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06-07-2013, 08:43 PM | #1 | ||
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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. Until the last 5 months, it's been hard to convince people he's over 10. He's not arthritic; he's not in pain, and despite his sensory deficits, he still runs happy laps, full-bore, up and down the trail past me. I'm faster on the inclines, but he can out-hike me on the level. Overall, he's in better shape than I am. 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. Owen will let me know. Meanwhile, I just want to do the very best I can to make his life as full and comfortable as possible. Not every elderly person experiences proprioception deterioration at the same rate. I wonder what the ones who deteriorate more slowly do differently. Hmmmm... maybe I need a seniors forum. |
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06-08-2013, 09:01 AM | #2 | |||
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Physical therapy on a dog can be iffy, when it's the kind they have to mentally learn from such as this. I found this page about dancing but it does include other exercises.
. Good luck with Owen! You're a good person to want to help your buddy. .
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06-08-2013, 01:56 PM | #3 | |||
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. There is some information on google, but I'll caution you that the prognosis is dim.Self Pity Quote:
. 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.
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Dr. Zachary Smith Oh, the pain... THE PAIN... Dr. Smith is NOT a medical doctor. He was a character from LOST IN SPACE. All opinions expressed are my own. For medical advice/opinion, consult your doctor. Last edited by Dr. Smith; 06-08-2013 at 11:11 PM. Reason: PS |
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