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Originally Posted by 4DogsSake
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Thanks, Doc. I appreciate the sentiment and advice.
Owen is pushing 17 years old, but he's nowhere near ready to take his exit.
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When his time comes, I'll do the right thing for him. It sucks, but I've done it for half a dozen friends in my adult life.
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Then you are probably aware that with dogs (and cats) they're often healthy and active right up until close to the end, then can go downhill very fast -- within a few months/weeks. Several Vets have told me that when something like this happens, they (the pets) are usually closer than we think. I think this may be a good thing -- they don't linger.
. Self Pity
I never saw a wild thing sorry for itself.
A small bird will drop frozen dead from a bough
without ever having felt sorry for itself.
~D.H. Lawrence
There is some information on google, but I'll caution you that the prognosis is dim.
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Surgery is not an option; and rehab treatment focuses on strengthening, range of motion, positioning, nutrition, owner support and education, and carts and slings if needed.
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It sounds like you're already doing all that can be done.
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Give him extra love, but steel yourself. It's a personal decision, but when the time comes, I/we've done better when moving on and adopting another dog immediately/asap.
Best wishes,
Doc
PS (06-09-13, 12:05am) I spoke about Owen and his condition with a veterinarian friend earlier this evening. Unfortunately, all she could offer was to confirm what's already been said.