I'm taking Princess Josie to see the vet today for her annual check-up and shots. I've got several things I want to discuss with him including a newly developed bald spot on her belly (we think she's over-grooming that one spot, but don't know why) and the profound weakness she's developed in her her legs (we think that's arthritis). I need to write everything down so I don't forget. I also need to bring a fecal sample. Joy. On that note, it's time to get ready to go.

EDIT: Aside from her belly bald spot, everything looked good. Weight is up. Kidneys are holding steady. And she even jumped around like a fool to make me look like an idiot when I said she was getting arthritic. Not sure what's going on with the spot though. It's definitely not ringworm or mites. Going to treat it with some cortisone cream for a couple weeks and see what happens.