Robyn, I'm sorry you're feeling so frustrated right now. You have done so much for Jasper. It has to be so hard to think you're just kind of going in circles, but I know Jasper appreciates everything you do for him. About the prednisone, I know it can cause a lot of other health problems, but I would try to keep the frame of mind that it's QUALITY of life, not neccessarily QUANTITY. I know if it were me, I'd want my pup to have the best life possible, even if it were just a relatively short time. I'd prefer that to years of pain, and being uncomfortable. But that's just me.

About you taking the $800 out of your savings, I can understand if your mom would have a conniption fit about you doing it. My dad blew a gasket when I took out $1000 to help a friend out a few years ago. But he got over it. And I'm sure your mom would too, if that's what you ultimately decided to do. Maybe try to explain to your mom that Jasper is like a child. When it comes to children, there is no limit to how far a parent would go to ensure their baby's health. This is what you're trying to do for Jasper.

Check out the possibility of acupuncture/holistic medicine. I know it can help in cases where nothing else seems to. Don't give up, Robyn! I know how hard it is for you, but you are doing a great job! Jasper loves you all the more for what you do for him. There's no way to go but up!