One Year Later

I haven't been too great about updating this blog, but here's a short update on how Pocky has progressed over the past year.

Currently, Pocky is a senior dog that stills gets lots of exercise. He doesn't run after other dogs, can't play at the dog park, and doesn't like doing the stairs more than once a day but he can walk the distance to the mailbox, which honestly last year I was afraid he'd never do again. A couple weeks ago we took him on a trip to California where we did 9 holes of a disc golf course, and he's done 18 holes at Peccole Ranch in cooler weather. Typically, he lies down in the grass when he feels like it during his walks, but I don't know if this is because he is in pain, or just doesn't want to go in the apartment.

That is the hardest part-- not knowing if Pocky is in pain. He still seems very enthusiastic to do things, and jumps up for walks and when we offer treats or go somewhere new. His spirit is good, that much is true. But, he likes his schedule and takes his meds.

Meds:
Glucosamine (Trader Joe's for Dogs)
Fish Oil
Rimadal
MSM
(twice daily)

Food: Solid Gold Hunden Flocken
Yogurt and wet food