This is a common question for pet owners. The most common cause of this “clicking sound” is a meniscal tear. Let me explain this in a little more detail. It is important that we first understand a few things about your dog’s knee. Often when a dog tears its cranial cruciate ligament there is the…
You’ve noticed your dog is limping – a gradual hobble that has developed over time – and you’re wondering “What should I do?” Maybe it’s a small limp that’s always there, an on-again/off-again limp, or a limp that seems to be worse in the morning, when the weather’s cold, etc. The most immediate answer to…
Hi Dr. J,
The best thing about the SmartShip Program is the 20% discount. The GlycanAid comes automatically and at a discounted price. No worries. I am always looking for a bargain.
My 9 year old Chesapeake Bay Retriever, Rosie, had 2 knee surgeries – cruciate. Your videos helped me tremendously during her last recovery. We take walks daily and she runs through the sprinklers like a banshee. Other than an occasional stiffness when she overdoes it, Rosie is doing great! She takes no arthritis/pain meds.
Thanks for your supplement and your SmartShip Program!
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If you know anything about me, you know that client education is a topic that I am extremely passionate about. If you do not know me, then hold onto your britches because this ride is going to get a little bumpy. First off, let me say that I love my profession and I love the…
It’s no secret that a healthy, balanced diet is one of the best ways for us humans to enjoy longer, happier lives. It’s also no secret that obesity amongst humans in the U.S. is on the rise. Despite being aware of the serious, potentially fatal health risks associated with overeating, poor food choices, and lack…
Why is it that an ACL (Anterior Cruciate Ligament) injury in dogs is the most common orthopedic injury in all veterinary medicine? Did nature not make this ligament strong enough in dogs? Is it simply due to bad breeding, or are there other factors in play here with relation to this injury? This question comes…
Obesity amongst humans is obviously on the rise and the media is having a field day with this growing epidemic. Due to poor food choices, lack of exercise, and sheer lack of education, we as the human race are killing ourselves and our children with food. So what about our pets? Are they all lean,…
So happy to be sharing Penny’s success story with you. It’s been about 8 months since Penny’s TPLO surgery (complete cruciate & meniscus tear). At 7 years old, I was worried she wouldn’t be able to go back to her active life of swimming, hiking, ball chasing. After the surgery, she was still limping after light activity, which her Vet attributed to the existing arthritis in her joint. I switched Penny’s joint supplement to Glycanaid HA about 2 months after her surgery, and around 1 month later I noticed that the limping went away. I took her on her first hike soon after that and she did great! Now the next big test- the beach. I was worried the uneven sand and jumping in and out of waves would be too much for her. At 6 months post-surgery and with Glycanaid, she conquered the waves! So thankful to have my adventure buddy back in action.
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This is Jake. He’s looking sheepish because he doesn’t like to have his picture taken. But he also just got done playing fetch with his brother Elwood, which is something he couldn’t do until recently. Jake had cruciate surgery in November, and our vet recommended that we follow the Top Dog Rehab Guide. It was beyond helpful. It was wonderful to have a plan to follow, and Dr. St. Clair was fabulous about answering our questions.
Jake was doing well, but we were not truly satisfied with his progress, so we switched him from the joint supplement that our vet had given us to GlycanAid HA about 6 weeks ago. WOW – what a difference!! He has more energy, wants longer walks, and plays with his brother like he did when they were puppies. The only thing we are still working on is a correct sit, but we both feel that the fault lies with us on that one. His sits have always been a bit to the side, and we just need to keep working on that with him.
Thank you, again, for the wonderful rehab guide and for answering our many questions along the way. Jake will be on GlycanAid HA for the rest of his life, which we are both confident will be a long and active one.
