Sleet saw Dr. Kim today. We love him! He rocks! I had to carry Sleet into the clinic. She has never walked into a vet under her own power. She's never been really sick or needed to stay. It's not a fear of her doc cuz he's the most gentle man alive. It's the floors! Why are the floors always slippery!?? Kim realized he was not going to see how Sleet walks inside so he did her entire appointment outside on the little patch of lawn behind the clinic!
She got a depro-medrol shot for her allergies. The scratching is already slowing down.
Sleet has somehow managed to twist her left rear ankle. It's not too serious and she should recover in a few days, but that's why she's hopping around on three legs. If she's still hopping on Monday, she'll go back for x-rays.
Her right hip seems to be fine, full range of motion. The knee on that side is a little loose, but she doesn't seem to care. The left hip is very arthritic and stiff, but that knee is rock solid. No meds for her hips yet, although I have some pain killers here just in case. She can't have any metacam for a few days. It doesn't mix well with the steriod shot.
Her eyes are cloudy, her teeth are worn down, her hips are stiff, but she's actually in pretty good shape for an 11 year old. She's happy, eating well, still active and at a good weight. Kim says there is no reason to think she's leaving any time soon....phew......
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