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Originally Posted by Tricia Hartley  I have a beloved ancient Yorkie (17 years old) named Casey. He is still very feisty and can eat like a trencherman, but he is arthritic , blind, and somewhat deaf. Are there any owners of elderly Yorkies who can tell me how to know if he is suffering in any way (He is on Deramax for his arthritis. Other than that and somme confusion sometimes, Casey seems fine. He has weak back legs, but he can still jump on the sofa without help! I love this dog so much, but I am steeling myself for a time when I will not have him anymore. |
Hi Tricia, I'm glad you managed to understand my instructions.
Our last Yorkie lived to be 19 years old and was also blind, deaf and stiff. Aside from the few days that she suffered with back pains that made her hunch up you couldn't really tell she was suffereing. She could navigate her way through the house and the garden just fine and her appetiate was the same throughout her whole life.
I wish I knew what to tell you to look for but I don't know.... there are alot of knowledgable members on the site though and I'm sure someone will be able to answer...
Again, welcome to Yorkie Talk!