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Caring for Cappy is such a fun routine! I do this routine three times each day. Cappy has paresis if you're new! This just means cappy doesn't have full control of his muscle movements. Cappy needs help with his bathroom business lol. Tinkles will sit in his bladder or partially empty all over his fur without my assistance 3 times each day. I'm getting ready for my first trip away from Cappy in YEARS and I'm so nervous about his daily routines with our caregiver lol. They are going to be great,

Cappy was unofficially diagnosed with osteoarthritis in his right hip in 2019. Our vet at the time made a remark after reviewing his imaging for an annal exam. I had mentioned he became more irritable with his diaper routines, specifically when I'd stretch the diaper straps around his hips. After the imaging remark, I thought to myself.. hmmm so this is the beginning. But it wasn't the beginning of his decline. Rather, it was the beginning of his new trajectory with a well intentioned and balanc