Expert: Herbs, NuVet Plus Supplements, Dog/Cat Food Recipes; ( Marie) - 6/25/2009

Question
QUESTION: My 85lb Aussie Mix named Eli has a confirmed torn ACL.
He cannot run anymore but can still go for a long walk once in the morning and a shorter one later in the day.
He has a limp but not as bad when he first needed Ramydal.
I cannot afford the recommended (Animal Specialty) surgery and have him on Gluco, MSM, Fish Oil, and now have begun giving him shark cartilage. How much should I be giving him and is the shark cartilage even wise?>

Thank You

ANSWER: Hi Joel - I am not sure on the dosage for shark cartilage ....
You will have to do some research on this:
Here is a link to a very good product made for dogs:
http://www.healthyplanetrx.com/Syn-Flex-Liquid-Glucosamine-p/ax-synh.htm

Also, when you run out of the MSM and Gluco tablets - consider the NuJOINT Plus product - Wonderful and it sure does work on 95 % of all my clients who take the product...
SEE here ( NU Joint Plus)
http://www.nuvet.com/81098
Tell them pet Nurse marie sent you over : not sold in stores -
only by referral - Natural and safe/ made for pets.
1-800-474-7044

use referral code 81098



Good luck Eli and Joel!!!!

Marie Peppers
ask the Pet Nurse
http://www.apluspetcare.com/untitled4.html

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QUESTION: Thank you so much Marie,

I am looking into holistic approaches as well.
I've been on-line researching how others have handled torn acl's without surgery.
Have you had any experience with clients in that realm?

Joel

Answer
________ follow up on ACL - Aussie injury _______________
Hi Joel - Let me know how you Eli does?
Also, let me know if you take any of my advice on foods and supplements.
Keep me posted and Good luck guys!
Marie Peppers LPN MA
Ask the Pet Nurse
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Hi Joel - yes, here is a Q and A that may help:
My response to ACL injury - Alternatives:
http://en.allexperts.com/q/Alternative-Medicine-Pets-3721/2009/4/acl-dog-limping