*updated**Prayers needed* for sassy. I think it may be over..

[Alysser]

There are some very good pain meds available now for dogs, much more effective than aspirin. My Goldie has chronic pain from an untreated pelvic fracture(broken long before she got to me). She was miserable before we found the right medication. She's been on Meloxicam daily for a couple years now and she's a different dog--happy, playful, and most importantly, comfortable! Talk to your vet about long term medication options.

9 isn't old for a small dog! If she does need surgery, get a full blood panel done first. It will show any problems that might be dangerous during surgery.

I hope you find a way to help Sassy and that she gets more good time with her family!

Glacier, I have a few questions to ask you about these long-term meds. I am pretty sure that is what we will go with...if it is an option. But do they cost monthly?? If so about how much? Sorry, if this is any personal things you don't want to share.

I would also like to thank you all for the amazing amount of support. I now feel sorry that I ever thought anyone at PT would bash me, but it's just that the other forums have in the past few days on this issue

Thank you, again.

[elizabethann]

How is Sassy doing today?

[*LabLoverKEB*]

How is Sassy doing today?

Yes...how is she??

[luvofallhorses]

Yes, how is she doing?

[Alysser]

She hasn't been out of her bed all day. But when she did get out for her fodo she wasn't limping at all, so I really don't know if I'd call it progress or not..

[Roxyluvsme13]

She hasn't been out of her bed all day. But when she did get out for her fodo she wasn't limping at all, so I really don't know if I'd call it progress or not..

Oh, Alyssa.. ((((HUGS))))

[Reachoutrescue]

I have just saw this thread. I am sorry your poor Sassy is hurting. Any news on when she will see a vet? Please keep us posted. I don't think she is too old for surgery either. Good luck to you, Sassy, and your family.