Yowie wrote:
"Joy" wrote in message

"Yowie" wrote in message
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The Fluffster has started limping and seems unwilling to bear much
weight on her left hind paw. I couldn't find anything wrong, so off
we went on a lovely car ride so she could meet some more really
friendly happy people at her favourite place, the vet (she is *so*
not a cat!). They couldn't find much wrong either, except that she has
somewhat
reduced movement in her hips (its not bad though). She's going under
tomorrow so they can take x-rays. She's currently pleading with her
big doggy eyes to have her 10pm dinner, having entirely forgotten
she had it at 7pm instead do she'll have a empty stomach for the
anaesthetic. The likely suspect is arthritis, especially since its
getting cooler
around these parts and she's a senior doggy that refuses to use her
kennel and therefore sleeps on the ground, silly dog (the kennel is
unchanged, AFAICT). There are many and various treatments and I hope
they aren't going to be fearfully expensive. Her eyes are bright and
she's still got that stupid doggy grin, so I don't think its time
yet. Still, a few purrs, prayers wags and whatever wouldn't go
astray at this point. May it be easily dealt with, whatever they
find. Yowie
Purrs for Fluffy, and for you. I remember that I thought she was a
love when I met her. How old is she?

The Floober is 11 in human years.

A more gentle and patient dog I could not have asked for. She has not
snapped once at The Yowlet, and has only gone so far as actually growl at
him on less than a handful of occasions, all entirely deserved. She is also
exceedingly tolerant of cats, even when the cats are not so tolerant of her,
but being part border collie *will* start chasing them if they run away. She
thinks its a game of course, and doens't mean anything by it, but it does
make it hard to take her for walks sometimes. If the cat is sensible and
instead walks up to say hello, Fluffy is the perfect lady and tries to
follow catly protocol (never realising he tail is swishing madly in
delight!). She even allowed her ears to be washed by Suki the other other
day, bless her.

She has a very similar 'feel' about her as Tish's mother's now RB dog,
Bongo. We think perhaps they shared a brain cell, both dogs being so
lovablely gormless.

Yowie



How long has she limped? Have you given nature a chance to heal with an
assist from pain medication. Nature can do wonders if given a chance.
Just wondering? MLB