Glad the meds are working for Earnhardt. I would not give up on trying the Glucosamine for good measure. I liked what Dr. Sheli (Justicemom) said in her yesterday's post to you. She even broke the amounts down for his weight. And gave a powder-type she has used on dog's with success. Mally was lame at a young age from Lyme disease and our vet, who is also an orthopedic vet recommended glucosamine, cholgrotin(however spelt), and MSM and it really helped Mally. He does not limp anymore and can run to his toys in retrieving and run back. I am glad Earnie's blood work was good. Earnhardt continues to be in my prayers. Also, I personally am happy to have Earnie on the sheltie forum, I do not care if he is a sheltie or not. I feel I know him, he is one of us and I love Earnhardt and only want the best for him, which he has with you, I want him not to be in pain anymore and it sounds like he is on the road to that. What a wonderful family he has!