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Thursday, February 18, 2010

Mary Remer of What A Good Dog


Posted by Amy Worden @ 10:35 AM  Permalink | 1 comment
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  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 1:58 PM, 03/18/2010
    Hi Mary, I have a very senior German Shepherd Dog, Augustus, he's 11. I know every day is a blessing to have him at this point in his life. He's on a senior diet and for what it's worth he's in as good a shape as he can be. He's on Rimadyl for arthritis, as well as a joint health supplement. He's still the king of the neighborhood, but it seems that he gets a little slower each day. He walks 3 times a day and he used to be out in front of me with that unmistakable Shepherd trot. Now he sort of lags behind me and lumbers along at his own slow pace. He's also getting a little wobbly in the rear end. I know it's normal for one his age, but he still has plenty of drive. He sees the Vet pretty regularly but the age changes seem more apparent every day. Do we need more meds? , more exercise? This is hard.
    — jcpaul


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Amy Worden is a politics and government reporter for the Inquirer. In that capacity she has explored a range of animal issues from dog kennel law improvements and horse slaughter to the comeback of peregrine falcons and pigeon hunts. From hamsters to horses, animals have always been part of her life. To pass along a tip or contact Amy, click here.
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