23:04.038ZCathy Smythehttp://irishsetters.ning.com/profile/CathySmythe
<p>I might try that for myself Peter!!!</p>
<p>I might try that for myself Peter!!!</p> My irish girl, Eja, is turnin…tag:irishsetters.ning.com,2012-01-28:865021:Comment:8837472012-01-28T21:14:43.916ZPeter M. A-V Tappehttp://irishsetters.ning.com/profile/PeterMAVTappe
<p>My irish girl, Eja, is turning 13 in august 2012. She is fit and OK, but has the same small "problems" as Dudley. We asked our vet, he is a legend here in Denmark, what we could do to improve her condition. His advice: " No medication, give her a spoon of cod liver oil three times a week and a little bit of good strong beer (not more than a tea cup) from time to time...". And it is pure magic! She is behaving as if she is only 5 years old... By the way, the oldest male irish setter i ever…</p>
<p>My irish girl, Eja, is turning 13 in august 2012. She is fit and OK, but has the same small "problems" as Dudley. We asked our vet, he is a legend here in Denmark, what we could do to improve her condition. His advice: " No medication, give her a spoon of cod liver oil three times a week and a little bit of good strong beer (not more than a tea cup) from time to time...". And it is pure magic! She is behaving as if she is only 5 years old... By the way, the oldest male irish setter i ever met was 18 years old!</p>
<p>Kind regards from Peter in Denmark</p> I used Flexicose to treat a c…tag:irishsetters.ning.com,2012-01-25:865021:Comment:8824062012-01-25T11:55:02.050ZTorie Lancasterhttp://irishsetters.ning.com/profile/TorieLancaster
<p>I used Flexicose to treat a couple of my girls who had stiff joints and mobility issues and I also saw very good results.</p>
<p>Glucosamine is graded, the higher the grade the better the quality. Many companies use the low grade to keep the costs down which is great for them but a waste of money to the consumer as the lower grade product has been proven to have less effect.</p>
<p>I used Flexicose to treat a couple of my girls who had stiff joints and mobility issues and I also saw very good results.</p>
<p>Glucosamine is graded, the higher the grade the better the quality. Many companies use the low grade to keep the costs down which is great for them but a waste of money to the consumer as the lower grade product has been proven to have less effect.</p> Hi Phil ! I know exactly what…tag:irishsetters.ning.com,2012-01-24:865021:Comment:8821882012-01-24T19:25:29.810ZMichelle Walshhttp://irishsetters.ning.com/profile/MichelleWalsh
<p>Hi Phil ! I know exactly what you mean :) my own knees could benefit from a daily dose of it. Forgot to mention Con was also on Metacam every day & it did him a lot of good until his condition got too bad. Glad to hear Dudley remains young at heart :)</p>
<p>Hi Phil ! I know exactly what you mean :) my own knees could benefit from a daily dose of it. Forgot to mention Con was also on Metacam every day & it did him a lot of good until his condition got too bad. Glad to hear Dudley remains young at heart :)</p> Hi Michelle, OHH he does enjo…tag:irishsetters.ning.com,2012-01-23:865021:Comment:8818692012-01-23T21:52:41.456ZPhilip Hallhttp://irishsetters.ning.com/profile/PhilipHall
<p>Hi Michelle, OHH he does enjoy life , it's his owner that doesn't want to see the changes. Think I'll take the Glucosimine as well, then a least I might stand a chance of keeping up with HIM.</p>
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<p>Hi Michelle, OHH he does enjoy life , it's his owner that doesn't want to see the changes. Think I'll take the Glucosimine as well, then a least I might stand a chance of keeping up with HIM.</p>
<p> </p> Likewise Howard, Synergist…tag:irishsetters.ning.com,2012-01-23:865021:Comment:8817772012-01-23T21:07:35.099ZPhilip Hallhttp://irishsetters.ning.com/profile/PhilipHall
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<p><span style="font-family: Arial; color: black; font-size: 10pt;">Likewise Howard, Synergistic ingredients, in some cases seem to come from; Green tea extract, Wild blueberry, Blueberry extract, Vitamin D and many many other things. They seem to be very good anti-oxidants, help with free radicals, help with the growth of stem cells and also help with cholesterol.</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-family: Arial; color: black; font-size: 10pt;">Likewise Howard, Synergistic ingredients, in some cases seem to come from; Green tea extract, Wild blueberry, Blueberry extract, Vitamin D and many many other things. They seem to be very good anti-oxidants, help with free radicals, help with the growth of stem cells and also help with cholesterol.</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-family: Arial; color: black; font-size: 10pt;"><span>I think my answer is going to be....Starting at 600mls per day glucosamine, plenty of splashing around in the sea or river (warm hydrotherapy as we go along) and the loan of a collapsible ramp from a friend as he gets older.</span></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-family: Arial; color: black; font-size: 10pt;"><span>With all the chats I have had over the past few days, Glucosamine does seem to be well regarded.</span></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-family: Arial; color: black; font-size: 10pt;"><span>Just to finish the day, this afternoon he was running around like a nut case and jumped into the back of the car like a pup (well close) He knew I was taking about him and decided to show how good an actor he could be to gain a little sympathy and a few treats. Don't you just love Setters :-)</span></span></p>
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<p></p> Hi Phil, my elder gent made i…tag:irishsetters.ning.com,2012-01-23:865021:Comment:8817742012-01-23T20:57:30.734ZMichelle Walshhttp://irishsetters.ning.com/profile/MichelleWalsh
<p>Hi Phil, my elder gent made it to a little over 14 years before I had to make that decision. Arthritis was the main problem we had to deal with for roughly the last five years of his life (the price of a very happy & active youth). He had daily doses of glucosomine, joint aid chewies etc. and went on a 100% natural aid recommended by my vet called 'Sasha's Blend' rich in marine concentrates containing glycosaminoglycans. He did do very well on these for a while but eventually we had to…</p>
<p>Hi Phil, my elder gent made it to a little over 14 years before I had to make that decision. Arthritis was the main problem we had to deal with for roughly the last five years of his life (the price of a very happy & active youth). He had daily doses of glucosomine, joint aid chewies etc. and went on a 100% natural aid recommended by my vet called 'Sasha's Blend' rich in marine concentrates containing glycosaminoglycans. He did do very well on these for a while but eventually we had to turn to 'stronger stuff' as his conditioned worsened...he then went on regular courses of cartrofen injections and they did help him alot. It wasn't an ideal solution, but it did give him relief until sadly even those became redundant. The car ramp also helped alot to avoid jolts on his old joints :)</p>
<p>I hope you can find someting to help your lovely Dudley continue enjoying life :)</p> What about Lintbells - Yumove…tag:irishsetters.ning.com,2012-01-23:865021:Comment:8817192012-01-23T20:41:10.997ZDenise Brend - (Devacott)http://irishsetters.ning.com/profile/DeniseBrend
<p>What about Lintbells - Yumove! Have a look at the link, it may help too. It says it gives a new lease of life to older dogs.</p>
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<p>What about Lintbells - Yumove! Have a look at the link, it may help too. It says it gives a new lease of life to older dogs.</p>
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<p><a href="http://www.lintbells.com/">www.lintbells.com</a></p> Flexicose web site states:
Fl…tag:irishsetters.ning.com,2012-01-23:865021:Comment:8817642012-01-23T19:37:16.182ZHoward Glansfieldhttp://irishsetters.ning.com/profile/HowardGlansfield
<p>Flexicose web site states:</p>
<p>Flexicose combines high-quality liquid glucosamine with a unique blend of 14 synergistic ingredients that is quite simply not found in any other product on the market today.</p>
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<p>I am not quite sure what a synergistic ingredient is!</p>
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<p>Flexicose combines high-quality liquid glucosamine with a unique blend of 14 synergistic ingredients that is quite simply not found in any other product on the market today.</p>
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<p>I am not quite sure what a synergistic ingredient is!</p> Peter ( 13 and 4 months) star…tag:irishsetters.ning.com,2012-01-23:865021:Comment:8814532012-01-23T17:23:56.555ZCatherine Carterhttp://irishsetters.ning.com/profile/CatherineCarter
<p>Peter ( 13 and 4 months) started limping 2 years ago. I took him for hydrotherapy sessions( see photos on my page) and put him on glucosamine for dogs. He stopped limping very soon after and is now at his age still cantering round the woods every day. I would not use any steroids.</p>
<p>Peter ( 13 and 4 months) started limping 2 years ago. I took him for hydrotherapy sessions( see photos on my page) and put him on glucosamine for dogs. He stopped limping very soon after and is now at his age still cantering round the woods every day. I would not use any steroids.</p>