Old age in dogs

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bobj Beths lovely, reminds me of Tammy my red staffy, she was 12 when we had to get her put to sleep, WoW 14 and a half fantastic

 

bobj
I don't remember seeing any pics of Beth before. Look at her-she just wants cuddles doesn't she?

thanks for posting pics i love them. She doesn't care about being photographed does she, just wants to be comfy.

Have you had her since a pup?

Hope you have many happy years left.

cheers

 

Lovely

 

bobj

Beth is a cutie.

How is she coping with the laminate floor compared to the carpet!!!???? Sometimes dogs seem to develop 8 legs whilst trying to scrabble around on laminates - and they don't always manage to put the brakes on in time when they run on it!

I like Staffies - great character dogs!

Nice to see your pics of her.

It took me ages to realize my cat was deaf. Animals compensate so well for sense deficits. You are absolutely right about older dogs needing to be checked out regularly. We give them so much attention as puppies with their vaccinations and wormings etc... but we can sometimes forget that it is in old age where the attention is equally important. Major things can drag an elderly animal down that we don't even know may be happening, eg: a bad tooth. Also, lumps and bumps are so much more common in older pets - most of which may be benign and harmless but would need checking out to be certain. Common elderly problems include arthritis, cataracts, heart conditions, dental problems - just like us really. Always is good to have at least an annual check up. Plus vaccinations are still important to keep up to date with as older animals immunity may not be as effective.

Old animals are in need of the best of our care and the love you get back is such a reward.

Lets see more of your old timers!

 

such a cutie!!

 

Cassie CM..12 this year, Fit as a Lop, haha..



She's in a huff, waiting for a walk.... :D

 

Borowers,

Not a vet but worked on a farm at a time when there was no vaule in raising bull calves and therfore we used to shoot them the hunt would collect the bodys.

These days there is a market for beef and bull calves are reared.

After my old cat (muffin)s death I got Tuffty a rescue mainecoon. theres a picture of him on here somewere.

 

Hi Paul, bobj,ydd, cm & all

I think we all need to realise where food comes from & it's unfair that farmers are being put out of business. I can't deal with the thought in a way, but my dad (a country boy) always tried to tell me what was nature & what wasn't.

How weird is that bobj, one biscuit (dogs or cats) & they're there! Deaf or not. I'd be interested to hear how she copes with the laminate flooring too. I was thinking of getting that for the hallway, but everyone i know who has it says 'don't.

I'm glad we're all animal lovers on here, whichever animal that may be.

YDD, Cassie is lovely. CM will get to see some photos of her i'm sure when she gets round to catching up with threads.

Hope everyone has had a good Sunday. I'm up late again cos i can't sleep, have too much on my mind. Why are you up late?

cheers

 

Sorry bob, didn't mean to be 'cheap' there. Real wood, wow that must be lovely.

TBH i didn't used to like 'wood', or the colours of them, but as i've got older i love it. I have light oak furniture in the living room. Used to love black! funny how we change isn't it?

Know what you mean about tear*rsing around. Joyce is lucky to run up & down the hallway once & it's only a small house!

cheers

 

Well our Lilly has just had her fourth injection this week, and now she is dashing about like a young puppy again, it seems to have given her back some quality of life for the time being. We didn't realize just how she had deteriorated and I do hope Borrowers, that you take the advice that has been given on this thread and get Joyce to the vet's asap, she is worth it!

 

I'm glad to hear about Lilly DAG, you must be so pleased. bet Lilly is too.

i'm going to have a chat with my hb about this.

cheers

 

YDD
Cassie looks really nice - although it is a little bit difficult to make her out with the text bubble and the small size. Do you have any bigger pics of her?

DAG - so glad to hear that your course of injections have helped your dog. These injections can be repeated in the future if necessary, but usually shouldn't require it for about at least 12 months.

Also, for arthritis there are top-up painkillers which can be used for those 'bad' days. There is a liquid that can be added to food called METACAM and tablets which can be given with food called RIMADYL. Sometimes Cartophen injections on their own are not entirely successful at relieving pain in severe cases of arthritis and these other drugs can be used WITH CARE in certain cases to maximise quality of life - although you have to be careful using more than one combination of therapy. However the use of suppliments like Glucosamine, is very safe indeed.

Don't forget - being overweight is always an issue with canine arthritis. The dog becomes more reluctant to exercise so they gain weight which stresses the joints more and makes the arthritis worse so they don't exercise as much.... etc and so the vicious circle goes on. Keeping an elderly dog trim will keep the effects of arthritis to a minimum.

PS DAG - is that Lilly in your avatar?

PPS bob - REAL WOOD???!!!! NICE... I love wooden floors. But have heard of dogs having all sorts of escapades keeping their feet. Best to keep those claws trimmed!!!!

[ 28. March 2008, 01:22 AM: Message edited by: Cookie Monster ]

 

There you go CM, The pic was taken off hubs phone..

 

Thank you Cookie Monster, that's interesting, our Vet suggests having these courses of injections every 6 months. (well they would, wouldn't they)

Yes that is our Lilly in my Avatar, her mother is a rescue dog who is a half Jack Russell, and owned by my daughter.