New vet

Took my darling older girl to a new vet this arvo as she's been struggling a bit with arthritis in her back legs lately. He was really good with his suggestions for how to manage her skin allergy as well (same ideas as the vet I'd taken her to in Adelaide from 2000 - last October).
Unfortunately I have to try an anti-inflammatory for 10 days (non-steroidal), so fingers X'd her back legs may have a little more strength or she may need to take the steroidal one. Her health and quality of life are the main thing that matters, but I wish she didn't have to rely on medications.
However, when you really think about it she is in her 70's, might be more than I'll ever get to.
Luv you long time my darling Kita girl. You are a true angel

aww precious Kita..I can see why she is your angel!!

hope that the medication gives her a new lease on life....

give her a big cuddle for me!!

Fingers crossed the medicine works well! Bless her though, she is still looking so well for a 14 year old!

By my reckoning she's in her 90s! She's pretty good, isn't she?

Have you thought about any homeopathic meds? Ask your vet if he can recommend any.

I hope she responds well to the meds and bless you for doing everything to make her comfortable in her twilight years.

Awww, she's a little darling.

At the end of the day, as much as we really don't want to have to medicate our pets, if it helps ease any pain / discomfort then it is truly worth it.
She's doing so well for her age and I know that you would do anyyhing to keep her happy and comfortable

Caryll I've had her on this one for the last 4-5 months
http://www.vetsallnatural.com.au/labels/jointform.pdf
There is another one that I might think about when the one above runs out called Joint Guard
http://www.petsonthepark.com.au/prod344.htm

I should add that it was Vanessa that gave me the tip re the green lip mussel powder when I first joined the forum, so thanks hun.

I use a similar product for myself. It definately seems to help out.

no worries... glad to help!!!...it has certainly put a spring in Jethro's step.. he is on it all year round...

how is Kita today anyway??

Being her noisy little self demanding one throw her ball even if she can't see where it lands.

Awwww, she's just gorgeous Throw the ball Mum

Aww dear of her! She's so sweet.

I hope the neds have a really posistive effect on her. She is doing so well for her age, you should be so proud, you've obviusly given her all the love and care she could ever want or need. Kita and Izzy are lucky to have you.

Bless the precious little girl..

Poor old girl. Hope the meds help her.

Oh she is such a darling if it makes her older years more comfortable then its a good thing.