Thank you for the advice. Roxy is more a pet than anything. I mean we go hiking alot in the spring and summer, but besides that she just plays around in the yard and on walks. I think I will hold off on the joint supplements until she needs it for sure. I'm still crossing my fingers that nothing turns up on her xrays in the spring! I am wondering about the Nutro Natural dog food though...I recently switched Roxy onto Canidae and an employee was telling me that the Nutro Nartural dog foods are supposed to be better quality, etc. What is your opinion??? Is Canidae the best choice for Roxy that isn't extremely expensive or hard to find?