my little stove top sophers

I found out today that my youngest rescue dog has mild hip dyspepsia. She has been so stiff for the last few months and it has been happening more and more. So today when I took them to their yearly vet visit, I asked the vet about. She did x-rays and what she found I almost cried. it looked like her mom was not eating right when she had her and it caused  sophies hips to deform and splinter. She is almost two years old and its only mild for now. I started her on a joint medication and pain pills. I am trying to find alternatives to the pain pills but mostly I just want her to not be in pain.

Dogs...

When I was growing up we always had dogs. There has always been dogs around me to protect, love, spoil and cuddle. So when I moved away to college it was natural for me to want my own. So I rescued Roxy and Sophie from the local shelter. I gotta say that I have learned so much about dogs in the last two years. Here is the list I have so far.

1. Enjoy sleeping how ever you want in your own bed before you get a dog because after they come it's not your bed anymore.

2. Just because they give you the extremely sad face doesnt mean you have to give in (in theory)

3. Guard your plate of food with you'r life and NEVER leave it unattended.

4. Buy a car with interior fabric the same color as your dog. If not invest in a good shop vac.

5. If your dog doesnt like loud noises go as far away from fireworks as possible on July fourth.

6. If you come home from a party and leave your pants on the floor don't expect them to be in the same state you left them the night before. 

7. Always have doggy waste bags....ALWAYS.

8. Your breakfast comes second now. 

9. treats are ALWAYS a must.

10. Be prepared to be embarrassed at dog obedience.