Waiting, perhaps less than patiently, for the vet. My hand rested on Stella’s throat as Dr. Landry examined used her scope on Stella’s eyes. I felt a very gentle tremble in Stella’s throat as she expressed her discomfort. All three were quite good, I’m pleased with how they tolerated the poking and prodding. It was good to hear Dr. Landry pronounce all of them in good shape considering their ages.
We took all of the dogs to our vet, Wallaceburg Animal Hospital to get their vaccinations and exams. As we waited for the vet to come into the room, Achilles and Stella investigated the room. That’s Achilles in the foreground. Stella demonstrated her superb memory. Look just to the right of centre. She is standing on her hind feet. Just above the countertop you see her ears, nose, and the top of her head. She’s looking at the jars of treats.
All three are in pretty good shape for seniors. Achilles is who knows how old, our guess is 10 or 11, Kendal is 13, and Stella 11. All have a little degradation in their vision. It’s challenging for Kendal to get around, what with his arthritic left front. We manage his pain with Tramadol. We’re are supplementing with glucosamine/chondroitin and have started Catrophen injections to see of that will help. We are undecided. His appetite’s robust, he wants to walk, is still interested in life. He’s doing pretty good for an old boy.
We’re very blessed to have these three good dogs.
I captured Achilles during a recent evening. He is as sweet as this photo suggests. A good boy and we are so very blessed to have him.
I think he wears grey very well.
Our Kendal.
Senior dog, wise dog, enthusiastic dog, loved dog.
Good dog.
Kendal’s graying eyebrows and chin provide an appearance of the distinguished gentleman.
Kendal is 12 1/2, our elder statesman. His eyes are bright, coat healthy, appetite good, willing and ready to walk. The scare we had at the first of this year has made me much more appreciative of how blessed we are to have such a healthy boy.
Kendal, surveying his world.
Kendal dotes on Faye. Rightly so, she adopted him about ten years ago. Here he is zoomed in on her. He is an elder statesman now, he’s twelve plus and entitled to some special treatment. Kendal is not perfect, who is? At twelve he is still enthusiastic, full of life. He’s a good boy and I love him.
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