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I’m so FLIPPIN excited… I started “Zoe” (my almost 6 yr old Siberian Husky) on GlycanAid about 3 weeks after her TPLO surgery (surgery on 9/26/13) & we JUST came home from her 8 wk check up & X-rays…. Oh my GOSH!  We… My hubby, Vet & myself are very EXCITED to report that he can’t even see a line where the bone was cut n moved. The healing is FANTABULOUS!  GlycanAid is AWESOME!!!

I’m so thankful I came across your TPLO video & website the night before my baby’s surgery. YOU have gotten me thru it ALL.  Weekly email with therapy guidelines, emails answering my questions & concerns, GlycanAid & Flexerna & ALL the AWESOME info on your website… You’re the BEST!  Thank you sooo very much.  I know we are NOT out of the woods by far & she just started limping on the other (non surgery) leg which scares me to death… but…. Her surgery stuff is all moving along so nicely & in my heart… I owe it all to you.

I’m really bummed that I can’t thank you & give you a hug in person but… Know that I TRULY do appreciate all you have done for not only myself & my Siberian… But to all who come in contact with you.

THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH AGAIN!
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Kayla is a beautiful German Shorthaired Pointer that has been extremely active all her life. Unfortunately, she’s had a few injuries over the years but never really slowed her down.

However, in October 2011, two days after the loss of my big boy, and Kayla’s brother Chilco to cancer, Kayla was tackled by accident by another dog while on our walk.  Kayla slipped, yelped and was hardly able to walk.  It turned out that she had torn the ACL in her left hind leg.  Her Vet was hoping is was only a partial tear and recommended full rest for my girl.  It became obvious that she was not getting any better so Kayla was referred to an orthopedic surgeon.  He diagnosed Kayla with a full tear of her ACL and partial tear of the meniscus.  The surgeon recommended the TPLO surgery, which I immediately agreed to.

When I got home, I wanted to educate myself more about ACL injuries and TPLO surgery.  That’s when I came across the TopDog Health website and was extremely amazed that Dr. St. James had a wealth of information and was also offering a “free” rehabilitation guide post TPLO.

I then read about his product, GlycanAid HA-Factor.  I really liked what I was reading about the product but decided to do more research about what else was being offered out there as a similar product.  Honestly, I was disappointed that I couldn’t find anything remotely close to this product in Canada.  After comparing many available products, I came to the conclusion that the GlycanAid HA-Factor was probably the best product I could find.  I decided to order some so I could start Kayla on it immediately after her surgery, which took place just before Christmas in 2011.

Kayla was 12 years old at the time and I had already had her on other type of joint supplement but never really noticed any real differences.  Of course, Kayla went through several months of rehab, hydro-therapy after her surgery, but when she started to walk without a limp, I should note that I followed Dr. St. Clair’s Guide to TPLO rehab, which Kayla’s surgeon was even impressed with!

I became a firm believer that GlycanAid HA-Factor was really helping her.  Her “old” joints seem to be like new and no longer bothering her after exercising.  For me, it was like a miracle and for Kayla it was like she was given a new life!  Kayla has been on GlycanAid HA-Factor since and I have no intent of stopping.  My girl turned 14 1/2 yrs a couple days ago and she still loves going for walks, swimming.  Of course, she’s slowing down and can’t jump in the truck anymore but I’m sure she’d be in worse shape if I wouldn’t discovered this amazing product. Kayla’s Vet is amazed how she’s doing right now considering her age.  Kayla is also on medication for hypo-tyrodism, liver and recently on heart meds because of her murmur getting worse but nothing is stopping her for enjoying life.  I made her a promise when she was 2 months old, that I would give her the best life possible, which includes the best care, nutrition and supplements available. GlycanAid HA-Factor is one of them!  Nothing but the BEST for my girl Kayla!

Thanks Dr. St. Clair for caring so much for our furry family members, and sharing your knowledge & expertise with us.
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Both my husband and I have been extremely impressed with your helpful and caring staff.  Martha went out of her way to make sure that we had the correct size harness and sling for our lab/pitbull mix after her TPLO surgery almost 2 weeks ago.  I don’t know how we would have handled her (80 lbs. and very active) without the harness.  It gave HER the security and US the ability to manage her safely as she regained her mobility.

We also purchased the GlycanAid-HA tablets and have doubled the dosage during this recuperation period.  We intend to keep her on a maintenance dosage of this joint supplement for the rest of her life!

Thank you for assisting us during this very stressful time for both Sassy and us.  We only wish that all online retailers were as professional as TopDog!  We have shared our very positive experience with our vet and she seems equally impressed.

 
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Dr. J,

I wrote to you before my dog’s FHO surgery, thanking your for all the information available to prepare me for my dog’s surgery.  Now, after following your great advise, we are five weeks post surgery. However, King wasn’t progressing as well as our vet had hoped.  I had already had him on Dasequin.  So, I decided to give your product a try. Within a week and a half, he began walking with a normal gate, no bunny hopping, I was thrilled.  We are continuing with massage and swimming.  So together, along with GlycanAid HA, I can only hope for great results by spring.

Thank you Dr. J, you really made a difference.
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Granite, our 6 year old lab, had FHO surgery on November 10th..we are now about 3 months out, and she is doing fantastic! We finished her old joint supplement and a month ago put her on GlycanAid HA. She is doing about 2 miles of exercise per day, off/on leash..she is back to  chasing sticks, climbing hills and swimming in the Bear River when it is not too cold. We followed your rehab guide religiously and were very vigilant over what we allowed her to do…what an amazing recovery! Her leg muscle is almost all built back to pre-surgery level and she is again, our happy, robust companion..your website, I discovered by sheer accident, and I cannot express how wonderful it was! I fully give credit to the FHO guide, exercises, videos and weekly guides for exercises for Granite’s amazing return to mobility..she is on GlycanAid HA 2 times a day and is doing so well, we are nothing but thrilled! Thank you so much for having this site available.  We knew what to expect and this eased our worries and stress greatly! I would hug you if I could and Granite sends sloppy Labrador kisses to you as well for all the support to her humans! Wish you could see her! She is truly another success story for Top Dog!
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Back in June I contacted you about our 9 month Golden Retriever, Aspen, who was diagnosed with bilateral elbow dysplasia. Not a day would go by that she didn’t limp, and most days she would just lay around the house and not act like the playful puppy that she was. I asked for a suggestion on what joint supplements to put her on because the Glycoflex that our vet put her on was obviously not the answer. You had suggested another brand and Glycanaid HA. My wife and I decided to try the Glycanaid HA. Not just because of the excellent reviews it has received, but partially because of the honest response we got from you in recommending another brand as well. Well, here we are almost three months later and she doesn’t limp anymore. She is more energetic than ever, isn’t afraid to get off the couch, and even goes to hospital to visit sick children as a therapy dog now!!! We also take her swimming just as you had suggested. Thanks again for the honest advice and for the incredible supplement that has helped her. We know it won’t cure her joint problems, but it has restored a quality of life that she probably wouldn’t have had otherwise.

My wife and I can’t say enough about you and your supplements. Thanks again, Dr. J and Top Dog Animal Health and Rehabilitation!!!!
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