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Frederick was a very healthy rambunctious 7 year old Dachshund when he suddenly experienced a herniated disc. Emergency surgery was performed on his spinal cord to relieve the pressure and to remove the disc material from his spinal canal. The surgeon was not optimistic about Little Frederick's chances of walking again. In his words, "It is highly unlikely that Frederick will walk again." Of course, my wife and myself were devastated. I immediately turned to the Internet to find any information on Invertebral Disc Disease and available treatments. I found a group for disabled Dachshunds called Able Dogs. This group advocated the use of vitamins such as glucosamine, chondroitin, and Ester C® but no members appeared to use a commercially tested and approved product. My searches led me to to a tested product available called Free & Easy for Dogs. Free & Easy contains those vitamins mentioned earlier along with many others. I ordered a supply and immediately started including it in Frederick's diet. Within 2 weeks, Frederick stood up. He then gradually and slowly improved. Now, 8 months later and Frederick accompanies his proud owners around the neighborhood and can even run! I am so impressed with the results that I have applied to become a Distributor. We look forward to helping other dogs improve their health and making pet owners happy again!

Bill & Diane Smith, Shelby Twp., MI
I have 2 dogs, one old with arthritis, and whines a lot because he aches, and stiff to walk. the other overweight, probably hip dysplasia....before I gave them glucosamine...which helps them walk a lot easier...my husband wanted to give the older one aspirin. so I went on the internet to see what aspirin did to dogs, and looked up rimadyl...thru the web research I found your website, and liked the fact that free and easy had a lot of herbal remedies in it...so decided to give it a try...the dogs seem a lot happier and less pain...I know glucosamine works...so this has got to be better....thanks

Susan Atkinson
Happy & Goldie

My 12 year old retriever can now get up and down with ease and is no longer collapsing after the first three weeks of taking Free and Easy.  He is peppy and bouncy.  His arthritic back legs seem less swollen.  Free and Easy is a magic potion that has improved my big Jack's life and given me enormous relief.  I think your blessed product has extended his life.  I am truly grateful.

 

Thanks, Liz

Northport, MI

You must receive many testimonials, so I'll keep mine brief.  Basically, our miniature Schnauzer, Frasier has suffered on and off for the past year from what is almost certainly a ruptured disc in his neck.  I have to crate him for weeks at a time only to have him relapse twice during the year.  Rimadyl has helped him a great deal and he is still on it, but he has shown signs of dramatic improvement since giving him the Free and Easy.  As a result of the disc problem, he has had some nerve damage and does not have full mobility in one of his hind legs, yet he is moving that leg more easily recently.  I'm hoping I can take him off Rimadyl or at least reduce the dosage fairly soon.

Thanks for publicizing and distributing this great product!

Sincerely, Lois Sohn
Seattle, WA

I've been on travel for a few weeks, so my Mom has been giving Sassy (my 9 year old Pomeranian-Sheltie mix) your Free & Easy supplement.  On my return, Sass jumped up in my lap which she hasn't done for several years. I'm here to tell you that I will continue to use your product for as many years as my baby is alive, and the Veterinarian can keep her RIMADYL, blood tests, and expensive office visits.  I don't want all the nasty side-affects of the so-called wonder drug the drug company wants to jam down my dog's throat regardless of the health of my best friend.


Thanks for providing a viable alternative.

 

Sincerely, Bryan T. Hurt & Sassy


Many thanks for the opportunity you have given us to purchase Free and Easy, this is our third purchase of a 2 lb. tub of Free and Easy for our dog Casey who is only 20 month’s old and she was diagnosed with hip dysplasia at 7 months old she was given Rimadyl pain relief straight away. We didn’t like the side effects as she was so young so started looking on the Internet for anything that may help her. December 2003 we made our first purchase of an 8 oz. tub within 6-8 weeks she was walking around with just a small limp whereas before she took herself in her basket and would not move looking very sad - not right for a 7 month old puppy. Now 12 months later she has built up her muscle on her back legs and is happy as a larry running around even standing on her back legs which we don’t like her to do that often. She has the Free and Easy with her weetabix on a morning and a cod liver oil tablet.

Once again thanks.  T. Murphy, Leeds, UK

I just ordered my second two-pound batch of 'Free and Easy' after first ordering the same back in October last year. Since then, I have recommended your product to five or six friends because I have had very encouraging results. My 14-year-old dobie/shep mix, Flash, is not only back on his feet, running around and playing soccer again, his coat is glossier than ever, his old dry nose is healthier than ever and he is bright eyed and attentive, back to his old self. Admittedly he often is too playful for his own good, falling over and crashing into things, because he just does not have the lightning agility he used to have in his younger days, but everyone who has seen him recently has remarked how well and how happy he looks, a remarkable recover since he suddenly lost mobility in his back legs in October.

I have been meaning to write to you to let you know how Flash was getting on, because the last time I spoke to you really feared the worst for him back then. My own opinion, after a lot of research and consultations, is that Flash has or had a calcified disc causing a pinched nerve, which resulted in him not being able to operate his back legs. His X-rays showed no bone damage or arthritis, but he was completely crippled, could not even get up to relieve himself. Since taking Free and Easy I have been able to avoid MRIs and surgery that would have cost me thousands of dollars and probably would have killed him. I doubt that Flash would survived the anesthetic, let alone the healing process. My vet also recommended acupuncture as an alternative to surgery, but I could not afford that either, and it would have been a constant drain on Flash and on my bank account.

So thanks again, from Flash and me. We had a very happy Christmas and I have my fingers crossed for a healthy New Year. Hopefully you'll be hearing from me again in another few months to order my next batch of your wonder cure.

Best wishes,
Joe Fordham (and Flash and Bella)
Burbank, CA

Here is a short testimonial for you. Last year my four year old mini dachshund seriously hurt his back.  He could barely use his hind legs.  I read about your product and ordered some.  I gave it to him daily along with swimming him daily in my hot tub.  His progress was amazing.  Gradually, he regained strength in his lower body and back.  Today he is a healthy, happy dog. I feared he would have to be put down.  I owe part of his success and good life to your product.

Cheryl Slonecker, Fallon, NV

I have two Great Pyrenees who are 5 years old.  Over a year ago, my male was having problems with his hind legs.  He would only walk or run a few steps at a time and couldn't get up the back steps at all.  After researching the Internet for an alternative to the usual arthritis drugs for dogs, I found Free and Easy.  I decided to try it because of the natural ingredients.  I have been giving Free and Easy to both dogs for over a year.  Max has done a complete turnaround.  He runs, plays and can go on walks again, and can go up and down the stairs with ease.  Thanks to all involved with this product.  I have a happy dog again and I am a very happy owner.

Sincerely, Jay Hegerty
Milwaukee, WI

Just wanted to tell you the success I've had with Free and Easy on my 7 year old Dachshund, Ginger.  In late May of this year, I went to get her out of her kennel in the morning and she could barely walk. Since it was Memorial Day weekend, my own vet was closed, but the service referred me to another one. They put her on Prednisone. She improved slightly after a few days, but then started going down hill. I then took her to my own vet, who ran x-rays.  She had calcifications in her spine in about 3 areas. He doubled her Prednisone for he felt the original vet had misdiagnosed the strength needed, and within a day or two there was much improvement.  When I started to wean her off of the Prednisone, as directed by the vet, which was around the 4th of July, she started going down hill again. She was in complete kennel rest all this time, also. Since I had been on line researching dog back problems in the beginning, I went back to your website and ordered Free and Easy. By the time it arrived, she was pretty bad off.  But, we put the Free and Easy in her food, and within two days saw great improvement.  Once she got back on her feet, we restricted her from jumping up onto our furniture. It was hard, as in the mornings she used to love to lay on the couch between me and the back of the couch while I read the newspaper. While I miss those "close moments" with my beloved Ginger, just seeing her wag her little tail, walk or run through the house, makes up for it. She went to the vets in early Sept. for her annual shots. I showed the vet your product, he approved of it, but said, "she may have just healed on her own". I doubt that very much. I will highly recommend your product to anyone with a dog with back problems!!

Thanks for Free and Easy!, Nancy M.

For the last two years we have been treating our dog Hogan's arthritis, with Rimadyl as prescribed by our Vet. Recently however, we felt it was no longer having the desired effect of reducing his pain and we were beginning to worry about the possibility of him suffering long term side effects from continuous use of Rimadyl. Having researched via the internet for an alternative medication for him, we decided to try Free & Easy. We purchased an 8 oz container to start off with and we have been using it as directed for therapy dosages for a couple of weeks. We have stopped all other medication and whilst it is very early days, we believe we are seeing a distinct improvement in his condition. He is looking brighter and appears to be moving much better than he has done for quite a while. He seems much happier when out walking - some of his old spring has come back into his step. We are so pleased with the improvement in Hogan's health, that we have no hesitation in continuing to treat him with Free & Easy and have placed our next order. this time for the larger 2lb container.

Terry & Sheila Causon, Reigate Surrey, England

I have just re-ordered Free and Easy for Phil the Great Pyrenees. His recovery is nothing short of miraculous!  We cannot believe the difference. He has been on Free and Easy since May 3rd and he is now off pain killers in the form of buffered aspirin.  We have been taking him of very brief walks in the neighborhood of about 1/10 mile round trip.  This has been the only exercise for some time due to the problems with arthritis.  He was taking daily walks of about 1 1/2 miles per day, but it became such a problem for him that we had to stop.  It appears that probably we will be able to increase his length of walking gradually.  I have brought the literature on Free and Easy to my veterinarian for him to read.  Hopefully, he will recommend it to other animal owners rather than the "drugs" from the drug companies.

I do hope that I don't bore you with the details of Phil's recovery, but we are indeed so happy that this dog will not have to be put to sleep for these arthritic problems as this was the obvious trend for him.

Elaine Stevens, Berwick, ME

You were right!!! I bought the 8 oz container to try and now I just ordered the 2# container of Free & Easy!  My dog has renewed spunk and energy. An 8 year old is now acting like an 8 MONTH old puppy!!! Thank you! It's great seeing her move and run again with unleashed energy. She is feeling great! I'm now a believer in Free & Easy!

Sue Cooper, Iowa City, IA

Our Sheltie, Laddie, will be 13 in November. His arthritis had slowed him down so much he didn't want to go walking with me as much as usual. And when he did go walking, he didn't go far before he wanted to go back home. I started him on Free and Easy and now he goes walking more often and goes further each week. And yesterday he was up, barking and running when the door bell rang. He hasn't done that in a long time. Because he is partly blind I even have to slow him down now and then so he doesn't run into something. With Free and Easy, Laddie will have a better life for the few years we have left with him, and that is important to us

Walt & Ruby Braun, Wautoma, WI

Our 5 year old chocolate lab has recently been diagnosed with canine arthritis. She had been limping a bit when I took her to the vet. The vet put her on a drug that would decrease the inflammation. I didn't want her on a prescription anti-inflammatory forever so I began looking up cures on the internet. After looking at several sights I finally found the product I wanted from Free and Easy. Their product has everything I was looking for and it has done wonders for our dog. She only limps occasionally and she is incredibly active. I will continue to give her the Free and Easy her entire life.

K. Mallory, Palo Alto, CA

Mindy went down and required back surgery. Her recovery was remarkable and I attribute it to Free and Easy. My other dog has hip dysplasia and is also showing good results from the product.

Carol Roman, Jacksonville, FL

Nub had two blown disks and two surgeries to repair them. I put him on Free & Easy and he has not had any problems with his back since. I don't know if Free & Easy is the reason for this but I won't stop giving it to him because I think it is the real reason.

Helen Ward, Rockville, MD

Our 13 yr old Beagle, Wally was having progressively worsening problems with his hips. Sometimes he was shaky when standing, but we really realized we had a problem after a weeks stay at the kennel where he probably had to lay on a concrete floor for a week while we were on vacation.  When we got back Wally could hardly get up and we had to help him get his back end up the short step into the house every time he went outside. We knew that if he continued in this way we would soon have to put him to sleep.  Our vet. suggested we try him on Rimadyl which we did, but the real improvement occurred after I searched the internet and discovered Free and Easy supplement. After about one month Wally was able to get in the house without our assistance and even made it through the cold snowy winter we have here in Kansas. Wally celebrated his 14th birthday in April. I don't think he would have made it with out the Free and Easy. Thanks so much!

Cindy Autry, Pratt, KS

At 13 my Yorkie seemed to be having trouble walking. Sophie seemed stiff and uncomfortable at times. I started her on Free and Easy, and saw a big change in her after about a week of using the product. She became her playful self again. When Sophie passed away this year, Bill was kind enough to let me return a recently purchased container of Free and Easy, for a full refund. Last month my 2 year old Dachshund, Lexie suffered from a disk problem, and underwent back/spine surgery. After placing an order for Free and Easy, I contacted Bill and Diane. I remembered reading on the website, about their dog Frederick. They were extremely supportive and caring about Lexie's condition. As of this past weekend, Lexie has begun to stand and walk again. Each day her walking becomes stronger, and I see less of a limp in her movements. I believe these results a due to physical therapy, swim/hydro therapy, acupuncture and using Free and Easy to aid in her recovery. I intend to keep Lexie on Free and Easy to try and prevent this ever happening to her again.

Alayne Skylar, New York City, NY

My 7 year old GSD had a hip replacement on one side but was still having a lot of pain on the other. Due to complications from the first surgery I did not want to have the second hip replacement.  With some chiropractics, acupuncture and Free and Easy she can hike 5+ miles, or play Frisbee all day. She's happy and I'm happy. We tried Cosequin prior to Free and Easy with no improvement.

Tracy Martz, West Linn, OR

About 2 years ago we went on vacation and a friend of ours was taking care of our dog, Sierra, for us. We received a frantic call from her that Sierra had tripped while going up her stairs and was limping quite a bit and they took her to emergency where they did x-rays and found that had canine hip dysplasia. When we returned from vacation we took her to our vet with her x-rays and they confirmed that she did have CHD. In both hips. At the time, she was only 2-1/2 years old. CHD usually shows up when the dog is older. They gave her some Rimadyl and told us we could also give her aspirin for the pain. They also told us we should look into surgery for her. We weren't comfortable with giving her the Rimadyl after reading about it and surgery wasn't the most comfortable thing, nor was it the most affordable.

After looking online for information about alternatives to surgery, we came across the website for Free and Easy. We discussed it and decided to give it a try. When we started, Sierra was having trouble moving around, getting up and my husband would carry her up the stairs to our room at night. After using the product for about a month or so, we noticed a huge improvement. She was not limping anymore and was able to get upstairs by herself. We have been using Free and Easy for approx. 2 years now and we feel it was the best decision we made. Sierra is running around like she used to and doesn't have problems getting up or around anymore. We do try to not have her run around too much as she tends to have a little trouble for the next day afterwards. I would totally recommend this product to anyone and have done so to friends. Thank you so much, Free and Easy, for bringing life back to Sierra!!!

Lara Olson, Colorado Springs, CO

Thought you'd like to know about our miracle with Rastus. He had another minor episode with his back. Thank goodness it was only a strained ligament running down the side of his spinal column. X-rays showed the old mineralized disk T-13 had disappeared??????? The only explanation..... Free and Easy helped his body absorb the mineralized disk...... a miracle. Now there is no chance this particular disk can protrude and paralyze him since it is GONE!!!!! My vet is amazed! Rastus is doing great. Hope Frederick is also.

J. Murray, Wilmington, NC

I just wanted to say how pleased I am with free and easy. I lost one of my dachshunds 3 years ago as his disc exploded. It was terrible but I still had another dachshund with a calcified back. The specialist recommended I start using glucosamine or condroitin on my remaining dachshund and on any others I have. I searched the internet and found your site. I started to give it to Oscar straight away as he was having relapses every couple of months with his back. Since he's been using your product he's not had one episode in 3 years and he's fitted then every. He has 2 one hour walks a day and he's 10 years old. The difference it's made to his life is incredible, he's full of life. I also have another dachsie called Wilbur and he's nearly 3, he's been on free and easy since he was 12 weeks and he's just fantastic with no signs of any joint problems.

Thank you so much, I make sure I recommend your product to every dog owner I meet, especially other dachschund owners!

Joanne Cooper, Earlsfield, London
Fetch Dog Care
www.fetchdogcare.co.uk