[Dailydrool] The Stink's Back Problems

[carla kleinschmidt]

Thank you to all who responded to us about The Stink's back problems.  We saw the vetman on Monday, and he diagnosed her with spondylosis of the mid-back.  He put her on prednisone, so she had to come off her Rimadyl for now.  She is doing just fine.  She has a ramp to go in and out, but was used to using the steps to come back in.  The vet doesn't want her doing steps, so I blocked them with a doggie gate.  She would just stand at the steps and look at the back door, so I would have to go out and show her the ramp, and then she would use it.  Very frustrating.  My good Drool friend, Julie, in CO suggested I put dog biscuits on the ramp to entice her to use it to come in.  It worked!  She is now using it to go in and out, and I am very happy about it.  She has a very wobbly walk and does fall down at times, but for now she is able to take herself in and out to potty and do what she wants, so I am very thankful. 



I also wanted to say how much I love the Elder Clara cookbook and the new DD calendar.  Thanks again to all who responded to our problem.  It is very much appreciated. 



Carla K. in Indiana 

The Stink 
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