Irish has a bad right leg from abuse and will walk and run with it held up. He often llifts his whole rearend and potties like an acrobat instead of just lifting his leg. I believe this is due to the inability to use both back legs when going to the bathroom. He often has pain with this leg and I give him Hemp Oil food grade from health food store in the amount of 1 to 2 tsps. daily and sometimes more if he is in more pain than normail. Not more than 2 tsp. Amber Bricker is also a care giver and friend and can be contacted if needed. Her number is 208-513-9470.