On Mon, 09 Jan 2012 18:02:09 -0500, Peppermint Patootie
> wrote:

>In article >,
> 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.......
>
>I'm so sorry! He sounds like a wonderful creature.
>
>Do you give him fish oil? It's such a good anti-inflamatory for people.
>
>PP


Yes. Every day for years.

Evelyn