Douglas Terry
Chief Truffle Dog at The Truffle Farm and advocate for Arthramid
My name is Douglas and I am the chief hunter at The Truffle Farm. I started my training at 6 weeks of age and have been truffling with my mum ever since.
Douglas’s Testimonial:
I am so lucky that my mum and favourite vet ever, Roger, decided to give me Arthramid. Mum was a little unsure at first, but Roger provided her with all the research and recommended that it would be worth giving a go…
Oh Boy, do I love Roger.
Mum wanted me to be able to play with the others and be out of pain. I had tried other medications and supplements with no relief so we had a pow-wow on the couch one night and decided that it would be worth a shot.
I am so glad we did, after 10 days I started to feel so much better. I was able to go walking and keep up with the others, I was also able to do zoomies which I hadn’t done in years. It felt so good! Mum said that I turned back into a puppy as I was so excited, my pain was relieved and everything was just so much more fun. I just love jumping! Mum stopped hiding sneaky white pills in my food and I have never been happier. Unlike most dogs I actually get very excited to go to the vet as I get to see my friend Roger who always makes me feel better. I have had my second dose of Arthramid into my left stifle and let me tell you, I will be back for more.
Anyways that’s all from me, I best go be a good boy and find some truffles so my mum can pay for the stuff
Lick on the cheek.
Douglas xo
Douglas’s story:
2017:
- Birthday 24/4/2017
- Trained as a truffle dog
- Got lots of pats as I was a very cute puppy
- Vet suspected I had an autoimmune arthritis condition in my back leg joints but I had no major symptoms yet
2018-2019:
- Began experiencing lameness in my back left leg that was sporadic
- Often grunting or groaning after a long day on my legs
- Tried some arthritis supplements and commenced Cartrophin injections
- Was on painkillers and anti-inflammatories weekly
2020:
- Got carried away chasing my sister and hurt my back left leg (ligament tare)
- Had procedure to attempt to fix the problem and had a 3 month recovery
- Leg recovered as good as expected but the arthritis was not doing well in the joint.
2021:
- Best friend Roger gave me my first dose of Arthramid in my left stifle (1mg)
- Continued monthly Cartrophin injections but require no pain or anti-inflammartory medication
2022:
- January – second Arthramid injection into same leg (1mg) and I remain free from all other medications
Douglas recently made his TV debut, featuring on Masterchef Australia when contestants visited The Truffle Farm.
Follow Douglas’s journey on Instagram HERE
Disclaimer
Company Disclaimer; The following information is provided for veterinarians authorised to use such products in the United States where 2.5% PAAG is approved as a medical device for the treatment of osteoarthritis in dogs & cats (Synamid®), and in the United Kingdom where it is used under special import license.
2.5% PAAG is not registered in New Zealand/Australia for use in canines. No approval has been sought for its use in species other than for horses in New Zealand/Australia.
Any use of 2.5% PAAG in canines by veterinarians in New Zealand/Australia would be at the discretion of that veterinarian and would be considered strictly ‘off-label’ use.
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