If Being Spoiled Is Wrong, I Don't Want To Be Right

Okay. Look at that face. 
I will admit that I am biased in thinking that she is cute. But she is such a sweet old girl. 

I have a comforter folded up on the bed and she found it to be the perfect pillow for taking naps.

Back in May of this year, she became lame in her right hind leg. Those of you who have followed her journey know that she has to take daily medication to help her with pain. She has severe arthritis in her lower back and can't put weight on her right leg.
Since then, she has made a lot of adjustments to her everyday routines.

Here she is by her water fountain, which she loves. She'll sometimes spend hours lying near it.

And will sometimes just lay her head on it or drink without standing up. We can tell if she has been sleeping with her head on the water since her neck and whiskers are really wet. I removed the waterfall feature from the fountain because the top of her head was always getting wet.

It's important for her to drink water since she has kidney disease. We observe her litter box every day to make sure her kidneys continue to function.

She has finally started grooming herself. Grooming is an activity that I follow closely. When cats are not feeling well, they tend to ignore this routine.

A well-feeling cat commonly will wash their face every time they eat.

You don't want their hair to get matted. This can happen if they are unable to groom themselves. So it is very important that you try to brush them daily.

Fanny has difficulty raising and straightening her hind legs so she doesn't groom her hind quarters like she'd like to. That's an area that will be prone to matting.

Before, Fanny didn't like to be brushed, but now she seems to love it and it seems to relax her.

Another activity that I have to observe closely is that she is pooping and that she isn't straining. Our Vet has prescribed a laxative that I give her daily.

But, I think she is doing much better. She seems to have adapted to her limp. She takes frequent rest stops when she walks a long distance. 

She is interacting with us more. 
She is more vocal and her appetite has increased.

Love❤ 
Fanny loves to be cuddled and pampered. (spoiled)
Who wouldn't?

Show your pet some love❤

Please share any stories you may have about a pet with aging or medical issues. Would love to hear how they (and you) are coping.

Darlene