Originally Posted by ShowGirlLola  My family has been very lucky in this aspect.
Yorkie- put to sleep at 18, got from a breeder, liver problems as a pup but that cleared up, he was healthy except for the last year when he lost control of his bladder and then bowels, he was put to sleep
Mutt (Heinz 57, ~35lbs)- put to sleep at 18, from a petstore, very healthy, had a very sudden decline one day
Poodle- 14.5, back yard breeder, healthy, sudden decline one day, died that night, vet doesn't know why
Poodle- 15.5, byb, other poodles littermate, had epilepsy, CHF, and leukemia
Westie- my aunt's dog, I think she was 13-14 when she died, she had diabetes
Westie- my aunt's dog, she's still alive at 13, no major medical problems, the other westie was her mom
We've had dogs prior to these that died younger, but the only one who died young that was bought after the 80's was hit by a car (my aunt's dog).
They were all fed less than wonderful food (mighty dog, cesars, beneful, etc), a good bit of human food, and no vitamins.
They were taken to the vet as needed.
I don't remember the exacts with the hearing and eyesight, I know my 4 had trouble towards the end but got along well. |