It could be a dozen other things rather than hips, and I'm not suggesting you have to "put a name on it". Going back to when I had horses, I've loved HA products. In those days it was injections directly into the area that needed lubrication, (and you had to repeat because the body is awfully efficient at getting rid of foreign substances!), but in more recent years there have been a number of oral products where the actual molecules, thanks to nano-technology, are small enough to be useful. (Do your comparisons!) The problem is, it can take 3-6 weeks when using oral HA supplements to see a difference. I have two seniors (10 & 11 respectively) on a daily single tablet of Cosequin DS from KV Vet and two 8 year olds that don't get anything. They all look like they are 5 year olds. The plan, when the seniors stop looking like 5 year olds is to then move on to a HA supplement, and if/when that doesn't work well, go to a RX for pain. (One of the seniors BTW OFA'd good, one fair). Kathy, member GSDCA, DVGSDC Celebrating generations of Dual Titled TC'd Champions visit www.geocities.com/pinehillgsds In a message dated 2/27/2009 10:25:22 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, cinosamgsd@xxxxxxxxx writes: I have a senior bitch who OFA'd good years ago but she's getting to the point where she is breaking down in her rear. I suspect our icy winter hasn't helped matters. Looking for treatment options or ways to ease her discomfort. She is in great health in all other respects. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks in advance. Cindy www.cinosamgsd.com **************A Good Credit Score is 700 or Above. See yours in just 2 easy steps! (http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100126575x1218822736x1201267884/aol?redir=http:%2F%2Fwww.freecreditreport.com%2Fpm%2Fdefault.aspx%3Fsc%3D668072%26hmpgID %3D62%26bcd%3DfebemailfooterNO62) ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2008. 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 - http://showgsd.org NATIONAL BLOG - http://gsdnational.blogspot.com/ ============================================================================