urge to herd Posted June 22, 2021 Report Share Posted June 22, 2021 Gibbs was born in CT, which has a high incidence of Lyme disease. After he and the other pups were weaned and sent off to new homes, the mom became ill and tested positive for Lyme. The new owners of the pups were told and when I took Gibbs at about 2 and a half yrs old, I was told that he is Lyme+. He's had no overt symptoms. EXCEPT ~ he has had a litany of skeletal issues ~ his neck, back, knees, and front legs have all sent him to the vet in pain. Every time it was diagnosed as a soft tissue injury, given pain and anti-inflammatory meds and orders to take it easy. G is the 5th dog I've had. None of the others have had anything like this number of problems, all having to do with his bones and joints. None of my dog-owning friends have had joint/bone issues to this extent either. I've also never had to have a dog's teeth removed. Last year he had 4 teeth removed. He's got another round of dental extractions to get through in about 5 weeks. I've brought this up with my vet and he said no. I've done some quick research and find that the Lyme bug can pass to puppies in utero, and he does test positive for it. Nothing about the affect of the bug on the gestating pups, except that it can kill pups in utero. Other than that, nada. What do you guys think? Ruth & Gibbs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Journey Posted June 23, 2021 Report Share Posted June 23, 2021 Have you treated him for it? Doxy? If so, how long? Everything you say is correct, they can pass it in utero and the problems you describe, to me, sound lyme related. How are the other pups doing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
urge to herd Posted June 24, 2021 Author Report Share Posted June 24, 2021 I haven't given him Doxy, I'd be surprised if I could make a case for it with any of my veterinarians. I have no idea where the other pups went. Gibbs, (he was Pete when I got him) went to a big hat in TX, (Amy Coapman might remember his name) at 6 or 7 weeks. He was then sold on as a started dog to Amy, can't remember how old he was when Amy got him, several months at least. I got him at around 2.5 because he wasn't showing much drive for working sheep. He makes a dang good pet, though! Amy gave me all this info when I got him, but it's gone from the memory banks now! Gibbs has been with me for at least 9 years, maybe 10. R & G Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Journey Posted June 24, 2021 Report Share Posted June 24, 2021 If he is testing [positive for Lyme that is all you need for a case to try Doxy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
urge to herd Posted June 24, 2021 Author Report Share Posted June 24, 2021 I'll try that with my veterinarian. Thx, Journey. R & G Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
urge to herd Posted July 1, 2021 Author Report Share Posted July 1, 2021 Spoke with my vet about doxy for Gibbs, he reviewed G's records and we'd already tried it several years ago. No change. At this point I doubt there's anything that anyone can do about these issues except treat appropriately as they appear. And I sympathize with him. I've had several injuries to my right foot/ankle and I've got arthritis in several of those tiny little joints from the injuries. I wear a short brace that helps a lot. Still, if I step wrong or I'm on feet for a long time, it's painful. Perhaps G and I were meant to be together! R & G Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amc Posted July 2, 2021 Report Share Posted July 2, 2021 You probably already said so previously, but I've forgotten - do you have Gibbs on Duralactin? I think it's made a great difference for Roy, who has a chronic shoulder issue (probably arthritis) combined with Cetyl-M and glucosamine-chondroitin. Good luck and skritches for Gibbs! Amy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
urge to herd Posted July 2, 2021 Author Report Share Posted July 2, 2021 I know I've tried glucosamine-chondroitin, and I don't think it made a difference. Haven't used the Cetyl-M or Duralactin. Where do I get it? R & G ETA ~ Gibbs says hi right back! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amc Posted July 3, 2021 Report Share Posted July 3, 2021 I get them both from Amazon, just search by the brand names. Let me know how it goes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
urge to herd Posted July 3, 2021 Author Report Share Posted July 3, 2021 Thanks, Amy, will do. R & G Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diane allen Posted July 4, 2021 Report Share Posted July 4, 2021 For general joint health: I had a rehab vet once tell me to alternate Platinum Performance CJ and Cosequin DS about every six months. I did that with my male dog, starting when he was about 8. (He'd gotten DS before that, due to hip dysplasia which, until he passed at 14 from fu*king cancer, showed NO symptoms ever.) I did this for a few years, ran out of DS once, and kept him on CJ the rest of his life. He just did better on it. So, it may take some experimenting to find what works best for your dog. Best of luck! diane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
urge to herd Posted July 19, 2021 Author Report Share Posted July 19, 2021 I've ordered the Duralactin and Cosequin, arriving by the weekend hopefully. I'm thinking it will be 3-4 weeks before I see a difference. Will keep you updated and thanks for the info! Ruth & Gibbs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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