Zeus is the one on the supplement, 2 capsules a day.  When he was 6 months the vet said he had a very bad case of hip dysplasia, and suggested we consult with Cornell vet school to see what can be done.

Following the appointment, we went to Ithaca and did a whole new work up and found that his hips were bad but his shoulders and elbows were worse and needed to be scoped to see if the cartilage would grow back. So we had it done, and he has been on System Saver since then, 2008. We had our other yellow lab on it earlier for a bad back so I figured I get zeus started on it then.  We limited Zeus' activity growing up and even now is not very active but is moving without any sign of pain, but can chase after a deer near the fence if he is spooked.

On the left is Zeus (M, 12Yrs Golden R mix? 75#)
Laying down on the right is Zoey (F, 4 Yr. Yellow lab,47#)

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John, NY

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Posted By: Judy Baker