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<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>All these months of testing to find out why Arthur
has been guzzling water and all his tests came out negative. I decided he was in
pain and started him on tramadol. He stopped guzzling water. Then he
seemed to have a set back and started knuckling under on both front and read
paws on his left side. He may have injured himself since the tramadol is
blocking pain. I got a referral to a chiropractor this week and he had his
first visit this morning. I brought his ex-rays and doc confirmed his back
is pretty bad. Doc that took the x-rays also gave him neurontin, which has
helped some. Chiropractor said he's been treating another basset that was
walking the same way as Art and now she's almost back to normal. We
go back next week for another adjustment. Meanwhile mom-slave is
recuperating from a hip replacement and I've had a set back. I was doing
great last week. Now this week it hurts real bad and I am just
shaking. Dad is going out of town next week for work. First time
gone since my surgery. I need a little drool that I can manage Conrad and
Art without hurting myself.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>Ann</FONT></DIV></BODY></HTML>