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01-03-2017, 03:20 PM | #1 |
YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: nj
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| help with old yorkie moving I have a wonderful little 14yr old Yorkie named Mickie. He is almost blind and almost completely def. He looses control of his back legs and falls, cant do steps at all anymore, we believe he is in minor to moderate pain, sleeps most of the time, is beginning to loose his bladder now. He is also picky about being outside and doesn't really like the grass too much lol. But all that said, my real problem is im moving to Florida and am so fearful that he wont adjust at all. I know he'll hate the grass there, dont know how the heat will affect him, but im terrified of something happening to him because we relocated him in his condition. Im confused about the right thing to do. relocate and he has to deal, or not take him.....the thought kills me. But we all know he is old and his time will come. Im so afraid of making the wrong decision. If anyone has experience with this or has good advice it would be appreciated. Thanks in advance. |
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01-03-2017, 08:20 PM | #2 |
YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Idaho
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| I have moved many times & most often I have 1 or more seniors & a few times I have had a senior that was blind & they have always done well. I think leaving him would devastate him so I would not do that. You say he's loosing control of his back legs ? Have you considered a doggie Chiropractor ? I use one for my pups both young & old & what a diff it makes. When you move, put his bed & dishes in the kitchen with a baby gate till you are done moving things in & that way he'll be out of the way of danger & have the security of something familiar with familiar smells & in time he will adjust to it all, mostly from the smells of all of your belongings & furniture. You will be surprised how fast he adjusts. Last edited by lillymae; 01-03-2017 at 08:21 PM. |
01-03-2017, 10:17 PM | #3 |
YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: GA, USA
Posts: 693
| There's lots of DIY instructions on creating "wheel" chairs for doggies that basically props the back legs up and allows for the front to move them along. Or you can order one that's already made professionally (a bit more costly but stable). Might consider that option.
__________________ R.I.P. Mick & Mandy (before 2010), Mila - 4/3/15, Chloe - 2/18/16, Kimchi - 6/2/2021 |
01-09-2017, 07:13 AM | #4 |
YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Hampton,Virginia
Posts: 683
| Move? Hi nailmom, Have you moved to Florida yet? How did Mickey do with this move? I hope all went well if you have. Please update and let us know how your senior baby is doing with his move with you. Thanks.
__________________ Gone but never forgotten,my Joey. 06/24/2018 |
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