What Would You Do if It Was Your Dog: Molly's Arthritis Acting Up?

Molly

11-year-old German Shepherd
spayed female

Dog Symptoms: What Would You Do if It Was Your Dog: Molly's Arthritis Acting Up?

Molly has a history of mobility issues and lameness. Five years ago she was diagnosed with Lyme disease. She recovered well.

When Molly's symptoms returned, Lyme disease was the go-to diagnosis and Molly was put on antibiotics. This time, however, the treatment was not working. Molly was getting weaker and developed anemia as well.

Could it be the Lyme disease? Arthritis?


Some days Molly would feel better, some days worse. Some days she could barely move and wouldn't eat. Molly ended up in the emergency hospital when she passed out.

What would you do if Molly was your dog?


What would you make of these symptoms and what steps would you take? Molly was under veterinary care but the treatment was not working.

Read Molly's story to learn what her diagnosis was.


What is your dog telling you about their health?


Symptoms to Watch for in Your Dog now available in paperback and Kindle. Each chapter includes notes on when it is an emergency.

Symptoms to Watch for in Your Dog is an award-winning guide to help you better understand what your dog is telling you about their health and how to best advocate for them. 

Learn how to see and how to think about changes in your dog’s appearance, habits, and behavior. Some signs that might not trigger your concern can be important indicators that your dog needs to see a veterinarian right away. Other symptoms, while hard to miss, such as diarrhea, vomiting, or limping, are easy to spot but can have a laundry list of potential causes, some of them serious or even life-threatening. 

Symptoms to Watch for in Your Dog is a dog health advocacy guide 101. It covers a variety of common symptoms, including when each of them might be an emergency. 

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