Benni Girl at the park
For those of you who have asked about Benni's health condition this is the story. Back months ago she seemed to hyperventilate a lot and we thought it was excitement at having Kerri and Alex here etc. But it's gotten so bad the least exertion causes her to pant in great pants.
We went to the vet a few weeks ago and she had a complete workup, X-rays, blood work, urinalysis, the whole deal short of an echocardiogram. Nothing "blatantly" wrong but "maybe" heart because her tongue turns gray when this happens. So no walking, no exertion of any kind. Benni feels good as far as eating and wanting to play and doesn't understand why no walks and no running after her ball.
I'm going to try to get her to the park like this photo this morning shows, so she can roll in the grass and enjoy the outdoors when it's still cool. We park and walk only to the grass and she rolls and then lies still. She panted excessively today from just rolling.
Benni isn't young, 12 in Sept. and she's a big dog so my heart hurts for what may come. On good advice from Laura and others, I'm just trying to enjoy each day and love her and hope to keep her as long as she enjoys her life. She's my best friend and last dog because of my own age.
Benni Girl at the park
For those of you who have asked about Benni's health condition this is the story. Back months ago she seemed to hyperventilate a lot and we thought it was excitement at having Kerri and Alex here etc. But it's gotten so bad the least exertion causes her to pant in great pants.
We went to the vet a few weeks ago and she had a complete workup, X-rays, blood work, urinalysis, the whole deal short of an echocardiogram. Nothing "blatantly" wrong but "maybe" heart because her tongue turns gray when this happens. So no walking, no exertion of any kind. Benni feels good as far as eating and wanting to play and doesn't understand why no walks and no running after her ball.
I'm going to try to get her to the park like this photo this morning shows, so she can roll in the grass and enjoy the outdoors when it's still cool. We park and walk only to the grass and she rolls and then lies still. She panted excessively today from just rolling.
Benni isn't young, 12 in Sept. and she's a big dog so my heart hurts for what may come. On good advice from Laura and others, I'm just trying to enjoy each day and love her and hope to keep her as long as she enjoys her life. She's my best friend and last dog because of my own age.