Did your vet talk to you about Rimadyl? My 8yr old shorthair has the A word and Rimadyl make her hunting possible. I have shortened her time in field so she doesn't over do. And she can walk the next day because of rimadyl. I don't want her to be a house pet, it would kill her. So I will pay the cost, it is worth every penny to see her do what she loves.
Gselkhunter