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This is my first 1st post and I am really hopeing for guidance from bassett people. I have a almost thirteen yr old male basset. He's the only one I ever had, the dog my kids have grown up with, the dog I dreamed of as a kid. He has arthritis. He takes Glycoflex and Rimadyl twice a day. He had a really tough time last winter and we were hopeing to see him bounce back again over summer but he's still haveing a really hard time. Worse, I think. His back legs seem to fall asleep and he has poor controll over them. They shake really bad. He falls and limps a lot. He can't do very long walks at all anymore, just a few blocks. Even then he will be sore for a day or two after. Other than that he seems really happy. He loves the sun and his little Doxie brother. His vet is great and thinks it's normal progression of arthritis. BUT we don't have many bassetts where we live at all. He gets tons of attention every where he goes because he's so different. I know his lines/breeder are very good. Does anyone think we are missing anything that would be more bassett specific? I know he's old. I am really not ready to let him go but I am concerned if I will be able to admit it if/when it does become more suffering. I'd like to help him be more mobile and comfortable as long as I can! Thoughts, anyone? Thank you so much! Coopers mom