As the regular PT'ers here know, Casey turned 13 last month. She is basically in good health for her age. However, I have noticed she is slowing down a lot the past week. She cannot jump into my bed any longer and chooses to just plop on the floor beside the bed if I am already sleeping. If I am awake I encourage her to put her paws up and I help her up telling her she is a "good girl" the whole time.
A couple times she has tripped up or down the steps and I am trying to keep myself aware of this and make sure to help her.
One day last week she piddled on the carpet and yesterday she also piddled on the carpet. I know she would never do this if she didn't have to really go badly or if she couldn't hold it. She was easily house trained as a pup and has had no issues. It was probably shortly before I got home from work that she piddled. Some days I am away from the house for 6 hours.
It is so sad to see her getting old and wearing out. I am trying to do everything I can to make her comfortable. She still seems happy, wagging her tail and barking and still eating which is a good sign. However, I know the inevitable will come all too soon.
I am going to call my vet today and talk with him about her bladder issue but I am pretty sure it is just that holding it for 6 hours is too long for an old girl.
Any support or suggestions you can offer to help make my girl comfortable would be appreciated.
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