Julie has pretty much loss the function of her back legs. She has had arthritis for a little while now in her hips. She was walking on her knees then able to somewhat drag herself but is weak now and isn't mobile at all. We were checking into a wheel cart for her but it isn't an option as she doesn't have the strength in her upper body or front feet.
Yesterday she was still trying to drag herself and I was able to assist her walking with my hand under her belly but that isn't happening anymore. She seems more content today. Yesterday she was frustrated and kept trying and trying to move to other places.
I have her on towels and blankets on pads and move her frequently to her favorite spots all day and night in the order that she would normally go. I have her surrounded by hay,pellets,hay cupcakes and oats that she can easily eat and she is continuously munching. I have a shallow bowl of water plus hold it for her to drink frequently and hold bowls up to her of critical care which she gobbles. She still gets extremely excited for her greens and loves me to sit with her and love on her. She also follows me around with her head so I try to keep her where she can see me. I am home all day and give complete nursing care.
The vet had warned me that this would probably happen but I really thought that we'd have more time. It was a progression leading to this but it was a fast progression. She is on pain meds and an antibiotic injeciont for her tooth root problems. The vet says that there isn't anything else that can be done for her besides what we are doing. It is a degenerative spine problem and just old age. Her muscles are wasting away. She is very thin despite having a pretty good appetite. She is constantly nibbling on her hay.
She is surprising in very good spirits and very alert and even attempts to play with her toys while lying down. Her vet said as long as she remains happy and if I can give her the care and am able to keep her clean that it is best for her at this time to continue on.
This was yesterday.
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Yesterday she was still trying to drag herself and I was able to assist her walking with my hand under her belly but that isn't happening anymore. She seems more content today. Yesterday she was frustrated and kept trying and trying to move to other places.
I have her on towels and blankets on pads and move her frequently to her favorite spots all day and night in the order that she would normally go. I have her surrounded by hay,pellets,hay cupcakes and oats that she can easily eat and she is continuously munching. I have a shallow bowl of water plus hold it for her to drink frequently and hold bowls up to her of critical care which she gobbles. She still gets extremely excited for her greens and loves me to sit with her and love on her. She also follows me around with her head so I try to keep her where she can see me. I am home all day and give complete nursing care.
The vet had warned me that this would probably happen but I really thought that we'd have more time. It was a progression leading to this but it was a fast progression. She is on pain meds and an antibiotic injeciont for her tooth root problems. The vet says that there isn't anything else that can be done for her besides what we are doing. It is a degenerative spine problem and just old age. Her muscles are wasting away. She is very thin despite having a pretty good appetite. She is constantly nibbling on her hay.
She is surprising in very good spirits and very alert and even attempts to play with her toys while lying down. Her vet said as long as she remains happy and if I can give her the care and am able to keep her clean that it is best for her at this time to continue on.
This was yesterday.
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