"Nessa" wrote in message
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On May 4, 2:12 pm, "Suja" wrote:

Anyhow, we have a dilemma. Khan hates warm weather. But, I've noticed
that
he does better, mobility wise, when it is warmer. He wants to sit outside
when it is cool and in the unfinished basement when it is hot outside.
Both
are likely not good for his arthritis, and will likely contribute to his
hip
issues.

So,

A) Would you allow him to keep doing what he loves to do, although it
will
likely cause his health to suffer and possibly shorten his lifespan (he's
10
or 11 years old now?

B) Keep him indoors and warm since that's what's good for him although he
is clearly unhappy with it?

Suja

what about insulated pants for his hips???

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I have a friend who makes and sells diving equipment, and one of his
products is a battery powered heating pad that is used inside a wetsuit. It
is a simple, flexible rubber heater that could be put into a cloth bag and
used as a spot heater, as a heating pad can be used for muscle spasms and
pain relief. It uses rather heavy rechargeable batteries which are not a
problem underwater but might not be suitable for a dog to carry especially
if there is a problem wearing a backpack. But it would be possible to add
an umbilical cord, and it is rather safe because it uses 6 or 12 VDC. You
could even connect it to a low voltage lawn light system so a battery would
not be needed. His website is http://www.patcoinc.com/. Tell him you heard
from me, and maybe he can help you, if you are willing to think "outside
the box". He is also an inventor, as I am, and it takes some imagination
and free thinking to come up with advanced technology.

I definitely vote for quality of life over quantity. Help him enjoy the
time he has left, rather than lengthen his time by reducing his happiness.

Paul and Muttley