Goatman
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Cassidy is my 12.5 year old GSP.. has been an awesome companion and the best hunter that I have been associated with....but...
In March, I had 2 Mast Tumors removed, one from her elbow area, and one from her rump... well, I have discovered additional lumps, with the largest below the site of the previous removal on her front leg. This one doesn't seem to be bothering her at all.
She has been favoring her back hip/leg area for a while, (Not the same side as the removed tumor), but nothing seems obvious.. Some days she uses it just fine, (especially when running), other days she acts her age and kinda limps around... I have noticed a loss of muscle mass on this leg, but then again, she is losing weight due to the cancer...
She always has been a tough one.. she used to tear her self up quite often, sew her up and she was ready for more....
So, here is a new season upon us... I was thinking that she would love to hit a few smaller fields, not overwork her... at her age, and knowing that her time is limited, should I let her enjoy what will most likely be her last year? Or officially retire her? Unfortunately, the retirement option will most likely be for both of us...
Goatman
In March, I had 2 Mast Tumors removed, one from her elbow area, and one from her rump... well, I have discovered additional lumps, with the largest below the site of the previous removal on her front leg. This one doesn't seem to be bothering her at all.
She has been favoring her back hip/leg area for a while, (Not the same side as the removed tumor), but nothing seems obvious.. Some days she uses it just fine, (especially when running), other days she acts her age and kinda limps around... I have noticed a loss of muscle mass on this leg, but then again, she is losing weight due to the cancer...
She always has been a tough one.. she used to tear her self up quite often, sew her up and she was ready for more....
So, here is a new season upon us... I was thinking that she would love to hit a few smaller fields, not overwork her... at her age, and knowing that her time is limited, should I let her enjoy what will most likely be her last year? Or officially retire her? Unfortunately, the retirement option will most likely be for both of us...
Goatman