My old girl has the heart of a lion.
Della had some bloodwork done last week and the results showed her kidney levels were not good.
Her appetite has been poor as happens when their kidneys start to go.
We have been cooking special foods for her just trying to get her to eat.
We gave her 500ml of fluids under her skin and that really helped her for a few days.
Her spirits perked up when my son and his family arrived for Thanksgiving.
We just gave her another 500mls yesterday and she ate pretty well last night.
She wants to hang out with us and has been able to take short walks and wander around in the back yard.
Like every other pet owner I am praying she goes in her sleep however I know that rarely happens.
It helps me to write about what is happening to Della and I thank you all for listening.
As long as she is okay getting the fluids under the skin we will do that for her.
It helps to flush the kidneys when they are no longer working well.
Kind of like people getting dialysis.
She really should be on IV fluids for a few days but that is only a temporary fix and I don’t think she would be happy at the Vet’s office in a run.
The fluids under the skin is not a cure it just makes her feel better.
Here is my brave girl today on Thanksgiving with my daughter-in-law and grandson.
She was up for a little walk and truly enjoy sharing dinner with us.
She ate pretty well tonight!
I am thankful for each day we get with Della.
I’m also thankful for all the support from the fellow photographers here.

Della passed away peacefully in her own home on Dec. 6, 2023.
She had turned 15 years old in September.
She had a long and wonderful life and will be missed forever.