Ok my dog is old shes 12 soooo..... shes like 83 in dog years and she can't walk anymore and she has trouble breathing, and she fusses alot,And sleeps and is just plan old freakin lazy!!!! whats wrong?
2007-02-06 18:26:53 · 18 answers · asked by emeryl3 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Just make her as comfortable as possible in her agedness. Try to play with her as much as she is able, and feed her the dog food they make that is for older pets, who are less active. Fewer calories, more nutrients.
Enjoy her while you have her. At 83, she is no spring chicken!
2007-02-06 18:30:20 · answer #1 · answered by Sweet n Sour 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Aww, it's sad to hear that. I remember having an older dog that passed away. The only thing I can tell you is that dogs (as well as many other animals) age much faster than humans do. This puts alot of stress on their bodies, and over time, their resistance levels and overall activeness takes a big plunge. If you see that your dog is having trouble breathing or is suffering, it may be time to have it put to sleep. I know it's sad to hear or even think about, but if you're dog is suffering that much, it may be the best thing as of now. Sorry for the heartache you're experiencing. I hope your family makes the right decision.
2007-02-07 02:32:06 · answer #2 · answered by jnelli86 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Twelve may be old for your dog. You don't mention what kind of dog she is. I have had dogs who got cancer at 8 or lived to 16. If she's old, she will need to sleep a lot. Do you take her for short pleasant walks? Does she still eat OK? I have started giving our 12 year old Great Pyrenees some extra treats like some bits of cheese and things she enjoys and it has made her happier as she has surprises.
My 12 y.o. breathes hard sometimes and pants a lot. At other times she's fine.
2007-02-07 02:46:54 · answer #3 · answered by Susan M 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
So, do you make your 93 yr old granny get up and dance and
jump around like a teenager? Your dog is old and has all the
problems that old age brings. If she is a bigger dog, she has
arthritis in her hips and shoulders and has a lot of pain when
she gets up and moves, You should give her a baby aspirin
and some glucosamine/chodrotine supplement to help her
with that. She may have digestive problems, my sister's lab
is getting medicated for acid reflux, everytime he ate, he threw up.
He is also practically blind and deaf. So give your dog a break
and let her enjoy the remains of her life, let her lay in the sun
and be old. Have you taken her to a vet for a checkup? That
could tell you just what health problems she has and what
you can do to make her feel better for the time she has left.
2007-02-07 02:34:22 · answer #4 · answered by Caiman94941 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How do you think you will feel when you are 83??
Give her a little extra lovin. Meet her on her terms, you can adjust, you need to make the most of the time you have with her.
Dogs usually have a pattern. Do you notice a time of day that she is perkie. Play with her at that time, instead of your time.
Be patient, she still is the same dog, and she still loves you the same as when she was a pup.
Frame some pictures from when she was younger, maybe you have forgotten how great she still is.
2007-02-07 03:03:45 · answer #5 · answered by Pat B 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think there's anything wrong.. she's just old. It's normal for em to do nothing but sleep... she may be fussing because of change? dogs dont usually like too much change... But if she can't walk at all... maybe she needs to be put to sleep?
My gran's dog was the same... really lazy and when she walked she shook and looked really strained... she was almost completely blind too. She just seemed miserable all the time so my uncle had her put to sleep... the dog, not my gran lol
2007-02-07 02:38:36 · answer #6 · answered by Secret Sauce 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
She may be suffering from potassium deficiency, causing her to not have much muscle strength. This can lead to cardiac arrest if it is not treated and the cause found. It may also be arthritis which can be extremely painful. Glucosamine-chondroitin supplements can sometimes help.
The breathing difficulty may be linked to something as serious as heart disease including, but not limited to: heart worm infestation, obesity, congestive heart failure, pneumonia and chemical inhalation.
There are numerous causes for both of these symptoms and I STRONGLY urge you to take your dog to the vet to have her diagnosed and possibly treated.
2007-02-07 02:41:43 · answer #7 · answered by sapphireblu76 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If she cant walk then shes going to be lazy. but if she can walk and is having troble walking it may hurt her to walk so you can give baby asprin to her once a day one tab for large dogs 1/2 for small dog this should help her and make her more comfy. it may take up to a week before you notice her acting better.
2007-02-07 02:30:48 · answer #8 · answered by shana 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have a 14 year old Lab with alot of the same symptoms that you are describing. Our vet changed his food to senior formula & started him on Rimadyl, its an arthritis medicine. It had give him back a bit if his youth.
2007-02-07 02:54:12 · answer #9 · answered by Rickaford 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is a silly question but did you take her to the vet? Actually, she needs help now. Hopefully, the vet will be able to help her and if not, let her go to "Dogie Heaven." Yes, the Bible even says there are animals in Heaven. How would you like to be in her condition?
2007-02-07 02:32:15 · answer #10 · answered by grannywinkie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋