My yorkie, Rocky, was 17 on December 10. I got him at a pet store. He started going deaf/blind around 13, has arthritis and is probably a little demented. He has eaten anything and everything during his lifetime except for anything poisonous to dogs. For kibble he always ate Iams Little Bits and once in awhile he will still eat some although his remaining teeth are not good anymore. Right now he wants milk in the morning and Royal Canin gastro food - has to be something soft. Sometimes he will eat a little bit of scrambled egg. For dinner he will eat chicken but not if it's dry and anything I have to eat. He has a fantastic constitution. I am taking him for his annual checkup in about 3 weeks and am debating about getting him a distemper shot. He does not seem to want his heartworm pill any more so I do not force him. Sometimes he doesn't want his Cosequin for arthritis. I don't think I will keep him on Frontline any longer. Not sure about getting the lyme shot this year. I don't want to do anything to put him over the edge. I have had him longer than any other dog. I love him to death and during the last six months he will actual cuddle up with me at night under the blankets which is great because for a few years he would want down off the bed multiple times during the night. I think my adopting another dog 2 years ago has helped to keep him going although she bosses him around. It will be very hard when I lose him.
