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dottiesyrky · 04-01-2013, 08:24 AM

How wonderful that your boy has reached 16! I am sorry though that his age is catching up with him and he now has these health issues. Quite a lot to endure.
All of the problems could be serious, but having had a girl with kidney failure I know that is a cruel disease. Only you and the vet can make this very difficult decision, but for me there was little option when my baby was so very sick with kidney failure. Although I loved her so much, I could not see her in such distress and pain. It all depends how advanced the health issues are and how he is reacting to them. The sad thing is that dogs endure pain and suffering without complaint and they have to be really sick to show their distress. I feel for you and your baby and pray he will be able to live comfortably with his issues for a long time. Please keep in touch and let us know how he is doing.

04-01-2013, 08:24 AM	#6
dottiesyrky Donating YT Addict Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: SW USA Posts: 2,505	Senior Yorkie How wonderful that your boy has reached 16! I am sorry though that his age is catching up with him and he now has these health issues. Quite a lot to endure. All of the problems could be serious, but having had a girl with kidney failure I know that is a cruel disease. Only you and the vet can make this very difficult decision, but for me there was little option when my baby was so very sick with kidney failure. Although I loved her so much, I could not see her in such distress and pain. It all depends how advanced the health issues are and how he is reacting to them. The sad thing is that dogs endure pain and suffering without complaint and they have to be really sick to show their distress. I feel for you and your baby and pray he will be able to live comfortably with his issues for a long time. Please keep in touch and let us know how he is doing.