Personally, I Just Wish This Research Had Come Out Sooner...

Because if it had

My Labrador Retriever Lacey

Then maybe I could have enjoyed more quality years with my labrador retriever Lacey

You see, shortly after Lacey’s 8th birthday I noticed a big c ha ng e

She went from a curious, energetic, and loving pup

To a dog who struggled to keep up on our nightly walks

And whose energy had vanished

At first I thought maybe Lacey just wasn’t feeling well

But when she didn’t get better after a few weeks, I took her to the vet

And he just said that Lacey wasn’t a young pup anymore

And that while I could try supplements or changing Lacey’s diet

I shouldn’t get my hopes up.

Those are big promises I know But honestly, the vet was right

It was hard to hear that

Because I did try everything I could think of to help Lacey get better

Yet she never went back to being her old self

That it was normal for an 8 year old dog to start slowing down Eventually, Lacey died...

And while I was so thankful to have had her in my life

After her death I couldn’t stop wondering if I could have done more for Lacey

Or if there was something I could still do for the millions of dog owners across the United States right now

Who will one day have to helplessly watch as their beloved four legged companions slow down and silently suffer