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Annie had her annual vet visit this week.
Our vet is awesome. Not allowed to go in with Annie but got to talk and watch through the window.
After a thorough physical exam, the vet mentioned Annie's front feet have a slight turn inwards she says may be related to her chest conformation. Not something I had seen before but, looking at her, she is probably right. She said we will watch Annie for signs of arthritis as she ages due to that. This was particularly concerning to me since last time she was there (last spring) the vet noticed slight swelling in one of the front ankles.
I didn't think to ask the vet at the time, but are there any suggestions for osteoarthritis prevention I can do now before it begins? Supplements? I have arthritis myself (not osteo) so the idea of Annie in that kind of pain is rather horrifying..
She is not standing straight and balanced at all in this photo but best I could manage with my dog who was irritated with me for waking her up! I will try again later to get a better picture.
Our vet is awesome. Not allowed to go in with Annie but got to talk and watch through the window.
After a thorough physical exam, the vet mentioned Annie's front feet have a slight turn inwards she says may be related to her chest conformation. Not something I had seen before but, looking at her, she is probably right. She said we will watch Annie for signs of arthritis as she ages due to that. This was particularly concerning to me since last time she was there (last spring) the vet noticed slight swelling in one of the front ankles.
I didn't think to ask the vet at the time, but are there any suggestions for osteoarthritis prevention I can do now before it begins? Supplements? I have arthritis myself (not osteo) so the idea of Annie in that kind of pain is rather horrifying..
She is not standing straight and balanced at all in this photo but best I could manage with my dog who was irritated with me for waking her up! I will try again later to get a better picture.