In a message dated 3/13/2008 9:53:24 A.M. Central Daylight Time, dankagsd01@xxxxxxx writes: This is a big problem with pasterns and Vets. I know of people whos Vet wanted to splint the front legs, or operate. Many years ago I sold a puppy and told the people the puppy was slightly down and gave the selenium and Vit. E and told them how to use it. Even told them how long it would take if they followed instructions. In thinking about this a little further, maybe this is something our health foundation can get involved in, or education. Perhaps with the money Purina provides for education, our club could pioneer some information and provide it to the AVMA to distribute to the vets in their newsletter/magazine. The story of Ed's pup could be part of that information as an example of worse case scenario. Ginny Altman is health chair _ginialtman@xxxxxxxx (mailto:ginialtman@xxxxxxx) Helen Gleason is Education _helengleasonus@xxxxxxxxxx (mailto:helengleasonus@xxxxxxxxx) Maybe a note to them and Gail to support the idea could have a future positive impact. Barb Williams would certainly have information compiled to help. Molly Trillia German Shepherds since 1972 ph 409-287-3940 Member GSDCA, GSDCC, GSDC of Beaumont, Life member CKC "Never be afraid to try something new. Remember that a lone amateur built the Ark. A large group of professionals built the Titanic" **************It's Tax Time! Get tips, forms, and advice on AOL Money & Finance. (http://money.aol.com/tax?NCID=aolprf00030000000001) ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2007. All material remains the property of the original author and of GSD Communication, Inc. NO REPRODUCTIONS or FORWARDS of any kind are permitted without prior permission of the original author AND of the Showgsd-l Management. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. ALL PERSONS ARE ON NOTICE THAT THE FORWARDING, REPRODUCTION OR USE IN ANY MANNER OF ANY MATERIAL WHICH APPEARS ON SHOWGSD-L WITHOUT THE EXPRESS PERMISSION OF ALL PARTIES TO THE POST AND THE LIST MANAGEMENT IS EXPRESSLY FORBIDDEN, AND IS A VIOLATION OF LAW. VIOLATORS OF THIS PROHIBITION WILL BE PROSECUTED. For assistance, please contact the List Management at admin@xxxxxxxxxxxx VISIT OUR WEBSITE - www.showgsd.org ============================================================================