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But I would try one thing. For whatever reason my girls did better on Carprofen than on Tramadol. I gave Millie, my very ancient German Shepard girl, 100 mg daily, and she went from not being able to get up well to playing again. My Talley girl (a Catahoua), was hit by a car and it destroyed her entire pelvis and both hips. She was first given Tramadol, but I asked for something else that was less expensive, and they gave me Carprofen. For whatever reason it just works better for pain and swelling. I also had/have them all on Cetyl M for joint health. 

I dont know if anything will help your darling girl, but it is certainly worth a try! I never give up until I have tried it all, but honestly, if several days on Carprofen doesn't see at least some improvement (I would go at least a week on it to see some change), then that should be your end point. Don't let your vet tell you Tramadol is better, it is merely more expensive. By a lot!

when you are so motivated by love.

I had to put my beloved Kofi to sleep in April. 

It was the hardest and also the most loving thing I ever did.

Keep loving your girl, and trust in your heart.

Sending so much love your way!

his spine was in terrible shape and he was on gabapentin for a while.  He finally contracted pneumonia at 12 and there was no coming back from that.  When he had xrays for his coughing, the vet said it was pneumonia but look at his poor back and it was a mess.  We made the decision when he woke us to go outside at 3 am and just laid down in the yard, it was like he was telling us he was done.  So hard to make the decision, we kept hoping he would just go on his own, but sometimes we just have to help them.  

A sincere thank you to all that have responded. Tramadol was chosen for pain control because she is also on prednisone. When using a steriod she cannot be on a anti-inflammatory. Yesterday I was planning on her passing. As of this morning she is back to being Porkie. Still has to struggle to stand but can do it without my help. Appetite is back to what has been her norm for the last few months. Brought me her favorite toy to play for a few minutes. I am praying that this isn't the last rally before the final decline. I am a hospice RN and have seen this time after time with my human patients. Perhaps I apply too many human standards to my bully but she is loved more than some humans I know.

Again...thank you for your responses and support.

Sadie was 13 1/2 when we decided to let her go.  Her backlegs were giving out and she was in pain.  We knew it was time,  we could tell she was very tired.  Her mind was there and she would still eat,  but it became difficult for her to get around.  I wish you didn't have to make these tough decisons, but I think you will know when it is time.  

I have absolutely no experience in this, and to be honest---after reading what you've tried thus far; I thought

it may be time to let her go ---ugh, the tears are starting, and  it hurts me to say that to you!!!---  ((( hugs)))) ---- HOWEVER.....once I read what

Amy said, it makes me think she could MAYBE get better with a new med ??!  I will keep your sweet

Porky and you in my prayers!!!!!!!   ((( hugs )))

P.S....our 12/13** year-old-guy is also headed in that direction, so I also appreciate learning anything I can from all

of you!!  SOOO thankful for this site !!! (( Hugs)) to all of you! 

**I say 12/13 since our rescue president has no actual date of birth, papers, etc. on him----