25/10/2026
Keep those old dogs moving! Bella is a fine example 🐾
A couple of months ago I noticed Bella could hardly walk without hobbling and walking like she was walking on “hot rocks”.
As a vet nurse I have a keen eye for details like this and it turns out cheeky Bella sometimes avoids her daily pain relief medication too.
After informing Bella’s owner, who loves her dearly! but unfortunately had a very nasty fall which has left her unable to walk for some
time, it was easy to miss these small details.
At 16 years young! she has inevitable arthritis, so it is important to keep those joints moving, which will also preserve and maintain muscle mass needed to provide support to the weakened joints.
Equally important is the mental stimulation she gets from a little walk.
Now look how happy and much more agile she is! since we have been having our daily meds and our regular little 15 minute walks 😁!
If you need help with this please contact the vet nurse at Pet Support to book a walk and observation check.