My dogs story

This is Blue. He came as a rescue about 10 years ago. Having been abused he was never trusting of men but over time and much socializing he became a good dog. He is now at least 12 years old and his back end does not work so well. He falls if he is not careful. Has trouble with the stairs.
Blue was on prescription Medicam for a long time. He spent his days sleeping on his bed in the basement and reached a point where more then going out to do his business was a BIG effort. He seemed to prefer to just be left alone. On 2 occasions he actually turned on my husband threatening to bite if he was not left alone. This was when Dave was trying to get him to go out before bed. He had been in for almost 12 hours.
Well I decided that I could not keep him if he was going to be a danger and he must be in pain to react so strongly. I called the vet and set the appointment for 5pm Tuesday of the next week. I ran out of his meds Friday night and it was a long weekend. He would be fine until Tuesday. Well over the weekend Blue seemed to perk up a bit and his happy personality was peeking through.
By Monday he was better and wanting to go out to feed horses with me. Tuesday was a nice day so I put off the dreaded deed until Wednesday night. I went horse back riding instead. Tuesday he was happy and I decided to start him on Usana Procosa. To make a long story short Blue is alive and having a great time. He is still weak on the hind but he goes for 3 to 4 walks a day. Visits his doggy friends on the next farm. Runs and plays with my Corgi Lizzi.
Blue has a new lease on life. He actually started bending his hocks again to climb the stairs.
I believe in my heart that Usana Procosa saved him. I will not be surprized if he makes another year. He is a big dog and living happily on borrowed time.