I can’t find much info from local vets on this, but I have a 12 year old casterated large breed that does not have hip dysplasia, but due to aging is having some pretty dramatic muscle decline in his legs which has translated to no more running and progressively shorter and shorter walks. it is very sad for me to watch. I have not yet found a vet that specializes in TRT, and wanted to ask if anyone has had any experience with this?
Im a dog lover… but the reality is most large breads at 12 years old are nearing their life expectancy. Not even aware of any type of hormone replacement for dogs…and in this case i dont think it would matter much.
TC talked about using Test on his 12-year old female Staffy:
“I’m reasonably convinced the metformin and the testosterone were responsible for giving her two or three extra years of quality life.”
I’d really be surprised if you did. It seems like a speciality of a speciality of a specialty.
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yeah, I know, the big fellas don’t carry on all that long, it sucks. He is in great condition otherwise, just his muscles won’t grow anymore… I am reaching…
Thanks for the link!
I had my dogs neutered. After that event I learned that it does have some health negatives for the dog (duh I guess). One of the dogs it would have been worth doing because of his horniness. The other would have been fine keeping his balls (he was less dominant than the other when he had his balls and the other didn’t).
I know that AAS is used on hunting dogs in some circles - particularly for boar hunting.
Thanks you all, I have some reading to do now! I did some more digging and I found a South Florida vet that actually does such a thing!