Well, we had to say goodbye to Chica this evening. Her urine test was normal too. Her regular vet said that it might be an intestinal problem that would only show up on an ultrasound. We can't afford anymore testing or treatment, and probably wouldn't put her through it at her age anyway. She did eat a little yesterday, but nothing today. She would beg me for food, look at it, then look at me as if to say, don't you have something I can eat? Just broke my heart. She has lost so much weight and had little energy. My husband and I decided it was time. The mobile vet agreed with us, saying that usually they would eat a bit one day, then nothing the next, but decline pretty quickly. She also said she was pretty old for a chow mix. She went very peacefully, and I'm glad she isn't suffering anymore. It's almost like the real Chica left a month ago, she hasn't been her normal self lately. But we have three cats, so I'll still be busy with pets, which will occupy me thankfully.
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Sherry
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