On Fri, 06 Jan 2012 12:19:30 -0700, Tiger Lily > wrote:

>On 1/5/2012 5:11 PM, Evelyn wrote:
>> I just came from the vet. My gorgeous male German Shepherd, only 5
>> yrs old, is nearly crippled due to bad hips and elbows. It was
>> recommended that I go and see an animal orthopedic specialist an hour
>> away from here.
>>
>> The dog is a wonderful pet, superb temperament, obedient, well
>> behaved, trustworthy with people, cats and kids of all ages, not to
>> mention that he is absolutely one of the most gorgeous black and red
>> shepherds I have ever seen or lived with. He's truly magnificent.
>>
>> This promises to be a real problem.
>>
>> They sent us home with anti inflammatories and pain killers. Not a
>> good scenario.......
>>
>> Evelyn
>
>oh, Evelyn, this is a heart breaker
>
>i do hope your GSD has quality of life and relief from pain
>
>***hugs***
>kate


Thanks so much. He's doing a lot better on the anti inflammatories
and pain pills, but I don't kid myself that this is any thing but a
respite. His hips are a mess. :-(

Evelyn