Watching your dearest pal of 14 years fall and stumble on steps is a trauma no mom wants to face. The signs of aging can be gradual or sudden. Bonnie Girl had her doctor appointment on Monday. It seems she has lower lumbar arthritis, which is worse than hip dysplasia. She is now on 325 mg of buffered aspirin, fish oil (for joints), glucosamine and chondroitin 1000 mg for 2 weeks then tapered (for joints, and yes people brand is okay), and 2 tablets of Proin (a vet prescription) for incontinence (caused by the arthritis, not kidney failure). The easiest way to hide the medication is with liverwurst. So, if you have to give your cat or dog any meds, that's my tip for the day.
Thanks so much to all of you who have been checking in with me through all of this. Your thoughts and good wishes are greatly appreciated.
Until then, keep stitchin' . . .
