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Chloe turned 14 (we think) this summer and we certainly have seen some changes. Just recently, she has been having a hard time getting up -- her back legs just keep sliding out from underneath her. It seems to be worse in the morning. We took her to the vet, expecting the worse, but we are trying Rimadyl and it seem to be helping...a bit. Our hardwood floors are a blessing and a curse -- easy to clean up the many potty accidents she is having because she has trouble making it to the door but difficult for her to get traction.
It is tough to watch the old gal struggle, but she still wags her tail a and gives a good "woof" when the kids get home from school. Plus, she still enjoys her dinner, so things can't be that bad!
As she is a good age for a Basset, I know that she is living "on borrowed time" (some days more than others :lol: ), but still I find it tough that time is passing more quickly than I would like.
Don't know why I'm posting, really. Just felt like doing this now, rather than later....
It is tough to watch the old gal struggle, but she still wags her tail a and gives a good "woof" when the kids get home from school. Plus, she still enjoys her dinner, so things can't be that bad!
As she is a good age for a Basset, I know that she is living "on borrowed time" (some days more than others :lol: ), but still I find it tough that time is passing more quickly than I would like.
Don't know why I'm posting, really. Just felt like doing this now, rather than later....