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KimInMD 01-20-2012 10:10 AM
I just lost an 18 1/2 yr. old dog last April, and I too have a senior Yorkie. Anipryl works great for her. She is also deaf, has cancer, kidney disease, and no teeth. She is the love of my life, so I do understand what you are feeling right now. I agree with the other posters, Buddy will let you know when the time is right. Talk to your vet about canine dementia, to see if Buddy is a candidate for the medication. Recently I've been taking lots of pictures and videos of my Lucy. Just last week I cast her little paw print. I know that day is coming, and I want lots of good memories. I pray Buddy is able to be with you longer, but if not, I pray for strengh and wisdom for you as you make painful decisions. Rest in the knowledge that you did everything you could, and that you have given him a wonderful life. Please stay in touch and give us lots of updates. We do care. I wish you and Buddy all the best.

ltret0294 01-20-2012 10:58 AM
I know how everyone is feeling. My Zipp, who at best guess is 17, is slowly failing. Still enjoys his food and the plumbing works but kidney values are increasing and he is getting more wobbly. No matter how hard it is, our furbies will let us know when they are ready to leave us. I do like the idea about the paw prints in cement. I did not get ones from Harley, DJ and Annie when they all were laid to rest so close to each other 4 years ago.

Barryn514 01-20-2012 11:03 AM
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Did your vet say anything about his urine being clear and no odor. If you haven't had his blood work done recently I would have his Bun and Creatine levels checked.
Yes he had a blood panel about a month and all seem to be ok.

Barryn514 01-20-2012 11:36 AM
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Buddy's doc is out of town but should be back sometime this weekend and will ask about the meds.

Just washed the little man eye, he love to have his eyes and face washed. :)

Going to try to post another picture of our little girl, Holly. She sure has been watching over Buddy the last few days, more than normal. Wonder if she knows something that we don't?

KimInMD 01-20-2012 12:07 PM
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Originally Posted by ltret0294 (Post 3797900)
I know how everyone is feeling. My Zipp, who at best guess is 17, is slowly failing. Still enjoys his food and the plumbing works but kidney values are increasing and he is getting more wobbly. No matter how hard it is, our furbies will let us know when they are ready to leave us. I do like the idea about the paw prints in cement. I did not get ones from Harley, DJ and Annie when they all were laid to rest so close to each other 4 years ago.
This is the kit I used to make the paw print casting.
Amazon.com: Pear Head Ornament: Pet SuppliesAmazon.com: Pear Head Ornament: Pet Supplies
There is no mixing or baking, or mess, and their paw comes off cleanly.
Goodness it is hard to think of life without our little fur babies someday.

Barryn514- Buddy and Holly are just adorable. I love their pictures.

ladyjane 01-20-2012 12:34 PM
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Originally Posted by KimInMD (Post 3797987)
This is the kit I used to make the paw print casting.
Amazon.com: Pear Head Ornament: Pet Supplies

There is no mixing or baking, or mess, and their paw comes off cleanly.
Goodness it is hard to think of life without our little fur babies someday.

Barryn514- Buddy and Holly are just adorable. I love their pictures.
I have prints of all of my pups who have passed. Started doing that years ago when I saw a kit at Texas A&M. I forget the name of the kit, but similar to the one you use.
Now, I just buy polymer clay and make them myself. :) Sadly I have lost a few plus some fosters...so I have a little collection of heartshaped pawprints along with a village of stained glass urns. Some of them are little dog houses.

Meggie 01-20-2012 01:06 PM
Gosh, isn't he just gorgeous!

I've had dogs that lived to be 18+.
I don't know if this will help you at all but my oldest, a Cairn, went through a period like you describe, disorientated & a bit confused. She was losing her sight & her hearing but was still eating well & the vet checked her & said she was ok, just getting old. That was when she was 14.
Over a few months she seemed to get her bearings & really picked up, becoming the same happy little dog she'd always been except for bumping into things if you moved them which we learned not to do.

She used to love roaming round the garden sniffing the flowers. She sometimes lost her bearings out there, we have a very big garden, & when she did she would just stand still & bark till I heard her & went to get her. We had other dogs & they used to help her sometimes, sort of guiding her.
She lived very happily till three weeks short of her 20th birthday when she died peacefully in her sleep, curled up in her bed.

tinalove 01-20-2012 01:21 PM
Is he in any pain? If he's not in pain and suffering it may not be time yet to let him go. A little dog the goes to my groomers is blind and deaf. I can't believe how well that little old "lady" gets around. I didn't realize she was blind and deaf until her human mommy told me. She is not in pain and she is not suffering. She's a wonderful seasoned girl . Its truly amazing to watch her walk around (she must have the best nose in town).

ladyjane 01-20-2012 02:15 PM
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Is he in any pain? If he's not in pain and suffering it may not be time yet to let him go. A little dog the goes to my groomers is blind and deaf. I can't believe how well that little old "lady" gets around. I didn't realize she was blind and deaf until her human mommy told me. She is not in pain and she is not suffering. She's a wonderful seasoned girl . Its truly amazing to watch her walk around (she must have the best nose in town).
Oh, the blind pups do learn to navigate very well. :) My George is not able to see or hear, but he gets around fine and makes his opinions on things known. :p I also have a foster who cannot see and he gets around ok, too! Gizmo has an advantage over George in that he still has his hearing.

Pinkb 01-20-2012 02:22 PM
We are going through a similar thing with our dogs. We have a mini Dachshund, Penny, that is 17 and a yorkie, Roxie, that is 2. Penny has been diagnosed with dementia, has cancer and heart problems. There are times that you can tell Roxie is really put out with Penny for barking all night, etc.. But there are lots of times that she will try to get Penny to play with her (and sometime succeeds) and days were it is like she can sense something is wrong with Penny and she stays close to her. It is very touching. My husband and I are watching for signs that Penny is in pain or her quality of life is leaving. It is very sad. We will be praying for you and your family.

gardengirl77 01-20-2012 03:03 PM
Welcome to YorkieTalk. Buddy is so adorable. I don't have anything to add to the great advice already given, but just wanted to say what a beautiful boy he is. It isn't an easy thing to watch your much loved pet, or human for that matter, enter those difficult senior years. I know you will watch over him with great love & care.

Taryn0405 01-20-2012 05:42 PM
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Originally Posted by ladyjane (Post 3798126)
Oh, the blind pups do learn to navigate very well. :) My George is not able to see or hear, but he gets around fine and makes his opinions on things known. :p I also have a foster who cannot see and he gets around ok, too! Gizmo has an advantage over George in that he still has his hearing.


I was going to say, my old Cairn that had cushings was blind and she got around quite well. Don't get me wrong, we'd have to help her sometimes. But she learned where things were. Which taught us to not move anything that could get in her known "path." She was blind for about 5 years before we lost her at age 9.

Barryn514 01-22-2012 12:41 PM
We took the "kids" camping in the motorhome this week-end because they seem to enjoy it. Little Buddy did not eat or drink anything Friday night and just wanted to lay in his bed but Sat he eat real good and drank lot of water. Of course Sherry had to hold him and feed him out of her hand because he has a hard time finding his food dish in the RV. Today he seemed better as well.

One thing that we have noticed that Holly has been sleeping in with Buddy instead of her bed. Maybe she is providing some comfort to him. She just started doing that about a week ago.

ladyjane 01-22-2012 12:46 PM
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We took the "kids" camping in the motorhome this week-end because they seem to enjoy it. Little Buddy did not eat or drink anything Friday night and just wanted to lay in his bed but Sat he eat real good and drank lot of water. Of course Sherry had to hold him and feed him out of her hand because he has a hard time finding his food dish in the RV. Today he seemed better as well.

One thing that we have noticed that Holly has been sleeping in with Buddy instead of her bed. Maybe she is providing some comfort to him. She just started doing that about a week ago.
That's so sweet. I do believe that these pups know when another is in need and they do look out for them. :)

lynzy420 01-22-2012 05:35 PM
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Originally Posted by Taryn0405 (Post 3797744)
I think this is a decision you and your wife need to make. Buddy seems like a wonderful little guy, and that he has had a wonderful and loving life. The question that is comes down to is am I keping him alive for my needs, and my needs only?
What's his quality of life? Does he seemed to be scared? Is he comfortable? These, once again, are questions that you and your wife need to go over to determine what's the right thing.
But know this, once you do make your decision, know that it was the right one no matter what. Only you know what's best for your baby.

With that being said, I'd love to see pictures of both Holly and Buddy. They sound adorable:)
THIS, exactly! (((hugs to Buddy and family)))


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