vickim Posted September 16, 2011 Report Share Posted September 16, 2011 This past April, I though the end was near for my sweet girl, but Whisper is holding her own. She has no vision in her left eye, and limited vision in the right eye. Her hind end is still weak. I got a loan from the Bank of Mom and took her to the vet, and yes, she does have Cushings and likely has had a stroke, but I've decided to not treat either one. She is not in pain. She is learning to adapt to her limited vision. She is too afraid to go outside at night to go potty, but has learned to use the towels I lay down for her. She is still in the process of learning "stop", "ramp" and "up, up" and "down, down" (those last two are being used in new ways-rather than be a command for action on her part, they are now being used as a warning of what is head of her, thus the repitition of the word instead of the single use of the word). I also think she's lost some brain cells, because that intelligent spark is gone from her eyes. Once in awhile I see it, but mostly she is confused. She does not understand what has happened to her. I give her lots of love, constantly orient her to her surroundings and don't ask her to do much. She would still try to do it, but I've decided she is retired. She could go on for some time like this. I've had people tell me to pur her down, but I get very offended when told this. Yes, some of the behavior is inconvenient, but she is old. I am not going to euthanize her just because she is old. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommy Coyote Posted September 16, 2011 Report Share Posted September 16, 2011 Why put her down. She's not in any pain and you two are getting along OK. I have an old dog, too. She's doing all right for now. We just keep adjusting to adapt for her age. She still has good quality of life. It's good to hear you are doing better. Mary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C Crocker Posted September 16, 2011 Report Share Posted September 16, 2011 You are doing what you feel is right for your dog and you know your dog best. So I say continue on until the time makes itself clear to do otherwise. Your dog is so very lucky and so are you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Good Shepherd Posted September 16, 2011 Report Share Posted September 16, 2011 Thank you from every older dog out there Seniors are very special Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommy Coyote Posted September 16, 2011 Report Share Posted September 16, 2011 Thank you from every older dog out there Seniors are very special Yes. They are, aren't they? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Travis T Posted September 16, 2011 Report Share Posted September 16, 2011 "Blessed is the person who has earned the love of an old dog." ~Sydney Jeanne Seward And also blessed is the dog that has earned your love. Thank you for being who you are... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diane allen Posted September 18, 2011 Report Share Posted September 18, 2011 Sounds a lot like my ol' Lucy too, only she sees reasonably well for 15.5 yr old, but can't hear much at all. I thought she was a goner several times in the past few years, but like that Energizer Bunny...well, she's isn't exactly energized, but doing pretty darned well. A current bout of diarrhea has me worried, but she's hydrated and getting drugs, so hopefully this will end soon. There are so many great oldies out there....they deserve everything we can give them! diane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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