Awareness of the outside world. NIH: Pet Dogs to the Rescue! Furry Friends Can Help Human Health. 2023.
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Photo repost [Dog Spa Day at the Barn]
Minions took Jasmine to visit the professional minion, i.e. veterinarian, to look into her plumbing issues.
For mobility, we brought her cart, see above. From truck to cart, roll into clinic, roll to office. The vet elected to examine her in situ rather than lifting her up to the exam table. Reverse and roll back to truck. Far from being pitiful, Jas sits up and watches the world go by. She wants to know where this mode of transportation has been all her life.
Verdict. Watching brief. She is not a candidate for invasive testing. It could be something dire in her waste disposal system, or it could be an increased likelihood of infection due to inactivity. Half of the symptoms pointed one way; half pointed the other way.
I am inclined toward the latter diagnosis. Infection is not good but is better than dire. Not only is it better news but it is consistent with her behavior. You know those videos you see of dogs with hind-end carts? You will not see Jas in one. Yes, she has hind-end issues. No, she does not explore her mobility search space. She has embraced the sedentary lifestyle.
Rock on, Duchess.
Previous dog posts. [Jasmine & Rose archives]
Onwards!
Katherine
Virtual Brush Box 
Is that a diaper? I was wondering about that part of her sedentary lifestyle.
Jane
The black strap resting on her back is her sling. That photo was taken last year when her plumbing was better regulated. She had a pad under her for this trip. At home, towels. Lots and lots of towels. So many towels. Front end doing great.