old age

Question
My 17 year old retrever can no longer use his back legs but barely. He never shows any sign of pain, he just excepts it and falls down a lot. I made him a ramp and he still has that sparkel in his eye but I dont want him to suffer. Whats your diagnosis doc. Thanks  Paul

Answer
I can not make an accurate diagnosis without seeing your dog.  My guess is hip dysplasia with degenerative joint disease and degenerative myelopathy.

Recommendations:

Glucosamine 1500 mg Twice a day
MSM 1500 mg Twice a day
B complex vitamin 50 mg Twice a day
Ester C 500 mg Twice a day
Digestive Enzymes with Bromalain--Human Adult Dose
Fish or Flax Oil 1000 mg Twice a day