06/03/2026
Old man Corey got his first injection of Adequan at his appointment today. He’ll be getting an injection every week for the first four weeks, followed by once every month. He’s been on Galliprant, glucosamine, and tramadol as needed, but X-rays showed the arthritis in his left shoulder is progressing, so he’s also getting gabapentin added to the mix, and will remain on HepatoSupport for his liver health. The bones in his forearms are also wearing down, so we’ll continue to monitor that in case it could be cancer.
At 16yrs old, he’s lived an active life with many games of fetch that’s likely contributed to the wear on his joints. He’s always been a morning dog, but lately he’s been slower getting up. Anyone that knows Corey knows he’s happiest with a ball in his mouth (that OBD -obsessive ball disorder doesn’t ever go away), or when he’s wind surfing on a car ride.
As hard as it is to see our dogs age, these types of geriatric issues are to be expected. We have no control over what a dog’s orthopedic health is going to look like, especially when we have no idea who bred them, but what is in our control is their weight, their dental health, and their life experiences. We’re religious about yearly dental cleanings, which have helped him maintain good heart health and kidney health, and we’ll always advocate for a lean corgi over a chonky corgi.
At this stage in life, the best we can do for Corey is monitor his pain management, movement, and make sure he stays at a lean weight. It’s all about quality over quantity over here, so listening to what he and his body tell us are top priority. Since it looks like we need to retire the ball, we’re gonna have to get Corey’s bucketlist ride in an e-bike sidecar scheduled sooner rather than later. If you happen to have an e-bike with a side car or bike with a trailer and would like to give some extra wind surfing adventures, we know he would love and appreciate it!
