I just got home from the vet and Shi Shi has both hip dysplasia and and arthritis. Unfortunately, this is about the worst diagnosis possible, but they were caught early on, so it'll be manageable for the meantime. She will never go back to being her formal self, but the medication will help. I also opted to get the Senior Pre-Op blood work package to find out if there are any additional underlying problems, which the vet said is a very real possibility. I really don't want to hear any more bad news about the dog, but it's best to find out all of the problems now.
It's been an emotional day.
- Vanessa
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