Update on Jackson - The Old Man's Aches and Pains

No surprise, due to Jackson's age (recent senior boxer rescue, age ~8), but he's showing up lame after long walks and other exercise. He's not sore right after, but gets up very stiffly after a few hours rest. I took him to my vet, who agreed, after checking all his limbs, that he probably has arthritis in one front shoulder (I declined an x-ray to confirm, as it wouldn't change the treatment). We're currently managing it with Metacam and a joint supplement. We may try Adequan injections when it gets worse.

He's fitting in nicely at home, and we're so happy we rescued him. Our little westie/maltese mix still rules the roost, and Jackson makes sure he watches his step around this feisty little girl - lol! If he plays too roughly, she lets him know about it, snarling and biting his abundant jowls - ouch!! He usually approaches her butt first, hahaha!

We don't crate him often, because he gets really stressed out. We gave away the big wire crate we bought him, because he kept breaking out of it and meeting us at the door upon our return, nub wagging... We then bought a strong airline style crate, which will contain him, but we only use it when really necessary. Fortunately, he's good in the house when we leave him, although yesterday, I forgot to close our bedroom door, and it was obvious when we got home, that he'd made himself quite comfy on our bed...the big doofus!

Love this old man!