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Hi,
Meet Liezl, my 8 yr old Belgian Malinois who underwent TPLO surgery on February 3rd. My vet’s existing post-op protocol called for 12 weeks of short, controlled leash walks for bathroom breaks only. The surgeon, on the other hand, suggested I consult your rehab regimen over the same 12 weeks. I followed his advice and am happy to announce that x-rays at the 8 week mark showed the bone completely healed and my vet now convinced that your protocol is the more desirable approach to take in the future.

Your step-by-step guidance and phone support were invaluable in bringing her back to normal in a much shorter time span. I will continue to recommend your site at every opportunity.
Most sincerely,
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Dear Dr. St. Clair, I purchased the GlycanAid-HA after my pug-mix Barkley completely tore his ACL and our vet referred him to a surgeon to have it repaired. I took the bottle to the surgeon during our consultation, and he was impressed with the ingredients and enthusiastically gave us the go-ahead to give it to our dog. He had TPLO surgery, as well as repair of a luxating patella, that same day and it is now two weeks post-surgery. He just had his two-week post-op checkup and is doing great–walking on the repaired leg most of the time now. I feel this is due in part because of the GlycanAid-HA as well as our wonderful surgeon. Barkley will continue on this for several months and then start on the GlycanAid Maintenance Formula. No problem in getting my dog to take the pills–he looks forward to it. Thank you Top Dog Health for a wonderful product. I also want to thank you for the great information about the TPLO surgery on your website—what to expect and the guidelines for week-by-week recovery. It has been a lifesaver, and I will continue to refer to it over the next several weeks throughout Barkley’s recovery.
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Our dog Bailey (7 yrs old)  had TPLO surgery in January.   We studied the TopDog Health guidebook and website.  Then we ordered the GlycanAid product in hopes to speed up the recovery process. Bailey recovered very well!   Our vet was nicely surprised at her progress when we took her in for her follow up visit.

We decided that we would give the other two dogs the GlycanAid as well.  We started our 10 year old German Shepard on it who would limp a bit after getting up from laying down. We also started our MinPin on it.  She was on carprofen because she would actually favor one of her back hind legs and would walk around hopping along with the other three legs.

Since we started them on the GlycanAid in February, the Shepherd is no longer limping when he gets up from his naps  The MinPin has not favored the one hind leg and runs around the yard and up/down the stairs without any problems.  She is no longer on the carprofen.

Thank you for the great resources on the website and the miracle supplement!
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One year ago, Bella had double TPLO surgery.  She had both legs done at the same time.  I was a nervous wreck!  We followed all the instructions posted by Dr. J on the Topdog website.  They were very similar to the instructions given to me by my vet.  Bella had been on Glyco-flex III before and after her surgery.  However, after her recovery, she still favored her left leg, which was the total tear leg.  She also had some trouble getting up and limped for a little bit when first standing.

I saw all your stories about how much the GlycanAid helped so many others with dogs that had similar issues and decided to give it a try.  Especially since we were going into spring and summer and I really wanted to keep her active.  The difference has been remarkable!  I saw a huge difference after about 2 to 3 weeks.  She no longer limped when she got up and walked normally.  She started running and wanting to play with her toys again.  She started playing like she did before she got hurt.  I was amazed.  This product is just outstanding!  I will continue to use it and have told many friends about it.  Thank you so much for putting a product out there that helps so many dogs that we can trust.  Your website and your product is tops in my book!
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MAC is a 3.5 year old Bernese Mountain Dog.  He is our “fur” baby, our big boy, and the love of our lives.  On January 31, 2013, he had TPLO surgery on his left hind leg.  Leading up to the surgery was a scary time for us, as we didn’t know what to expect.  I talked to 4 different Vets.  I had many x-rays taken.  I knew that both ACLs were going to need repair and I didn’t know what to do.  I googled and researched and came across topdoghealth.com.  It saved our lives!  I downloaded the TPLO Home Rehabilitation Guide and it became the bible to us.  I documented each day of MAC’s first surgery and followed the tips and exercises.  MAC recovered from his first surgery and had a second surgery on his right hind leg on July 4, 2013.  We didn’t feel as nervous for the second surgery since we had the experience and the “bible”.  I documented each day of MAC’s second surgery and compared it to his first surgery journal.  It is amazing how knowledgeable we became and how were were able to assist in our baby’s recovery.  Thank you for giving us the tools, tips, and confidence to help our dog become a dog again.  I can’t say enough wonderful things about your website, programs, and obviously the caring staff behind it all!
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Dr. St Clair,

Thank you for your free manual download that I referred to daily during our 100 lb Ridgeback- Sheppard mix recovery from TPLO surgery. Your encouraging e-mails and reminders as to what I should be doing to help rehab. Jed, got us through this rigorous post op rehab.  He is doing very well and has free run now of his 4 acres.with no limping.  The only problem was during rehab.3 times per day, 7/8 of a mile each he walked and trained on leash, he marked his territory, and thinks he owns the neighborhood and is very territorial.  When we walk off our property he is on leash. Thank you again for all your support.
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Hi Dr. James,

I completed your 12 week survey but wanted to share my Grandog Quinn’s story with you.

My 5 1/2 year old  English yellow lab, Grandog, Quinn had both cruciates torn when he had his first surgery in January.  The more recent tear was repaired because he had more strength in the other leg for post op recovery.    I was limited with rehab with the first surgery because he would become lame in the still torn cruciate in the other leg. The second repair was done 7 weeks ago.  He is recovering beautifully and I am now able to fully use your rehab program following the second surgery.  Quinn is also doing water treadmill therapy.

I tried conservative treatment for almost a year when Quinn was diagnosed with a strain.  It was no fun with his size and energy level!    I made an appointment for acupuncture with another Vet, Dr. Jerry Scheck In Hopewell Junction, N.Y.  after Quinn pulled the leash out of my hand and chased a rabbit, remaining lame without recovering like he did in the past.   He confirmed that the ACL was torn and Quinn needed surgery.   The second tear occurred just before his scheduled surgery.  The main reason I pursued conservative treatment was that I was uncomfortable with the invasive procedures of the TPLO and TTA.  I had pursued the fish line repair but Quinn was too big for that procedure.    Dr. Scheck  told me of the Fibular Head Transposition repair done in his office by  Dr. DeAngelis.  Dr. DeAngelis is known for his surgery called the “DeAngelis Technique”.  He is semi retired and travels to local offices doing the Fibular Head Transposition repair.  And this is only 1 hour from where I live!

Up until then, only the TPLO had been recommended to me by every Vet I went to.  I scheduled the surgery with Dr. DeAngelis and you know the rest of the story.

I certainly hope I made the right surgical decision but so far all is going great.  Life has a way of working out!

It has been a long New York winter with two surgeries.  Spring is here and Quinn and I will soon be hiking our together again!

I enclosed some pictures of Quinn.   His baby photo won a photography contest!  He is beautiful and as you can tell, we love him dearly.

Thank you for all your guidance.  You perform a wonderful service!
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Shelby had her TPLO surgery on Jan. 13,2014. Shelby is a Aussie cattle dog/Siberian Husky weighing in at 50.1 lbs. the date of surgery.

I give all my thanks to the manual on care downloaded free from TopDog. Without that I was in the dark as to how to give her the care she needed. Not affording professional help I used the guidelines given.  With that and adding the GlycanAid HA to her diet, we have come through with flying colors.

Our surgeon says she is healed 100 percent and she has no limping at all. She is now off leash for most of the day only back on when circumstances require it ( neighbors dog out, squirrel harassing her or the stray cats) to control the running.

I am proud to say I am 75 years old and both dogs (Chelsey, Aussie/border collie) walk our mile or two everyday.

Thank you so much for all the help.
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