Good Days, Bad Days

It's sad to see dogs age.  Olivia developed arthritis in her back end and over the last few years her body has taken on a new look as she used her front legs more to take the pressure from her back legs.  Then from less exercise she gained 10 pounds.  The last time I had her to the vet I said I never thought I'd have an overweight dog but when I thought about it, she is about 15% over what she should be and, heck, so am I!!!  Her bushy fur makes her look even rounder so I do a body check to see how she really feels.  And she has developed I guess you would say more chin but in a dog it results in more fur to make her look like she has a beautiful mane.