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Location: on the fine line between insanity and geniusness | Thank y’all. His appetite is great. He has eaten an entire package of hot dog weenies this morning and about a dozen animal crackers that Brody has hand fed him! He is bright and alert... I’m hoping the BOT helps him today. |
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Location: on the fine line between insanity and geniusness | He actually felt like going outside!! I had to help him to his feet, but he went out and used the restroom and stretched out in the sun. Praise the lord!! Thank y’all so much for keeping both him and me in yalls thoughts today! I’ll probably bring him back in tonight. |
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Just something to keep in mind. Last year I ran out and he was without them for a few days and I could see the difference big time!
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Location: on the fine line between insanity and geniusness | emricmacy - 2018-01-08 5:56 PM
I will keep both of you in my prayers. My 80lb rescue hound mix is my WHOLE world. He is almost 9, and has had two ACL surgery's, 2 stomach surgery's, and has arthritis. We have had temps in the -20's to -40's past two weeks, and he has struggled going to the bathroom outside. I have been giving him Springtime Inc Advanced Hip and Joint supplements for a few years, and he will never be without them. They have made him so comfortable with his arthritis. It's an all natural company. I also give him once a week Adequan injections. https://www.springtimeinc.com/product/advanced-hip-and-joint-chewabl...
Just something to keep in mind. Last year I ran out and he was without them for a few days and I could see the difference big time!
The reviews on their website are amazing!
Thank you for this!! I gave him an aspirin this morning, but would rather put him on something natural if it was going to have to be a daily thing! He was barking at the puppy tonight! |
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emricmacy - 2018-01-08 5:56 PM
I will keep both of you in my prayers. My 80lb rescue hound mix is my WHOLE world. He is almost 9, and has had two ACL surgery's, 2 stomach surgery's, and has arthritis. We have had temps in the -20's to -40's past two weeks, and he has struggled going to the bathroom outside. I have been giving him Springtime Inc Advanced Hip and Joint supplements for a few years, and he will never be without them. They have made him so comfortable with his arthritis. It's an all natural company. I also give him once a week Adequan injections. https://www.springtimeinc.com/product/advanced-hip-and-joint-chewabl...
Just something to keep in mind. Last year I ran out and he was without them for a few days and I could see the difference big time!
The reviews on their website are amazing!
Thank you for this!! I gave him an aspirin this morning, but would rather put him on something natural if it was going to have to be a daily thing! He was barking at the puppy tonight!
Your welcome! I know 110% these supplements work! The nice thing about them is that you can double the dose, or triple the dose, if it's extra cold out, or if he played too hard with another dog, or if he's just stiffer than normal one day you can bump up the dose and it's all natural so you don't have anything to worry about. They are so easy to feed, chewable tablets. |
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Location: on the fine line between insanity and geniusness | Holy crap!! Best update EVER!!! The back on track and a day of R&R did the trick!! He is back to his old cantankerous self! He’s gone with Ricky to feed the last few days, can come up the stairs to the porch by himself again.... almost like a young dude!!! I’m telling you, he’s the toughest sucker I’ve ever seen! SOOO I think God got his cattle penned this week and decided he didn’t need Earl!! It’s about right- my dad goes to pen God’s cattle and tries to steal MY good dog!! No different than when he was still alive- he loves Earl dog!! He’s just not ready to go there yet! |
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Holy crap!! Best update EVER!!! The back on track and a day of R&R did the trick!! He is back to his old cantankerous self! He’s gone with Ricky to feed the last few days, can come up the stairs to the porch by himself again.... almost like a young dude!!! I’m telling you, he’s the toughest sucker I’ve ever seen! SOOO I think God got his cattle penned this week and decided he didn’t need Earl!! It’s about right- my dad goes to pen God’s cattle and tries to steal MY good dog!! No different than when he was still alive- he loves Earl dog!! He’s just not ready to go there yet!
That's so great to hear he's doing better!!!! Might still be a good idea to start him on a joint supplement.. |
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Location: on the fine line between insanity and geniusness | emricmacy - 2018-01-11 9:37 AM
Ashley Lynn - 2018-01-11 7:27 AM
Holy crap!! Best update EVER!!! The back on track and a day of R&R did the trick!! He is back to his old cantankerous self! He’s gone with Ricky to feed the last few days, can come up the stairs to the porch by himself again.... almost like a young dude!!! I’m telling you, he’s the toughest sucker I’ve ever seen! SOOO I think God got his cattle penned this week and decided he didn’t need Earl!! It’s about right- my dad goes to pen God’s cattle and tries to steal MY good dog!! No different than when he was still alive- he loves Earl dog!! He’s just not ready to go there yet!
That's so great to hear he's doing better!!!! Might still be a good idea to start him on a joint supplement..
My mom and I both ordered some! She has a 9 year old half border collie half Great Dane... so he’s pretty wobbly too! He weighs 148 lbs, so we really try to take care of his hips |
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Ashley Lynn - 2018-01-11 7:27 AM
Holy crap!! Best update EVER!!! The back on track and a day of R&R did the trick!! He is back to his old cantankerous self! He’s gone with Ricky to feed the last few days, can come up the stairs to the porch by himself again.... almost like a young dude!!! I’m telling you, he’s the toughest sucker I’ve ever seen! SOOO I think God got his cattle penned this week and decided he didn’t need Earl!! It’s about right- my dad goes to pen God’s cattle and tries to steal MY good dog!! No different than when he was still alive- he loves Earl dog!! He’s just not ready to go there yet!
That's so great to hear he's doing better!!!! Might still be a good idea to start him on a joint supplement..
My mom and I both ordered some! She has a 9 year old half border collie half Great Dane... so he’s pretty wobbly too! He weighs 148 lbs, so we really try to take care of his hips
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Location: Under The Big Sky Of Texas | emricmacy - 2018-01-11 4:33 PM Ashley Lynn - 2018-01-11 3:52 PM emricmacy - 2018-01-11 9:37 AM Ashley Lynn - 2018-01-11 7:27 AM Holy crap!! Best update EVER!!! The back on track and a day of R&R did the trick!! He is back to his old cantankerous self! He’s gone with Ricky to feed the last few days, can come up the stairs to the porch by himself again.... almost like a young dude!!! I’m telling you, he’s the toughest sucker I’ve ever seen! SOOO I think God got his cattle penned this week and decided he didn’t need Earl!! It’s about right- my dad goes to pen God’s cattle and tries to steal MY good dog!! No different than when he was still alive- he loves Earl dog!! He’s just not ready to go there yet! That's so great to hear he's doing better!!!! Might still be a good idea to start him on a joint supplement.. My mom and I both ordered some! She has a 9 year old half border collie half Great Dane... so he’s pretty wobbly too! He weighs 148 lbs, so we really try to take care of his hips That's awesome!! You will love the results!!!
I ordered some for my old weinnie dog that has some really bad joints, cant wait to get her on this supplement to see if it will help her out.  |
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emricmacy - 2018-01-11 4:33 PM Ashley Lynn - 2018-01-11 3:52 PM emricmacy - 2018-01-11 9:37 AM Ashley Lynn - 2018-01-11 7:27 AM Holy crap!! Best update EVER!!! The back on track and a day of R&R did the trick!! He is back to his old cantankerous self! He’s gone with Ricky to feed the last few days, can come up the stairs to the porch by himself again.... almost like a young dude!!! I’m telling you, he’s the toughest sucker I’ve ever seen! SOOO I think God got his cattle penned this week and decided he didn’t need Earl!! It’s about right- my dad goes to pen God’s cattle and tries to steal MY good dog!! No different than when he was still alive- he loves Earl dog!! He’s just not ready to go there yet! That's so great to hear he's doing better!!!! Might still be a good idea to start him on a joint supplement.. My mom and I both ordered some! She has a 9 year old half border collie half Great Dane... so he’s pretty wobbly too! He weighs 148 lbs, so we really try to take care of his hips That's awesome!! You will love the results!!!
I absolutely love the Springtime Advanced hip and joint for my almost 9 yo hound mix. It has helped him tremendously and he will never be without it! |
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Location: Arkansas | Ashley Lynn - 2018-01-11 3:52 PM
emricmacy - 2018-01-11 9:37 AM
Ashley Lynn - 2018-01-11 7:27 AM
Holy crap!! Best update EVER!!! The back on track and a day of R&R did the trick!! He is back to his old cantankerous self! He’s gone with Ricky to feed the last few days, can come up the stairs to the porch by himself again.... almost like a young dude!!! I’m telling you, he’s the toughest sucker I’ve ever seen! SOOO I think God got his cattle penned this week and decided he didn’t need Earl!! It’s about right- my dad goes to pen God’s cattle and tries to steal MY good dog!! No different than when he was still alive- he loves Earl dog!! He’s just not ready to go there yet!
That's so great to hear he's doing better!!!! Might still be a good idea to start him on a joint supplement..
My mom and I both ordered some! She has a 9 year old half border collie half Great Dane... so he’s pretty wobbly too! He weighs 148 lbs, so we really try to take care of his hips
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Location: on the fine line between insanity and geniusness | Chandler's Mom - 2018-01-12 1:33 AM
Ashley Lynn - 2018-01-11 3:52 PM
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Ashley Lynn - 2018-01-11 7:27 AM
Holy crap!! Best update EVER!!! The back on track and a day of R&R did the trick!! He is back to his old cantankerous self! He’s gone with Ricky to feed the last few days, can come up the stairs to the porch by himself again.... almost like a young dude!!! I’m telling you, he’s the toughest sucker I’ve ever seen! SOOO I think God got his cattle penned this week and decided he didn’t need Earl!! It’s about right- my dad goes to pen God’s cattle and tries to steal MY good dog!! No different than when he was still alive- he loves Earl dog!! He’s just not ready to go there yet!
That's so great to hear he's doing better!!!! Might still be a good idea to start him on a joint supplement..
My mom and I both ordered some! She has a 9 year old half border collie half Great Dane... so he’s pretty wobbly too! He weighs 148 lbs, so we really try to take care of his hips
I'm so glad for the good update on Earl, and I hope he's got herds and herds of cattle to still pen for you!!
The only thing earl has penned in the last 6 years is a hot dog weenie!! His job these days is to lay on my feet when I drink my coffee on the porch, and to let very still while Brody crawls all over him and pretends to ride him!!! BUTTTTT he’s very good at both of those assignments and I’m sure glad he will be around a while longer to do it! He feels so good today that he didn’t even want to come inside for a nap! That makes my heart happy!!
Thank all of you so much for the prayers for my old guy!! Few people understand the bond you can have with an animal- y’all get it!!! Earl and I have travelled many a mile together! |
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emricmacy - 2018-01-11 4:33 PM Ashley Lynn - 2018-01-11 3:52 PM emricmacy - 2018-01-11 9:37 AM Ashley Lynn - 2018-01-11 7:27 AM Holy crap!! Best update EVER!!! The back on track and a day of R&R did the trick!! He is back to his old cantankerous self! He’s gone with Ricky to feed the last few days, can come up the stairs to the porch by himself again.... almost like a young dude!!! I’m telling you, he’s the toughest sucker I’ve ever seen! SOOO I think God got his cattle penned this week and decided he didn’t need Earl!! It’s about right- my dad goes to pen God’s cattle and tries to steal MY good dog!! No different than when he was still alive- he loves Earl dog!! He’s just not ready to go there yet! That's so great to hear he's doing better!!!! Might still be a good idea to start him on a joint supplement.. My mom and I both ordered some! She has a 9 year old half border collie half Great Dane... so he’s pretty wobbly too! He weighs 148 lbs, so we really try to take care of his hips That's awesome!! You will love the results!!!
I absolutely love the Springtime Advanced hip and joint for my almost 9 yo hound mix. It has helped him tremendously and he will never be without it!
I use Springtime Fresh Factors and the results are AMAZING!! |
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Location: Under The Big Sky Of Texas | Griz - 2018-01-12 11:07 AM emricmacy - 2018-01-11 5:23 PM Southtxponygirl - 2018-01-11 4:38 PM emricmacy - 2018-01-11 4:33 PM Ashley Lynn - 2018-01-11 3:52 PM emricmacy - 2018-01-11 9:37 AM Ashley Lynn - 2018-01-11 7:27 AM Holy crap!! Best update EVER!!! The back on track and a day of R&R did the trick!! He is back to his old cantankerous self! He’s gone with Ricky to feed the last few days, can come up the stairs to the porch by himself again.... almost like a young dude!!! I’m telling you, he’s the toughest sucker I’ve ever seen! SOOO I think God got his cattle penned this week and decided he didn’t need Earl!! It’s about right- my dad goes to pen God’s cattle and tries to steal MY good dog!! No different than when he was still alive- he loves Earl dog!! He’s just not ready to go there yet! That's so great to hear he's doing better!!!! Might still be a good idea to start him on a joint supplement.. My mom and I both ordered some! She has a 9 year old half border collie half Great Dane... so he’s pretty wobbly too! He weighs 148 lbs, so we really try to take care of his hips That's awesome!! You will love the results!!! I absolutely love the Springtime Advanced hip and joint for my almost 9 yo hound mix. It has helped him tremendously and he will never be without it! I use Springtime Fresh Factors and the results are AMAZING!!
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Griz - 2018-01-12 11:07 AM emricmacy - 2018-01-11 5:23 PM Southtxponygirl - 2018-01-11 4:38 PM emricmacy - 2018-01-11 4:33 PM Ashley Lynn - 2018-01-11 3:52 PM emricmacy - 2018-01-11 9:37 AM Ashley Lynn - 2018-01-11 7:27 AM Holy crap!! Best update EVER!!! The back on track and a day of R&R did the trick!! He is back to his old cantankerous self! He’s gone with Ricky to feed the last few days, can come up the stairs to the porch by himself again.... almost like a young dude!!! I’m telling you, he’s the toughest sucker I’ve ever seen! SOOO I think God got his cattle penned this week and decided he didn’t need Earl!! It’s about right- my dad goes to pen God’s cattle and tries to steal MY good dog!! No different than when he was still alive- he loves Earl dog!! He’s just not ready to go there yet! That's so great to hear he's doing better!!!! Might still be a good idea to start him on a joint supplement.. My mom and I both ordered some! She has a 9 year old half border collie half Great Dane... so he’s pretty wobbly too! He weighs 148 lbs, so we really try to take care of his hips That's awesome!! You will love the results!!! I absolutely love the Springtime Advanced hip and joint for my almost 9 yo hound mix. It has helped him tremendously and he will never be without it! I use Springtime Fresh Factors and the results are AMAZING!!
I use the Fresh Factors also, and the Advanced Hip and Joint! Which one did you get? Please update in a few weeks to let us know how your dog is doing on them! I've been using the Advanced Hip and Joint and Fresh Factors consistently for about 6 years!
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Location: Under The Big Sky Of Texas | emricmacy - 2018-01-17 3:35 PM Southtxponygirl - 2018-01-12 3:24 PM Griz - 2018-01-12 11:07 AM emricmacy - 2018-01-11 5:23 PM Southtxponygirl - 2018-01-11 4:38 PM emricmacy - 2018-01-11 4:33 PM Ashley Lynn - 2018-01-11 3:52 PM emricmacy - 2018-01-11 9:37 AM Ashley Lynn - 2018-01-11 7:27 AM Holy crap!! Best update EVER!!! The back on track and a day of R&R did the trick!! He is back to his old cantankerous self! He’s gone with Ricky to feed the last few days, can come up the stairs to the porch by himself again.... almost like a young dude!!! I’m telling you, he’s the toughest sucker I’ve ever seen! SOOO I think God got his cattle penned this week and decided he didn’t need Earl!! It’s about right- my dad goes to pen God’s cattle and tries to steal MY good dog!! No different than when he was still alive- he loves Earl dog!! He’s just not ready to go there yet! That's so great to hear he's doing better!!!! Might still be a good idea to start him on a joint supplement.. My mom and I both ordered some! She has a 9 year old half border collie half Great Dane... so he’s pretty wobbly too! He weighs 148 lbs, so we really try to take care of his hips That's awesome!! You will love the results!!! I absolutely love the Springtime Advanced hip and joint for my almost 9 yo hound mix. It has helped him tremendously and he will never be without it! I use Springtime Fresh Factors and the results are AMAZING!! I use the Fresh Factors also, and the Advanced Hip and Joint! Which one did you get? Please update in a few weeks to let us know how your dog is doing on them! I've been using the Advanced Hip and Joint and Fresh Factors consistently for about 6 years!
I got the Advanced Hip & Joint for her.. I got the buy two and get two free, awesome deal Ashley hows your buddy doing? Hope that hes still doing good.  |
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I have to say the pics of your pup make me smile. He looks so happy and content. Love how he is lounging on his bed with his toy in his mouth!
Thank you! He makes me smile all day, every day! He's my best friend. He has to have a toy in his mouth all the time, sleeps with them in his mouth, and when we go for walks, he has to take one every time! And his Temperpedic bed is his second favorite!
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Location: Under The Big Sky Of Texas | emricmacy - 2018-01-19 10:39 AM IAcowgirl - 2018-01-19 9:18 AM I have to say the pics of your pup make me smile. He looks so happy and content. Love how he is lounging on his bed with his toy in his mouth! Thank you! He makes me smile all day, every day! He's my best friend. He has to have a toy in his mouth all the time, sleeps with them in his mouth, and when we go for walks, he has to take one every time! And his Temperpedic bed is his second favorite!
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Location: on the fine line between insanity and geniusness | Sorry!!! I’ve been running circles the last few days! I start school Monday, so quite naturally I’m beginning to panic! Earl
Is back to his old cantankerous self!! A few days of rest in the house away from the young dogs and he’s back to life! He got quite comfortable being a house dog again... I got Brody out of the bathtub the other night and he was laying IN THE MIDDLE of our king size bed. I would have left him, but Ricky claims he snores too loud! Well isn’t that the pot calling the kettle black?! |
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Location: Arkansas | Ashley Lynn - 2018-01-20 11:48 PM
Sorry!!! I’ve been running circles the last few days! I start school Monday, so quite naturally I’m beginning to panic! Earl
Is back to his old cantankerous self!! A few days of rest in the house away from the young dogs and he’s back to life! He got quite comfortable being a house dog again... I got Brody out of the bathtub the other night and he was laying IN THE MIDDLE of our king size bed. I would have left him, but Ricky claims he snores too loud! Well isn’t that the pot calling the kettle black?!
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