[backhoe]

Until I got on glucosamine and chondroitin a few years ago, my old ACL tear and my old finger FX told me exactly when the weather was going to change.

Interesting enough, both wife and old dog take glucosamine and MSM in liquid form, and it really makes a difference in how easily they move around. Also, changing from "designer drugs" ( the high-priced stuff like celebrex or tramadol ) to regularly-spaced doses of enteric asprin ( or for the dog, baby asprin ) has made a noticable improvement. Do note that dogs metabolize asprin differently and more slowly than humans, so don't just load your mutt up with it before consulting a vet about it.

[AnAmericanMother]

The canine (asleep on her sofa as we speak) is only 4, so she isn't much troubled by aches and pains yet.

But since she's very active, she probably will be as she gets older. All that running around and jumping stuff, and busting brush in search of ducks . . .