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I adopted a pit mix in 2011. During the first year I had noticed some slight whining when I picked her (backend) up to put her on the bed but couldn't imagine what was going on. Never having dealt with a dog with spine or hip issues, I didn't know what was going on. I watched her as time went on. Then I think she had a UTI so I decided to give her some Cephalexin (antibiotic). After one day of that, she was screaming in pain. I took her to the vet and I was assuming maybe the meds made her stomach hurt. So back home we came. After a few days everything seemed ok again. I started her back on the Cephalexin. (see this page about these types of antibiotics and how the effect dogs with joint issues) AGAIN, she started crying...not able to hardly walk. Back to the vet we went. This time for x-rays to check everything. That's when I found out she had spondylosis. She was supposedly 3 yrs old so I was shocked, BUT she appears that before I adopted her she had some sort of injury...possibly hit by a car at one time. She has a big scar on her right hip. Also a larger than normal right wrist joint. I had that x-rayed as well. Arthritis. Long story short, in 4 years she has had stem cell surgery and therapy done. Has been on multiple pain meds for severe pain. We have had x-rays done several times since first diagnosed. Her spondylosis is SEVERE! When she first really went down (in severe pain, crying and couldn't hardly walk), I had her on pain meds daily. Out of 4 different pain meds, it only seemed to knock the edge off. She was in bad shape. I was hand feeding her and giving her water. It was extremely stressful and a difficult time for us. My vet recommended Adequan for her. So he gave her a shot and told me I could give them at home. So we started doing these.

After 2 months of twice a week, FINALLY I started to see her being a dog again. And I honestly have to say, if it wasn't for Adequan, I know she wouldn't be with me today. Her pain and suffering was so great. So Diamond (pictured above) will remain on Adequan for the rest of her life. During all of this, I put her on a raw diet. I began my crusade into the dog world of better health and enrolling in college courses into Natural Pet Care and have studied extensively Canine Arthritis. I search all the time for better natural remedies to help her as well as others to help their dogs live a long pain free life. If Diamond can do it, so can you and your dog. The stem cell worked for 4 months only. It was a research/trial for her since there was not enough research done with dogs that have spondylosis. But to get 4 months out of it was great. We recently did a second dose and she's been doing extra good (lasted 6 months). An Adequan injection lasts her 2  1/2 weeks-3 weeks. With the stem cell, I have been going a month without any issues. I haven't stopped the Adequan this time with stem cell because last time when I did she came down off of it hard. I thought I would never get her back to walking pain free. So to be safe, we have remained on it but doing it every 4 weeks instead. She gets a list of supplements as well as her raw diet. Also I give her a daily massage, stimulating the spine where the main blood flow occurs, helping to provide oxygen to her damaged areas.

​FYI, since I started all of this, I had her x-rayed after 2 years since her last x-rays and I must say, the vet was amazed. He looked at them and thought..OMG these are bad..but when he compared them to her x-rays from 2 yrs earlier, there was absolutely no change. So I feel strongly that because of ALL of this that we have done, this has kept her from getting worse. She has been pain free for over a year now and I am extremely happy with these results.
So I truly believe in natural remedies along with a healthy diet and supplements. So this tells me others can benefit in the same way. I have found many are too lazy to do this and go ahead and throw kibble in the bowl and then when the dog gets too bad, have it put down. This BREAKS MY HEART! Our pets are our children. They need and depend on us to help them. So why not help! Don't take the easy way out. It isn't fair to your dog. They count on you for survival just like your children.

UPDATE 2018: Diamond had x-rays done a week ago after 3 years since her last films and her disease has progressed some but not like it probably should have. I think with everything I have done for her, it has slowed the progression. I did just start her on a new supplement along with our regular mix and it seems to be helping her. She seemed slower moving last month so I thought I would try the TRF 150 on her and after a few days, I noticed a change. She is about 10 years old now and doing ok. Happy with our progress for her age and severity.


I am Certified in Natural Pet Care (a little of everything) and spend many hours doing research. I am not a veterinarian nor a nutritionist. I am a pet parent that loves her dogs and I will do everything possible to give them the best life and best health on this planet to the best of my ability. Along this journey, I welcome you to travel into this natural world of healing, hope and health. I hope you learn a lot here. I know you read all sorts of different stories on the web but what has been the most in favor and gathering the facts from some of the top holistic vets, nutritionists, orthopedic vets and surgeons and drs right here on this site.

I also do a little web design, custom t-shirts and custom painted portraits along with several books I have written along the way.  

Debbie Daniel was born and raised in Texas. She grew up her entire life being around animals. She was deemed the cat lady for many years as she had several cats throughout her younger days. She had one dog as well growing up. Debbie jumped into rescue for several years and also running a high kill animal shelter page for a large community. She removed herself from that page due to the high stress level and switched her interests towards the care of a dog's health and how to care for her own dogs on a shoestring budget. While pets are never cheap, there are many things you can do that do not require a vet visit and save you lots of money. Debbie also enrolled in an online course on Natural Pet Care to further her knowledge. With having a pack of dogs (all rescues) now within her own home, has learned from experience the hurdles a pet parent faces throughout a dog's lifetime. From allergies to joint issues, cancer and heart disease as well as many other diseases. Debbie has learned that our pet's bodies are being overwhelmed with chemicals on a daily basis and this increases the risks of cancer and organ failure. Now she tries to teach others how they can care for their own dogs at home in many cases once a diagnosis is established as well as preventive measures so to keep your dog healthy from an early age as well. She will be clear and honest with her opinions and not try to steer anyone into a greed driven society. We must think for ourselves and learn to take better care of ourselves and our pets. That is her goal in helping pet parents, to learn everything you don't know about conventional medicine and what alternatives you may have. Her love and her life is all about the dogs. Her mission is to save more lives and extend many with health issues already established.
 
Debbie does not claim to be a professional writer. Her books are self published books. If you are looking for a book to ENTERTAIN you, the books are not for you. This is about learning.
 
These books have been written for thorough information to be given pertaining to each situation and to help pet parents doing their very best for their dogs at home without high expense of vet bills. Debbie has spent many years gathering information and doing research on what works best for your dog.
 
Her dogs are all rescues and came to her with joint issues and they are also older now.
 
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I share in my books what I have done in dire situations pertaining to my dogs.
 
Also know, all books do not contain hardly any homeopathy at all as I do not use these often, only in certain situations when nothing else is available. I use herbs and supplements for treating illness as well as healthy dogs. Learn what homeopathy is as opposed to other herbal remedies including Ayurvedic, TCM and other supplement differences used in the natural treatment of pets.
 
My books are filled with information including dosing on each for adding in supplements as well as feeding a homemade diet or treating/preventing cancer and using different modalities for joint issues.
 
As our dogs age, no matter what we do right, there is always a medical issue that will arise, so being proactive instead of reactive is your best line of defense. You will also have the knowledge to make better decisions and can handle tackling a problem. Learning is our best line of defense. ~ Debbie

​Canine Arthritis And Joint- Helping Your Dog Be Pain Free As I Do Mine

When you bring a dog into your life, you begin a journey...a journey that will bring you more love and devotion than you have ever known, yet also test your strength and courage. If you allow, the journey will teach you many things, about life, about yourself, and most of all, about love. You will come away changed forever, for one soul cannot touch another without leaving a mark.

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