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Nutmeg · 04-13-2017, 11:48 AM

My little Lexie just turned 16 and has been gradually failing. About a month ago she quit eating her kibbles so switched her to "U-Stew"making her food. She has arthritis in her back and hips but since starting Cosequin it's improved. She's losing a lot of muscle mass. She's lost 90% (maybe 95%) of her hearing and vision due to cataracts. She can go outside OK but she can't find her way back in so I go pick her up. She's not interested in going for walks anymore. A few weeks ago we started Can-C drops and thought I saw improvement but maybe just wishful thinking. She is able to see where I am walking and will follow me if I'm right next to her. I thought she was getting dementia and I was going to try Anipryl but I think it's more her vision. She sleeps 90% of the time. She doesn't seem like she's in pain but she quit eating again. I have taken her to three different vets hoping to find a miracle answer. Yesterday they gave her subcutaneous fluids to rehydrate and CPLI snap test to stimulate appetite. Her teeth are another issue. I got nervous about having them clean due to her age, but that seem to think it was OK so we have an appointment next month to have them cleaned. I had a long talk with her last night and looked deep into her eyes. I feel that she gave me the answer, but this morning I woke to loving kisses and renewed energy. She popped right out of bed and ate a whole bowl of food. I know that I could keep going, taking her to specialists, new medications, etc. trying to keep her comfortable and alive, but is that fair? I did that with her sister and kept her alive at least a year too long, To this day I can't say how sorry I am I did that. I see now that it was out of my selfishness of not wanting to lose her that I did that and promised myself I wouldn't put Lexie through that. Today she is doing good. I know you shouldn't have favorites, but out of all the Yorkies I've had she is the most special. She has a unique, tender, loving and giving soul. I can't think of what life would be like without her. I keep praying to do the right thing. I know many of you have gone through this as well, and would appreciate any words of wisdom. My heart is breaking.

04-13-2017, 11:48 AM	#1
Nutmeg Yorkie Talker Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: minneapolis, mn, usa Posts: 22	What would you do? My little Lexie just turned 16 and has been gradually failing. About a month ago she quit eating her kibbles so switched her to "U-Stew"making her food. She has arthritis in her back and hips but since starting Cosequin it's improved. She's losing a lot of muscle mass. She's lost 90% (maybe 95%) of her hearing and vision due to cataracts. She can go outside OK but she can't find her way back in so I go pick her up. She's not interested in going for walks anymore. A few weeks ago we started Can-C drops and thought I saw improvement but maybe just wishful thinking. She is able to see where I am walking and will follow me if I'm right next to her. I thought she was getting dementia and I was going to try Anipryl but I think it's more her vision. She sleeps 90% of the time. She doesn't seem like she's in pain but she quit eating again. I have taken her to three different vets hoping to find a miracle answer. Yesterday they gave her subcutaneous fluids to rehydrate and CPLI snap test to stimulate appetite. Her teeth are another issue. I got nervous about having them clean due to her age, but that seem to think it was OK so we have an appointment next month to have them cleaned. I had a long talk with her last night and looked deep into her eyes. I feel that she gave me the answer, but this morning I woke to loving kisses and renewed energy. She popped right out of bed and ate a whole bowl of food. I know that I could keep going, taking her to specialists, new medications, etc. trying to keep her comfortable and alive, but is that fair? I did that with her sister and kept her alive at least a year too long, To this day I can't say how sorry I am I did that. I see now that it was out of my selfishness of not wanting to lose her that I did that and promised myself I wouldn't put Lexie through that. Today she is doing good. I know you shouldn't have favorites, but out of all the Yorkies I've had she is the most special. She has a unique, tender, loving and giving soul. I can't think of what life would be like without her. I keep praying to do the right thing. I know many of you have gone through this as well, and would appreciate any words of wisdom. My heart is breaking.