Hot Dog

Whisky : Oh oh. The car's stopped...

Whisky : I feel conflicted. I wanna leave but yet, I wanna go in...

*sniff sniff sniff*

WHISKY! Were you thinking of going potty?
Whisky : Of course not!

Whisky : That doggy just came out....and that can only mean one thing...it's MY turn!
*hides behind Daddy's legs*

Dr S : Open wide......
Whisky : Hrrummpf. Dr S says my tongue color tells her I'm a *hot* dog

Whisky : Mommy! What's Dr S doing back there?
She's taking your pulse, sweetie. Hold still

Whisky : She's needling me! Can't we skip all these and get to the last bit?

Whisky : How long more?
Just a few more minutes and it'll be happy time!

If you biggify, you should be able to see the needles around her upper thigh and hip area

Whisky : HAPPY TIME is here!

Whisky : Give the *hot* dog the hot dog! Yum yum

Whisky was recently diagnosed with osteoarthritis in her hips during her annual checkup. She is able to move around fine, but will occasionally struggle to get up. The acupuncture sessions are for her general well being and also for management of the osteoarthritis. Once we get the go ahead from Dr Susanna (her acupuncturist), we will start her on physiotherapy to strengthen her hind legs (most likely swimming, to minimise the stress on her hips).

Whisky doesn't mind the acupuncture sessions and will be going for her 4th session on Monday.  :) Other than the occasional struggling to get up, Whisky is doing very well and still chases the kitties for fun.