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Originally Posted by karab  Wow! It is so weird and sad to read about other Yorkies that are doing the same things as my Gizmo. He is 11 years old and has had a hard life. But now (the last few months) he can't see well especially in the dark - he walks to walls or corners and just stands there. You have to yell at him for him to hear you. You have to stay close so he can walk with you. Can't go up and down the stairs outside. has pottied in the house a few times but now he just poops as he walks around - oblivious to it. I have also noticed he is panting alot and breathing harder. Sleeps alot and very soundly. You have to be careful to wake him or he startles and I am so afraid we'll give him a heart attack! you have to be careful to pet him or he jumps and trys to bite you. You cannot bath him without him bitting and cannot brush him or cut his hair. I am not going to take him any longer to have it done as the only way now is with the vet and a sedative and the sedative could kill him in my estimation. So we bath him when we have to and don't brush him or clip him and yes he looks shaggy but I cannot add to his pain. He eats but gets gas and diahreah alot. He weighs about 10 lbs. I heard Yorkies generally live about 12 years? I just don't see doing anything more to prolong his life. Just to make sure he is reasonably comfortable and we are extra kind to him. If it gets to bad we will have to do the inevitable and I dread that - I have been through that before. He just didn't get a fair shake in life and I feel bad that he has had more than his share of hard times. Any suggestions are appreciated. |
I am so sorry you and your little guy are going through this.
It is so hard to see out little ones decline. They are such special little beings that give us so much joy and unconditional love.
All I can say is keep loving him and making him feel safe.