[Oagdu] Should I be worried?

[meandthedog at oberlin.net]

> Hi All I have neve   retired a dog until this year.
She will be eight years old by next year. i haven informed the school, and
they are just
wonderful.
I have a great family in which she has had play time and stay time on
purpose.
she loves these people, and i also love them.
She has slowed down,band  has had some small problems on the road.
I want her to be a dog, and she is really excited about her new folks.
I will take care of my  physical in May, and will expect to go next year.
i understand there is
a long waiting list.'
Diane Pascal is a sweet  fluffy sweet heart. We do love them.
that is why MS. P. is going to have a great retirement.
I am not requesting where I go. I will be happy to go to either cap uses.
If you have been  to  the Origon campus tell me about it.
Love all of you, a specially Deanna and her new partner. Megan and MS. P.







Thanks everyone. I did purchase some Joaquin for Pascal. We will try that
> for him and see if it helps with his arthritis. Will keep y’all updated.
> Thanks again for all the suggestions!
> Deanna and the boys
>
> From: Oagdu [mailto:oagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Timothy J.
> Meloy via Oagdu
> Sent: Wednesday, March 30, 2016 7:48 PM
> To: Ohio Association of Guide Dog Users List
> Cc: Timothy J. Meloy
> Subject: Re: [Oagdu] Should I be worried?
>
> Hi Deanna,
> I echo the sentiments of the others who have replied to your message. He
> is likely just adjusting to retirement if the rest of his behavior is
> normal. Definitely pay close attention though. If you notice other changes
> in the of year, then you'll probably want to consult the vet. Hope this is
> helpful.
> T.J.
>
> On Mar 30, 2016, at 2:46 PM, Andrew Leach via Oagdu
> <oagdu at nfbnet.org<mailto:oagdu at nfbnet.org>> wrote:
> Hi Deanna!
>
> It is quite possible that you retired him at the correct time and the
> modification in his behavior that you are seeing is him adjusting to not
> being a guide at this point in his life.  If he acts normal other than not
> wanting to take a car ride in the morning then I personally wouldn't worry
> yet.  If you see other behaviors that concern you then I'd consider taking
> him to the vet early.
>
> From: Oagdu [mailto:oagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Deanna Lewis
> via Oagdu
> Sent: Wednesday, March 30, 2016 8:36 AM
> To: Ohio Association of Guide Dog Users List
> Cc: Deanna Lewis; gdb_midwest at groups.io<mailto:gdb_midwest at groups.io>
> Subject: [Oagdu] Should I be worried?
>
> Hi all,
> I’ve been a bit worried about my retired guide, Pascal’s behavior.
> He’s always enjoyed car rides, but lately he doesn’t seem interested
> in them as much. For instance, in the mornings, he always rode in the car
> when my mom took me to work. But now, he will eat breakfast and then go
> back down to the basement and go back to bed. When my mom goes to pick-up
> my stepdad around 4:00 PM, he will usually go along for the ride. But, now
> he hardly ever goes with us in the mornings. It’s a big change, because
> he used to love car rides so much!
> If someone comes to the house to pick me up, he acts like he wants to go
> then, but of course he can’t.
> He is still pretty active, and seems healthy, but I’m just a bit worried
> that there may be something going on with him physically. He loves to play
> with us and with Mambo, in fact he is usually the one who initiates the
> play sessions. As soon as you sit down, he brings a toy to you.
> Do you think he’s just getting lazy in his old age??? He’s only 8 ½.
> Or should I take him to the vet to be sure? I believe it is about time for
> his annual physical ( in May). So, perhaps I should take him in a bit
> early.
> Let me know your thoughts. Thanks!
> Deanna, Mambo and retired Pascal
>
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