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How is Poppy today?
Poppy
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Thank you everyone. In the usual way of things, she is actually a lot better today! 
We've upped her medication, and she is steadier on her back legs, not as lame on her front legs, and is back to being bright and cheerful in herself. She hates the heat, and it is very hot here right now (35 degrees...) but it is due to cool down at the weekend so that will also make things easier for her.
I did ask the vet about the dreaded put-to-sleep situation, and when we get to that point we can make an appointment and they will come out to us, which I am very relieved about as Poppy is very anxious at the vet's and I would like to spare her that. However, that day is not come yet, and we live to fight another day!! I know we will continue to have ups and downs, and it is true that generally this is a downward trend - but that's ok, as long as she is happy and is eating well and going out for little strolls in the woods, then I think her quality of life is pretty good.
We've upped her medication, and she is steadier on her back legs, not as lame on her front legs, and is back to being bright and cheerful in herself. She hates the heat, and it is very hot here right now (35 degrees...) but it is due to cool down at the weekend so that will also make things easier for her.I did ask the vet about the dreaded put-to-sleep situation, and when we get to that point we can make an appointment and they will come out to us, which I am very relieved about as Poppy is very anxious at the vet's and I would like to spare her that. However, that day is not come yet, and we live to fight another day!! I know we will continue to have ups and downs, and it is true that generally this is a downward trend - but that's ok, as long as she is happy and is eating well and going out for little strolls in the woods, then I think her quality of life is pretty good.
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@MellowYellow what type of medication is Poppy on?
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- Malvern Worcestershire
@MellowYellow that sounds more encouraging. As long as she is happy and eating well, which she is, then keep her going 
That’s good! I hope the cooler weather helps too.
She is on Previcox for the arthritis, and on Pexion for the epilepsy.
Yeah, he was a lunatic! He grabbed and humped a young labrador so enthusiastically that I had to drag him off by the collar!!! Hasn't done that for years!!I’m so sorry to read this about darling Poppy. I know how heartbreaking it is. I’m so glad things are looking better.
How was Merlin with the extra meds? He probably felt wonderful!
We had a really nice little outing this morning. We drove to a local valley running through forested hills, with a stream, where it is always nice and cool. OH and Merlin went for a good hike, about an hour and a half, and Poppy and I just chilled - bit of sniffing, bit of meandering, bit of sitting on a bench reading a book (me) and watching the world go by (her). Lots of nice dogs and people. It was lovely, and just the right pace for her.
By the way, the book is James Rebanks' The Place of Tides, I am loving it! Very beautiful and quite haunting.
By the way, the book is James Rebanks' The Place of Tides, I am loving it! Very beautiful and quite haunting.
Ah Poppy... After several months of generally pretty good health for a 13-year-old dog, Pops has been losing her appetite. Today and yesterday she has barely eaten or drunk a thing, and has clearly been feeling unwell. After various tests we got the bad news today that she has some sort of cancerous growth in her digestive system. The vet practice are being very kind, and they agree with me that the best thing now for Poppy is palliative care, in order to keep her as comfortable and happy as possible for the time she has left. She did go into the garden with Merlin and me today and she sat in the sunshine while I planted some bulbs, and I roasted some chicken this evening and she actually ate a bit of that with some sweet potato and pumpkin, and then I sat and cuddled her while watching some television, so all in all it was actually quite a nice day.
I don't even want to post this, because then it will seem so real.
I don't even want to post this, because then it will seem so real.
Jacqui-S
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Oh Karen
Give Poppy a hug from me too
Give Poppy a hug from me too
This makes complete sense, and I’m so sorry. It sounds like she had a good day, hopefully you’ll have some more to come. Your love for Poppy is so clear, we’re with you xI don't even want to post this, because then it will seem so real.
Atemas
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My heart goes out to you @MellowYellow