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Dog
Cindy &
Bailey
King Charles Cavalier Spaniel(M) 10 yo
enlarged heartheart murmur (Stage 2)allergiesOverweightEyes twitch at timeIntermittent breathing changes in a dog with heart diseaseIncreased drinking and urination of uncertain significanceBack leg shaking after walks suggesting possible exercise-related strain or weaknessUncertainty about early signs of anxiety or distressgrievingBack legs shake after walk
Dog
Cindy &
Bella
Mixed(F) 12 yo
dentocarcinoma of the lungstatus post lung lobectomytumor metastasis to hind legstatus post hind leg amputationHistory of serious cancer and major surgeriesChange in urination frequencyPrevious period of reduced appetite and behavior change before amputationOngoing need to monitor for subtle changes in mobility and daily comfortreduced appetite prior to amputationbehavior not her usual self prior to amputationincreased appetite after amputationacting more like herself after amputation
Dog
Anonymous &
Shrek
Chow Chow(M) 9 yo
osteoarthritisRapidly worsening mobility and leg painPain present most of the time, limiting activitiesIndoor accidents possibly related to mobility or discomfortNeed to understand how well current pain management is workingsudden difficulty walkinglimpingleg is painful to step on
Cat
Lauren &
Eddie
(M) 18 yo
Struggling to breathe at rest, which is an emergency concern in cats.Uncertain urine output in a male cat, with a need to confirm normal clumps and avoid possible blockage.Frequent litter box accidents and straining to defecate, suggesting bathroom trips are difficult and uncomfortable.Stopped grooming and frequent soiling, indicating hygiene and dignity are becoming harder to maintain.Very low activity and engagement, raising concern about how much Eddie is still able to enjoy his days.Caregiver suspects Eddie is in a lot of pain based on posture, facial expression, and daily behaviour.difficulty using the litter boxdefecating outside the litter boxproblem has worsened in the last weekstraining in defecation postureappears stuck while trying to defecatevery skinnystill eatingstopped grooming selfowner suspects cat is in a lot of pain
Cat
Anonymous &
Sanibel
(F) 18 yo
chronic kidney diseasethyroid diseaseanemiaAdvanced age with multiple chronic conditions (kidney disease, thyroid disease, anemia).Ongoing weight loss and lethargy in the context of fragile intake and hydration.Constipation with hard pellet stools despite lactulose, plus occasional litter box accidents.Leg weakness, much lower activity, and possible underlying discomfort with movement.Reduced engagement and mostly sleepy days, suggesting a smaller, more limited daily world.Loss of weight lethargic
Dog
Anonymous &
Daisy
Mixed Breed(F) 17 yo
Slowly worsening mobility with stiffness and slippingIntermittent anxiety and nighttime restlessnessEmerging confusion and getting lost in the home environmentOccasional labored breathing without clear triggersgetting lost in the housegetting stuck under chairs or behind furniturepacing in the morningpacing at nightforgets where her bed isforgets how to get into her bedbecoming more protective over foodstiff back legsslipping on hard floor
Dog
Casey &
Phineus
Terrier X(M) 16 yo
Slowly worsening mobility with slips, crashes, and stair difficultiesFrequent signs of discomfort that limit daily activitiesNighttime restlessness, anxiety, and changes in sleep–wake patternsIncreasing urine accidents that impact hygiene and routinesOverall mix of good and hard days requiring more support and supervisionvery old dogstruggles to walk on hardwood floorsbent back leg position when standing on rugsanxious and unsettled at nightpacing around at nightjumping off the bedstruggles on dog stairs to get back on bednearly daily urine accidents if not taken out immediatelysometimes urinates on porch deck instead of grasscan go up and down stairs but often crashes on the stairsoften carried on stairs to avoid potential crasheswalks around excitedly to see ownersexcited jumping or mini zoomies once a day or moresometimes full zoomieseating okaydrinking okay
Cat
Anonymous &
Hally Comet
(F) 15 yo
Dental. Needs extraction of 2 resorbed teeth.Barely eating with reduced drinking and slight weight lossKnown dental disease with bleeding gums and trouble eating, suggesting oral discomfortMuch lower activity level, sometimes hunched posture, and focused grooming of one areaEmotional withdrawal with hiding, low engagement, and sleeping away from familytrouble eatingbleeding at gum line of canine teethsleeping away from familyhiding at timesbeing force-fed with a syringenot acting like usual self
Dog
Aimee &
Juliet
Chihuahua(F) 13 yo
bladder cancerheart murmuronofistulaEmerging gastrointestinal upset with diarrhea, vomiting, and skipped mealsMild weight loss over several daysPossible pain or discomfort signs slowly getting worse and affecting activityNeed to watch hydration and overall energy with ongoing GI symptomsMixed pattern of good and bad days while living with serious illnessesdiarrheavomiting
Dog
Brandy &
Slash
Pit(M) 14 yo
cancertumorsVery low appetite with recent noticeable weight lossReduced drinking and urinationMarked increase in sleep and reduced voluntary activityLimping and stiffness possibly limiting comfortIncreased withdrawal and less engagement with familyhardly eats anythinghardly drinkssleeps all dayhas not needed to go to the restroomdoes not seem to be in pain
Dog
Angie &
Tater
Black Mouth Cur(M) 15 yo
soft tissue sarcomatumor growthFrequent anxiety and difficulty settlingEvening discomfort and restlessnessSubtle appetite changes and mild weight lossMild cognitive and behavioral changesSoft tissue sarcoma and tumor growth in an aging dogseeming downincreased anxietymore particular about what he eatsSlowing down limping
Dog
Lauren &
Leo
Doxie Terrier(M) 16 yo
possible upper gastrointestinal ulcer or massFrequent daily pain affecting some activitiesSlowly worsening mobility and increasing need for helpRecurring diarrhea and risk of dehydrationCollapsing esophagus with morning coughing episodesIndoor accidents and hygiene managementbloody and black diarrhea previously resolved with medicationliquid runny brown diarrheaeating and drinking well for last 2.5 weeksstool back to normal for about 2.5 weeks before recurring diarrhea
Dog
Bessie &
Lucy
Minature Schnauzer(F) 12 yo
Cushing diseasepancreatitisPossible underlying discomfort or pain despite uncertaintyRestlessness, hard stomach, and retching suggesting gastrointestinal discomfortSlowly worsening mobility with slipping or stumblingMild but noticeable cognitive changes and altered sleep–wake patternsIntermittent anxiety or distress affecting her ability to settleOngoing skin irritation requiring routine careskin issuesstomach is very hardrestlessretching / wanting to vomit
Dog
Anonymous &
Lila
Golden Retriever(F) 13 yo
stage three kidney diseaselaryngeal paralysissoft cell sarcoma (recently removed, currently cancer free)Back hip issueFrequent breathing difficulty and coughing affecting daily comfortReduced appetite over several months, with food preferences shifting away from her renal dietPossible evening and nighttime discomfort with movement and settlingIncreased drinking and urination in the context of kidney diseaseMultiple chronic conditions that together influence energy and activityDrinking more water , at times it comes back up . She’s isn’t interested in eating first thing in the morning unless it’s people food . She’s isn’t interested eats renile diet mixed with ground turkey as well as her supplements
Dog
Mia &
Koko
Staffordshire(M) 14 yo
intervertebral disc disease (IVDD)Degenerative myelopathyProgressive, significant mobility limitations with frequent assistance neededDaily pain that clearly limits comfort and activityWorsening fecal incontinence and hygiene challengesFrequent anxiety or distress with trembling and vocalizingMore bad days than good days overallprogressive fecal incontinence (pooping without noticing)no urinary incontinence yet (no pee accidents)dragging of back legsknuckling of back legsincreased weakness in front legsneeds major effort and/or assistance to get upable to get up on his own with difficultyhistory of slip/fall injuryprevious loss of leg control with partial recoverymobility progressively worse over last several months
Dog
Anonymous &
Teddy
Mini Poodle(M) 15 yo
chronic bronchitisslightly elevated kidney levels (history)low platelet countelevated liver levelsDaily vomiting and diarrhea with prior blood in stool and vomitFrequent anxiety and nighttime restlessnessPossible daily discomfort that seems to be slowly worseningOngoing breathing effort in a dog with chronic bronchitisIncreased drinking and urination with hygiene challenges and skin irritationOverall sense of more bad days than goodvomiting with blood spots (2 weeks ago)bloody diarrhea (2 weeks ago)ongoing daily vomiting (non-bloody)ongoing daily diarrhea (non-bloody)
Dog
Anonymous &
Axel
Mixed(M) 13 yo
kidney disease stage 3blindnessSudden refusal of food and water todayStage 3 kidney disease with reduced drinking and peeingGradual decline in mobility and post-walk exhaustionMore bad days than good days overallsleeps a lotrefusing to eat todayrefusing to drink water todaywent blindgetting slower over the last few weekshardly moving after walk this morning
Dog
Elizabeth &
Piper
Samoyed(F) 12 yo
diabetesLiver cancerReduced appetite and reliance on hand-feedingNoticeable weight loss over more than a weekIncreased need for help with mobilityMore demanding hygiene and cleaning needsSubtle cognitive and engagement changesLiving with diabetes and liver cancerdrooling, tired, not eating much except cinnamon toast hand fed
Dog
Lisa &
Marlowe
Chihuahua14 yo
cognitive declineIVDDdental disease (bad gums and teeth)Frequent pain and discomfort limiting daily activitiesProgressive hind-end weakness and mobility declineCognitive changes with pacing, confusion, and sleep disruptionIncreased thirst, urination, and accidents affecting comfort and hygieneOverall sense of more bad days than gooddoesn’t like to be held or touchedback legs giving outhas not wanted to go for a walk for at least six monthswants owner to be near but not too closehearing lossvision lossincreased appetite (wants to eat every two hours)frequent going outsidesleeping much of the timepacing