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SheltieLover

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4. If he is in pain or feeling unstable, he lkely won't want to use cushy bed

Reply to UTUSN (Original post)

Fri Jun 20, 2025, 10:58 PM

Jun 20

because it would be difficult to walk on.

Have you taken him to a good holistic orthopedic vet? If he has injured connective tissue, a shot of adequan can work wonders, as can veterinary chiropractor and/or acupuncturist.

Here is link to find one near you:

https://www.ahvma.org/find-a-holistic-veterinarian/#!directory/map/

Have you considered getting him a sturdy ramp to he can get on & off bed & other furniture safely & comfortably?

He sure us a handsone pupper.

I hope this helps.

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Lucky is performing feng shui with his new bed [View all] UTUSN Jun 20 OP

Consider putting one of your T-shirts in his bed. I'm sure the bed, the chair or wherever he's been sleeping, jls4561 Jun 20 #1

Am sure dogs are individuals, but any idea till he accepts or rejects? UTUSN Jun 20 #2

Don't stress. Either he will take to the bed or he won't. jls4561 Jun 20 #3

Thanks. UTUSN Jun 20 #5

If he is in pain or feeling unstable, he lkely won't want to use cushy bed SheltieLover Jun 20 #4

Thanks, no real signs (that I know of) of pain or problems walking, just jumping-hesitant. UTUSN Jun 20 #7

Awwww. blm Jun 20 #6

Awwww *you*! - thank YOU! UTUSN Jun 20 #8

If you spent a lot, he will never use it. Kali Jun 21 #9

Hah! - but why seriously? I really don't think he's in a problem, not due till October UTUSN Jun 21 #10