Restless

Bella has developed a couple of symptoms recently that are troubling.  She will often lay on the floor near my office and whine quietly.  I don't know if she's wanting a treat (she ALWAYS wants food...more so now that she;'s on the Prednisone it seems) or if she's experiencing some pain.  Second, she's often panting...and not when she's been exercising...she pants when she should be relaxed and comfortable.  Third, her appetite seems off the charts.  I'm now feeding her three times a day and giving her treats more often than usual.  I'm told that an increased appetite comes as a side affect of Prednisone, so its not totally out of the blue.

Tonite Sherry mentioned that Bella seems restless...as if something is wrong and she can't get comfortable.  That seems like a pretty good description of her condition.

Still, her behavior seems pretty good;  she wants to chase tennis balls although her stamina is definitely in decline.  When I see her slowing, I will cut the retrieving sessions short and take her home for a treat.  In recent weeks I've had her out three times a day, though once or twice is more common.

Sherry and I had talked about leaving home for a week or so to visit Mom in Victor, but I'm really uncomfortable leaving Bella right now.  Watching her closely.