I have no idea about the x-rays, but my 12 year old lab mix has really bad arthritis in her back knees. I just posted on the main forum under supplements, because I found somethng that helped her tremendously. She wasn't licking her knee, but was licking her feet. She doesn't really do that much anymore.

Cathy
when she first came home

if its clear enough (technique and equipment are good) would be some signs of arthritis in the joint area, whether the kneecap is in position, whether or not there are any small chips or fragments in the joint (I have a small bone fragment in my knee for past 5yrs following surgery but it hasn't moved so we just "watch it") and you're right that muscle and ligaments don't show on x-ray but in combination with exam, hopefully the vet can give you a clearer understanding of why she's favoring that knee/leg. If you decide to do some cool compresses, don't need more than 5mins once or twice a day, which may help reduce swelling from a recent injury.

It is a very good med.

Amy and Sophia

It is also good for soft tissue injuries.

Onslow tore his CCL slightly last year. The glucosamine really helps!

It sounds like she's in pain if she's licking. =( Did they advise you to give her aspirin at all?

Naughty or Nice? NAUGHTY!
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