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Originally Posted by yorkieusa  I can tell you that it would have been wonderful when I went through it with three different one's. The one thing that I always think about is that after you've had them so long, you know them so well and you know when even the slightest thing is wrong. Many times you know things that will help them from your experience with previous seniors. Live and learn! |
This is so true! When I took one of my seniors to the internist, the senior with heart problems and told the vet she just wasn't right and that I wanted to see if he could do more for her. He was surprised, as she had quite a bit more wrong with her than just her heart. I do feel she is being better managed and it scares me that she might not be with me now had I not taken her to him. I was hesitant too, because my regular vet is a very good friend, my agility trainer, and one of my bunco buddies.
I think with the seniors and some vets, you have to be pushy and proactive. Diane, my regular vet has told me that she doesn't have anyone with dogs as old as some of mine have been. Diane is very good, but I just don't think she has as much experience with the seniors as the other vet.
One of the other things with my seniors seem is getting picky about their food. Anyone else have this problem? I've spent so much trying to find stuff they find palatable. I've even bought lamb, not cheap meat to see if I could get them to eat. I made soups, stews, casseroles, you name it, trying to get them to eat.
It can really be tough to find something they will eat. I'd love to know what others have tried.