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Elderly Yorkie Owners? I have a beloved ancient Yorkie (17 years old) named Casey. He is still very feisty and can eat like a trencherman, but he is arthritic , blind, and somewhat deaf. Are there any owners of elderly Yorkies who can tell me how to know if he is suffering in any way (He is on Deramax for his arthritis. Other than that and somme confusion sometimes, Casey seems fine. He has weak back legs, but he can still jump on the sofa without help! I love this dog so much, but I am steeling myself for a time when I will not have him anymore. |
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Our last Yorkie lived to be 19 years old and was also blind, deaf and stiff. Aside from the few days that she suffered with back pains that made her hunch up you couldn't really tell she was suffereing. She could navigate her way through the house and the garden just fine and her appetiate was the same throughout her whole life. I wish I knew what to tell you to look for but I don't know.... there are alot of knowledgable members on the site though and I'm sure someone will be able to answer... Again, welcome to Yorkie Talk! :D |
welcome to YT!:D He sounds as if he is doing remarkably well for 17! I'm pretty sure if your dog wasn't happy he wouldn't have such a good appetite! I always knew when my Heidi wasn't feeling good...she would go right off her food when usually she could eat like horse! |
Welcome to Yorkie Talk! I am sorry I don't have any advice for you. My oldest yorkie is 4. |
hi and welcome !! He sounds so awesome at 17 and all the best to you - I have no advise but just want to say you're doing something right to have your little doll this long ..I hope I'm as lucky as you are. |
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