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Originally Posted by dottiesyrky  My boy is nine years old and exams and tests show he is fine. He loves his food and behaves normally. But recently he seems quieter and sleeps more. First thing in the morning he is more reluctant to eat his food, but does so after a bit. I wonder if he is like humans and just slowing down with age. He still enjoys walks and seems to brighten up more as the day goes on. Is this behavior seen in your older, apparently healthy dog? He certainly does not seem to be in pain.
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Hi dottiesyrky,
Katy got some chill when she hit about 9 yrs of age; even more when she hit 12. I thought it was "maturing." She had on and off ear infections and was treated for allergies. So, she had regular vet visits that didn't raise any red flags. (Even her teeth were close to perfect.)
Quite later, though, ER diagnosed her heart problems. I fret that she may have been in some pain for a time before the diagnosis. (These little ones are so tough; able to put on such a strong front.) I'll never know if a more thorough earlier exam, with x-rays, would have uncovered Katy's health issues sooner.
She never lost her sass, and she
never stopped gobbling her food. She was a wonder, now I'm left to wonder.
Bless you for lovin' your little one.