Pooka and Paddy are doing great. Paddy's seasonal allergies are acting up a bit, but the new 'script and a change in the weather in the next month or so should make him a lot more comfortable.
Dr. Brown said Pooka is holding her weight well and Paddy's poundage is acceptable for a purebred ChunkaLunka
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Pooka is developing cataracts which make her near vision a bit blurry, but her nose is very capable of getting her to the treats. And I guarantee you that she sees a lot better than I do. She is still able to get up and down the steps to the basement (even though it is a bit scary to to watch those back legs slip/slide every which way). I am not sure why she loves to go to the basement because, as we all know, it is NOT to use the litter boxes. If any of you have cats and/or dogs with joint issues, please speak with your vets about injectable Adequan. It has made such a difference in her mobility and comfort level.
Paddy's fur is a bit dry and coarse and whether it is age related (he is twelve and a half) or allergy induced we are not sure, but he is getting a salmon oil (omega 3/omega 6) supplement which should help make him soft and shiny again.
Pooka's coat is still lovely...fluffy, soft. She gets professionally groomed once a month and truly seems to enjoy her spa day.
That's about it for now. Hope everyone is doing well and surviving these trying times.