Arthritis, Previcox, & a Stroller

Well, Mom & I never really expected the first entry in the Dogster diary to be bad news!

A few weeks back, I dealt with a bout of pneumonia. My vet, Dr. Anderson, had me on five different medications. It took a couple weeks, but I felt alot better. Until my Previcox [pain medication] ran out. At first I was still okay, but after awhile I got sore again. I didn't move quite as quick and I slept alot more.

After Mom dropped me off and Grandma and Grandpa's this morning, I got worse. I wouldn't get off the couch to get a treat or go outside! They called the vet again and she wasn't in, but the nice people there told them to give me some baby aspirin. When my Mom came home for lunch she was worried. Thankfully the vet called before she left again! She said that I need to be back on the Previcox full time, as I had developed arthritis. That wasn't so bad, but the next bit was: to prevent the arthritis from getting worse, I'm only allowed to go for five minute walks! Mom and I walk quite alot, especially during the summer. Mom cried alot, but she was glad I would feel better.

Now Mom is online looking at dog strollers, so that we can still go for our walks. If anyone has any suggestions, we'd love to here them!

Love,
Mollie