Well we spent the morning getting xrays and tests. The good news is it isn't the cancer returning. She does have some hip and right knee inflammation and arthritis, but not terribly bad for her age. He thinks the fact that she insists on still going to the woods and jumping into the deep snow to do her duty has caused her arthritis to flare up and maybe she hurt a muscle. So that is good news.
She has got to lose weight. Right now she can't climb up on any beds and needs help getting up any steps. They put her on some pain meds and we are going to get some glucosamine supplements plus some fish oil. And let her rest. It is hard to keep her off her feet because every time we go into a different room she gets up and comes along. Limping the entire time. Poor old girl.
I had them trim her nails because it has been difficult for me to do with my wrists being so gimpy and they cut two of them too short so they were bleeding. They have never done that before. Poor pup. So anyway, it isn't as bad as I feared but it is difficult to watch her in so much pain. The pills are helping though. They gave her Ultram which is the same pain med they give humans. It is better tolerated then the Rimadyl.
Question. Why is pet medication so expensive? Almost more then human for some things. Sigh. But she is worth it. Thanks for the prayers.
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I put my lab on the Three Dog Bakery dog food, and she has dropped some weight.
Glad that the cancer hasn't returned. Dogs want to be near family is why they follow you from room to room is all I can make out. Ours always did that even when sick.
I hope the meds help her. I can't take Ultram or other pain meds. They make my tummy sick. Helen
Glad to hear the good news. Happy Zoey is doing well despite a little pain. here's hoping she's totally well sooon,
happy to hear it's not cancer! hoping the meds help, give her lots of love & petting too. it seems to help during this time. ;) & hopefully she won't have to go out in cold but for a few mins at a time to potty, then bring her right back in. seems to help if you get a special bed for her too, one made for arthritic pets, check online pet places. are you putting her on a special food too, to get her wt down?
best of luck.
Ahhhh poor baby. I have arthritis in my hands and this cold weather is killing me. I feel Zoey's pain. I can tell already that one of her New Year's Resolutions is; weight loss. Feel better soon Zoey!
Linda in Washington
I am so glad to hear this news. Get some weight off and I am sure the medication will work wonders. What good news. Happy New Year.
my Sheeba also had arhritis and is stiff when she sits in one place too long. She too should lose weight.She 9 tears old
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