It is good to know we have a love for dogs in common.
Decades ago, Lucy, a Rat Terrier came to my life when she was barely weened. It is politically incorrect to acquire a dog or cat from a pet store or breeder, but I believe I 'rescued' her even though buying her was more expensive than if I found her at the Oregon Humane Society. She came home from a local pet store in poor health, requiring an immediate visit to the vet for parasites and to get her shots.
My wife did not want another dog and would have nothing to do with her at first. Before she was potty trained, she slept on my chest during the night, that way I would know when she needed to go out. I also took her to work with me every day. Where she would sleep under my desk except when she was on her leash taking a walk around the school playground. The kids loved to pet her. Eventually, Margie started to warm up to her and let her lie on her lap and they would watch television together.
Lucy will be 17 years old this coming Halloween. She has poor eyesight, is completely deaf, and suffers from osteoarthritis, mostly in her back legs, making it sometimes difficult for her to walk. So, if we were to go for a walk, I would have to carry her. When it isn't too warm out, I take her with me in the car so she can have a change of scene. She sleeps most of the time. Her appetite is still good and every so often she runs across the yard like she did when she was young and full of energy. I will miss her greatly when she passes.
Beautiful post, thank you for sharing.
I have two dogs around that age and they have really benefitted from the GlycoFlex for their joints. They don’t really like the taste so I have to chop it up and mix it with something for them to eat it but it’s worth it to see them moving well again.
Maybe it’s worth a try? If it’s less painful for her to move around, she may be inclined to be more active again. Just a suggestion.
Regardless, enjoy your time together
