*1* video of Sassy,New trick!

[shais_mom]

Is Sassy feeling better?
I thought you asked for prayers for her b/c the end was near?
If I'm mistaken, I'm sorry.

[Alysser]

Is Sassy feeling better?
I thought you asked for prayers for her b/c the end was near?
If I'm mistaken, I'm sorry.

Yes, we thought it was as of last night. My parents and I were going to decide last night either, to put her to sleep, or to wait out and she is she feels and better. She is ok for now. Her arthritis is getting worse, some days she can't even stand, but we put her on a medication and we will be trying some other ones that a very nice Pt'er suggested to me. But if the meds don't work my parents want to put her out of her misery. Some days, she can't stand or get up. She whimpers when she walks. Her bladder problems are getting worse too, but I don't exactly know is she is feeling better as of yet. I'm hoping it will work.

Thank you for caring about her.

BTW, for bladder problems in older dogs can't they wear diapers? I was reading an article once about this. Does that work well?

[shais_mom]

ok - I hope she feels better soon.
How old is she?
Kimlovescats I think uses diapers on her dog b/c she is paralyzed in the back end. Cinder and Smoke- Phred uses them on Bowser.
I think you can buy them at a petstore.

[whomeee]

I feel for you and Sassy I had a St. Bernard that got so bad she couldnt make it up stairs or lay in any position for longer than a minute. I still miss her today she was the friendliest and most loveable dog i had ever had the pleasure of having in my life. Then there was Fox my Chow his kidneys were failing, we put him on a special diet but the Vet told us that there wasnt any treatment we could do for him. Fox lived for three more months befor we had to put him down. The Dr. said we didnt wait to long but it was time his quality of life was gone. It is never an easy thing to do but I think they understood.

[borzoimom]

Yes, we thought it was as of last night. My parents and I were going to decide last night either, to put her to sleep, or to wait out and she is she feels and better. She is ok for now. Her arthritis is getting worse, some days she can't even stand, but we put her on a medication and we will be trying some other ones that a very nice Pt'er suggested to me.

Honey- as one going through the same- we just wait one more day- sometimes they come out of it.. My thoughts and prayers are with you- I have the same situation with hottie..
As far as your voice- I think it sounds fine! Sounds like mine.. including the snickers as she tried to open the cage.. lol...

[BC_MoM]

Alyssa, are there any show dog chiropractors or chiropractors that work on dogs in your area?

One morning my whole family woke up to our 13 year old Golden Retriever x Gordon Setter screaming in pain from his shoulder. He wouldn't move. He was taken to the vet and put on morphine. We had to make a decision.. PTS, or, we could try this chiropractor and see if he could help.

(He had some type of bone chip and arthritis in his shoulder from a previous injury by old owners)

After 3 sessions, it was like Wolfgang was a puppy again and never had problems for the rest of his life.

[elizabethann]

I didn't know Sassy wasn't feeling well. I must have missed that thread. I hope she gets better.

The video is awfully cute.

[Alysser]

Thank you all for the comments and advice.

Jess, thanks for the suggestion. I don't know of any in the area sadly.

I do have a bit of good news, the medicine is working I think! She is running around, begging, etc. like her old self. I guess I will hold off on the thought of putting her to sleep for a while. I was so relieved that I was crying.

[chocolatepuppy]

I'm sorry, I didn't know Sassy wasn't doing well. I will keep her in my prayers Alyssa. Sassy is very smart opening her crate.