tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3154609756024038025.post4759501011649916921..comments2023-09-16T10:01:40.586-04:00Comments on Smooth Strides: Puppy Health Question!!!!Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03543984663767954777noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3154609756024038025.post-38390077612460160712015-01-29T23:13:39.046-05:002015-01-29T23:13:39.046-05:00i don't have anything in the way of experience...i don't have anything in the way of experience or advice - just wanted to wish you good luck! your pups are very cute!emmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05686949099663199382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3154609756024038025.post-75299225682325300642015-01-29T15:08:12.797-05:002015-01-29T15:08:12.797-05:00He's always been kinda stiff since we got him....He's always been kinda stiff since we got him. But I didn't think anything of it being as he was so fat. I wish it was warm enough to let him swim because that would be the best exercise for him. He is gimpier in the morning and works out of it for the most part. <br /><br />I'll check his food. The protein isn't too high. Above average kcals because him and my old dog eat the same food and the old dog needs the calories. As much as I don't want to, I think I am going to have to buy 2 different foods for two different dogs. My old dog is having some issues due to his age (11) and then I have a puppy who will get fat just smelling food who also has joint issues. <br /><br />I have a trusted confidant at my local feed store. She's the one that helped me pick out the grain for my horse and they only sell high quality holistic and grain free dog food. I'm going to ask her too.Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03543984663767954777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3154609756024038025.post-75464123254456669182015-01-29T12:59:33.835-05:002015-01-29T12:59:33.835-05:00It could very well be Pano. One thing to check is ...It could very well be Pano. One thing to check is the dog food. Sometimes grain free isn't the best until they are a year old (mostly a Mastiff or Dane issue) but the main thing to check is the calcium and phosphorus ratio. It needs to be as close to 1 as possible. Most people get up in arms about large breeds and high protein being bad, but there is a study showing the protein didn't make a difference. It was the cal/phos ratio. An anti-inflammatory may be appropriate for really painful days. Or sometimes they just go so hard and strain something. I would take it easy for at least a week. One of the issues we run into is one day they will be feeling great so they will go out and play and run and make it worse. And as soon as they feel good again, they will go out and hurt it more. A vicious cycle. Maybe an injured growth plate from all of the exercise for an overweight/young fellow.Your vet should be a bit more helpful, but so far he looks great!HolyBullyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10938188769695663261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3154609756024038025.post-5041975984711450642015-01-29T12:08:12.351-05:002015-01-29T12:08:12.351-05:00He's on regular old glucosamine for people. Bu...He's on regular old glucosamine for people. But maybe I'll look into Cosequin. Sergio is always saying "look at him! he's lame!" :(Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03543984663767954777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3154609756024038025.post-43983605165647983692015-01-29T12:06:03.698-05:002015-01-29T12:06:03.698-05:00Remember my Shepherd mix puppy Liam? He had the sa...Remember my Shepherd mix puppy Liam? He had the same thing. Very, very ouchy in his limbs as he was growing. The vet put him on Cosequin and it helped him out a lot.Carlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17308477892024999793noreply@blogger.com