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My Vet agrees with the other Vets. As long as he is eating and drinking, is not in pain or is not suffering in any way, he's fine. My first Yorkie Merlin, lived to be almost 17 years old. I had similar circumstances as you. He was the picture of health till he turned about 15. No one could believe he was as old as he was. Then he lost his eyesight and everything went downhill from there. Although they say that lots of dogs recover from going blind, and they find their way around the house eventually and go on to adjust to this life change, Merlin never did. I spent lots of time with him and gave him lots of love and carried him around because he seemed so lost and would stand in the middle of the hallway and cry because he didn't know where he was. But my time with him was precious and he still had quality of life because he was so happy when he was with me. But then, he stopped eating, and then he stopped drinking. I started home cooking for him but even that was refused. Then I knew it was time to let him go. It's different for each individual. It was very hard, but I know it was what was best for him. He will tell you. I think he really will |