07/12/2024
Welcome Payton! Sugar-coated and extra sweet 🥰🍬 What a kissable little face~
Payton is a 14yr old lab cattle dog rescue with a long medical history (managed), a prior TPLO surgery for a CCL tear, and is now struggling with bad arthritis. 💥
Payton's parents reported he could no longer sit on command which is a big indicator that your companion can be in discomfort. Many times I hear things akin to "they just got stubborn now that they're old", which is most often not accurate. Dogs who love to please will continue to do so when they are older, but their bodies can slow down and become painful for them. Even though they most likely would LOVE to interact how they once did, their bodies have become limited. So PLEASE never force your dog into a sit position if they are not willingly doing it on command. 🙏🏻 Always tell your vet of these developments too and get an evaluation.💫
Luckily, Payton's pet parents saw these signs and reached out for including massage into his therapy plan. He is still learning the ropes but he is such a very good boy and reallllly enjoys work on his sore, overcompensating shoulders. So happy to bring you relief, buddy! 🤗
Honored to be part of your care team, Payton Boy! ❤️