Hi Pennie and Chelsea,
We're so happy to have you here and hear that she is making progress. My first newf's name was Chelsea too, so reading about your Chelsea brings back all kinds of memories. My second newf Chance is still here with me. He's 12 now and has hip dysplasia, arthritis and spondylosis (which is the fusing of verterbrae). We've been giving him Metacam for the pain and it works wonders. I had to take him off of it for 2 weeks for a blood test, and he got so bad he could barely get up. It seems to have the least side effects of all the NSAID's. He also gets Tramadol for pain too.
Take care of yourself and Miss Chelsea too. Sending lots of newfy hugs and kisses,
Lori, Chance and Sydney (and Chelsea in spirit)