Christmas gives us
the opportunity to
pause and reflect
on the important
things around us.
...David Cameron
Little Sophie Belle turned 16 1/2 on December 17. Every day is a bonus day that she is here with us. She is wearing one of her cotton Christmas pajamas. It keeps her comfortable, warm and cozy.
I keep Sophie going with her care, food and supplements. She is fed:
-Just Food for Dogs Renal Support Low Protein
-Open Farm Bone Broth
-Zesty Paws Probiotic Bites
-Bixbi Joints & Mobility made with Mushrooms
-Dr. Pol Plaque Off
-Wild Alaskan Salmon Oil
-Senilife for Brain Health
-NaturVet No Scoot
-Ascorbic Acid Vitamin C
-Zesty Paws Calming Bites
-Zesty Paws Cognition Bite
-Just Food for Dogs Calm
Along with fresh carrots, green beans, asparagus or broccoli, cranberries and blueberries, I mix it all up in the VitaMix into a soup consistency. She laps it up. It is extra work but I love her. I do not add up the expense.
She only weighs 5 pounds but loses weight in the winter due to her metabolism.
Whatever helps to keep her in the best health for as long as possible. Plus, she needs 24/7 companionship so she doesn't have anxiety or confusion.
Sophie is slowing down. She will let us know when it is her time if her legs give out or she stops eating. Inevitable, but I don't want to think about it.
Will someone do this for me when I need extra care? I don't think so...
@louannwarren@joysabin@365projectorgheatherb Thank you so much! I do everything I can to take good care of my family animals. Sophie Belle has slept on the bed with us since February too. And Katniss sleeps at my feet. We found that when Sophie wasn't with us at night, she paced and circled and was confused. I think she goes through a touch of sundowners. I watch and listen and make adjustments to keep them happy.
Sophie Belle likes her pajamas. We even have several matching pair! She is a good little dog and couch companion. Thank you for your nice comments.
I wanted you all to see part of Sophie’s and my pajama collection…just for fun!
https://365project.org/gardenfolk/365/2022-01-30