Holly's one side is moderate-severe. The other hip is not as bad. She also had surgery on her elbow for dysplasia as well. And an acl repair.
She's sorta only got 1 good leg in the bunch. Her vet is pleasantly surprised at how well she gets on.
As to her food, I am transitioning her off the Science Diet JD her previous owners had her on and putting her on Pinnacle Trout and Sweet Potato. I hope to start incorporating raw into her diet and I would not be adverse to her going all raw. I am switching her slowly and should have her completely switched over in a week or so.
She almost seems to self limit herself a little...she'll kinda half way start to chase the ball thrown for the poodle and just sorta stop and wag her nub while he brings back the ball and then they trot on in to me together. When the fetching OCD poodle and I are going to have a marathon ball game, I leave Holly in the house so she doesn't hurt herself trying to keep up with the crazy q-tip.
I also take her on walks at a fairly relaxed pace in the evening when its cooler. I keep her off stairs as much as possible. I heft her big ol' butt in and out of cars so she doesn't jump. However the piglet does jump with all four feet off the ground at the sight of her dinner, she leaps up, lands, and quickly sits for her food.
I hope we're doing right by her. I gotta say though, Holly's main job is holding down my floor. What a change from the poodle that doesn't quit and only sleeps when neccessary to Ms. Sleep 23 hours a day Holly. If she's not eating or getting petted, or having her 12 minute burst of energy a day, she's snoring on the floor.
Thanks
Ronda
Holly's Friend