My mom's dog that I inherited when she passed last December doesn't seem to be doing well. She has an odor that is something like a rancid sugary smell. It smells just like it did in the room when my mom passed. Is this a sign she is going to pass soon? What else do I look for?
2007-03-18 17:54:48 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
for those who asked if she had made out her will, how can you say things like that? We love her very much and that was very offensive. I hope you don't scr** like you answer,,,,pretty sad.
2007-03-18 18:35:07 · update #1
Yes
Breath may stink, decrease in appetite, dark bloody stools, increase in sleeping.
2007-03-18 17:58:52 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
The sugary smell could be an indication of canine diabetes. Diabetes could be an indication that kidneys are beginning to fail. I would think that it won't be long before you loose her.
You should talk to your vet and see if he thinks your pet is in pain (and that is a possibility). If he thinks that is a possibility then you should perhaps consider putting her down. It's a hard choice - sure - but responsible pet owns always consider a pet's quality of life, too.
2007-03-19 19:01:54 · answer #2 · answered by jim_elkins 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Problems breathing, sleeping a lot, not being able to pass urine. She may be having some problems with her bodily functions, that is why she is not smelling right. You might want to take her to the vet and have them check her over to make sure that she is not in any pain. It does sound like she is going downhill and that her time may be near.
2007-03-19 01:17:21 · answer #3 · answered by ? 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Have you considered taking the dog to the vet?
A vet could check your dog, and tell you far more about her condition than anyone on here!
2007-03-19 01:29:00 · answer #4 · answered by ♥ Jasmine ♥ 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
she will go off her food.... refuse to go outside...and look depressed. the smell could be a sign, she had a long life :)
you could vet her to to get another opinion, and help her pass over...(to your mom) ... its a very unselfish thing to do...all dogs go to heaven :)
2007-03-19 01:41:33 · answer #5 · answered by sillygoose 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
well...at that age or younger that's about the tI'me for a dog to die but your dog is lucky to have lived that long! im sorry about your mother and i don't know about the smell thingy.
2007-03-19 00:58:34 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would call a vet today!
2007-03-19 01:02:21 · answer #7 · answered by Poptart 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think so. My old Peke also had that - have it checked by the vet for possible infections.
Check if it has already made its Last Will...:-P
2007-03-19 00:58:14 · answer #8 · answered by Jumpin' in the Dark 3 · 0⤊ 3⤋
When you see her making out her will.
2007-03-19 00:57:06 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 6⤋