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Old 08-15-2007, 08:46 PM
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Dax's Update

Dax has been reassessed by my favorite vet. Here are the results.

She has major arthritis in her knees. He put her on daily pain meds to keep her comfortable.

He suspects Cushings or hormonal issue but unless we planned on treating it which based on her age, we decided we would not, there isn't much point in running the tests to confirm it.

We will be reassessing in a month to see if there is any change.
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Old 08-15-2007, 08:47 PM
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I hope she is feeling better with the meds...poor thing...
I'll send her good vibes and some prayers!
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I hope the meds start working right away. Is it Rimadyl?

Hugs to Dax and Dax!!
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Old 08-15-2007, 09:05 PM
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I hope the meds start working right away. Is it Rimadyl?

Hugs to Dax and Dax!!
It is.. she does seem to be resting more comfortably right now and breathing easier.
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Old 08-15-2007, 09:18 PM
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Im glad she seems better. Poor baby.
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Old 08-15-2007, 09:51 PM
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I'm glad she seems a bit better at the moment - I hope the meds continue to help her. I’ll keep her in my prayers too.
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Hang in there - we know how difficult it is.
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Awwww poor baby. I hope she's feeling better real soon. Is it possible to put her on a Glucosamine/Chondroitin supplement as well?

Hugs to her from me and the gang.
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Poor girl, its so hard to get old.
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Aww, sending my best to Dax and your family. I hope she's feeling better.
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