i have a 7 1/2 stone back lab and hes just turned 14 years old in our years, lately we have to shout at him 4 his food which i think is old age
his legs and hips are fine and the vet doesnt bother sending us anymore booster appointments because they didnt think he would reach this age
with his deafness starting and the lumps and bumps that are starting to grow is this the start of wot i have been dreading(loosing him)
2007-01-01 04:59:35 · 8 answers · asked by martin.arlott@btinternet.com 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
reguarding your answer PIX hes probably, no i will refrase that, he is more inteligent than you, refund i ask you obviously not a dog lover or are you(lol)
2007-01-01 05:13:47 · update #1
I am sorry about your poor old labby but I have one the same just be very patient and loads of cuddles and love.Oh and if you dont mind PIX drop dead
2007-01-01 05:29:34 · answer #1 · answered by Fred c 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ignore Pix...14 is quite an age for a Labrador. He's probably rather deaf and may have cataracts. Do take him in to the vet and have him checked over in case there's anything you can do to make his autumn days happier.
But do start preparing yourself for the inevitable. It could be months, or even a year or two, but as I say, he's getting to be quite an elderly gent.
2007-01-01 05:19:27 · answer #2 · answered by anna 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
14 is old age for a lab. You should be getting ready for the inevitable.
2007-01-01 05:08:32 · answer #3 · answered by MT C 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, he has just gone a bit deaf thats all. It comes to us all!
Carry on loving and looking after him just the same as before, my neighbours Lab is 19 this summer!
2007-01-01 05:01:27 · answer #4 · answered by puffy 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
hopefully not but dogs usually live to 12-16 years old buthe won;'t die but if he has arthritis or cancer he won't last long so these may be his last just don't give him a hard time i mean at least he can still function!
2007-01-01 05:06:41 · answer #5 · answered by brittany bear! 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, just because he is starting to show his old age doesn't mean it is time for death.
2007-01-01 05:08:07 · answer #6 · answered by Diana 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
just love him it happens to everyone don't wait for the end or you'll miss the good times that are left good luck
2007-01-01 06:09:09 · answer #7 · answered by coffeeandmuffingirl 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do you still have the receipt and guarantee where you purchased the dog because usually you can take them back and get a replacement or a refund!
Good Luck
2007-01-01 05:09:54 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 6⤋