A few weeks ago, our aging Shih-Tzu, Lilly had a terrifying episode. She was rolling on the floor with her back on the floor and feet spread. She couldn't stand. Mark quickly picked her up for her to stand, and after 2 attempts, she finally stood on her own and went and got in her bed. This led us to one conclusion...call the vet. We are thinking that we might have to put her down. She will be 13 years old in January....we cried all night long, and checked on her excessively. The next day at 4 would be determining our future with our behold companion. Got to the vet after she had a galloping good time down our hall....so I was feeling good about the visit. Time the vet touched her, she did this high pitched squeal like a child...the vet immediately let go of her. Again she touched her, and again this high pitched squeal comes out of this little dog. Then I touched her, squeezed her paw and rubbed on her....nothing. She is watching the vet, and has her hand got close to Lilly....the high pitch squeal started. Dr. Joni just went on and examined her all while this ear piercing squealing is coming out of this black and white fur ball. The diagnoses....some muscle loss in her back legs and a slight heart murmur. The vet said that all this was on a level for a dog about 7 or 8 years old...at 13 it should be worse. But the real diagnose was...she is 99.99% SPOILED. I paid $50 to be told something that I already know??? She told us that Lilly would be with us many more years to come. She is still Lilly, the Shih-Tzu with the attitude.
After a trip to the groomers. She is just as dramatic there as she is at the vet's.
Doing what she likes to do best...sleep!!!
She is sacked out again!!!
She just barely lets her nose peek out from the covers.
Going for a ride...not her favorite thing.
Looking regal and like royalty.
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