10 years old he is a chihuahua mix medium sized dog his teeth r decaying and he has rancid breath not 2 mention the dog is overweight, i even told my friend 2 take his dog 2 the vet but he doesnt want 2 i mean the dog isnt dying or anything but u can tell he is unhealthy how many more years do u think his dog will last ??
2007-05-29 17:16:01 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
Teeth problems can be VERY painful and dangerous to a dog. It is cruel to the point of being illegal (called neglect) to let a dog suffer like that. Your friend took on the responsibility for the dog and he NEEDS to take care of the poor thing! If he absolutely won't bring the dog to a vet -- could YOU do it? And pay for it?
If not -- just how much of a 'friend' is this person? Would you be able to call the Humane Society on him? They HAVE to check out the situation (I think) and even if they don't actually DO anything, perhaps just having them come will get your friend off his lazy butt.
A small dog can live 14-15 years, or more. This dog could have a lot of life left -- IF he is properly cared for. Please do your best for him.
2007-05-29 17:24:16 · answer #1 · answered by luvrats 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would definately call the humane society. You can tip them off anonomously. Your friend needs a kick in the butt.
Chihuahuas live up to 20 years, a ten year old should not be in such bad condition. From what you say, they have been very bad in feeding the dog.
A dog's teeth should get cleaned every 2 years. This will make their breath better also. You should also brush a dogs teeth every day. For a dog to have rotting teeth - it is very painfull. And he may stop eating due to the pain. Also, once the teeth are lost, much more care needs to be taken with his diet.
They might be putting off treatment because of cost, but many vets arrange payment plans, and can lower costs if you prove financial need.
Please help the dog. His owners aren't helping him and he relies on them. He can't go out and seek help on his own, but you can aid him.
2007-05-29 17:37:27 · answer #2 · answered by Queenie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How can the dog be unhealthy? Ok maybe overweight is not healthy but nothing wrong with that. The teeth must fall out, his breath is probably due the his tonsils. Give the dog a change let him live as long as he like to live. The dog is 10 to 12 years it all depends on how he is looked after as well. Give the dog his own time
2007-05-30 00:19:37 · answer #3 · answered by Sonneblom 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
1 or 2 if even that. the tooth decay can cause a abcess which could lead to blood infection which could kill him if untreated. not to mention the being overweight. doesn't he take him to the vet for rabies shots? it's a wonder the vet hasn't gotten on him about these problems!
2007-05-29 17:21:00 · answer #4 · answered by ♥ cat furrever ♥ 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Offer to take the dog to the vet for him.
As a loving pet owner, the vet should be HIS top priority.
2007-05-29 17:24:22 · answer #5 · answered by Elena 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
chihuahua's excpeted life spand is round 12 years or so dose your friend look after the dog. keep telling him to take him to the vet though think its a good idea
2007-05-29 17:20:29 · answer #6 · answered by dug c 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
chiwawa can live up tp 16 yrs sometimes 20 yrs if really healthy, his teeth are decaying because of his diet, if they are fed bad food that is wnat happens to there teeth not to mention old age his teeth could be like that also. i am a veternaraian and i suggest he take him to a doggy dentist. and put him on a special diet here is a good home science diet low fat and senoir good luck
2007-05-29 17:20:38 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
Your friend must be doing some thing right if his dog has lived to see his 10th birthday.
He may have old stinky breath, nasty teeth be over weight
but doesn't that happen to us all when we get old?
2007-05-29 17:24:16 · answer #8 · answered by rreddr1 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
hmm 1-2. if he wants it to live longer, vet is totally required.
2007-05-29 17:20:17 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
10 years in human year?? if so I say 2 years..... tops
2007-05-29 17:19:30 · answer #10 · answered by iheartvolley9 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋