hi, we have mut dog that is 17 YEARS OLD, i know its crazy but its true,! i want to know, if it is possible that he will live up to 20 years?...thanks for the reply
2007-10-19 22:20:13 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
Absolutely, and you go for it!
As long as he is well loved (sounds like it:), not in a poor quality of life, and well cared for.
You might be interested in a homeopathic Vet, as I am using.
My 13 year old kitty went from dying to thriving again after conventional veterinary care could offer nothing but Prednisone-NOT a good long term quality of life for her.
Dr. Judy Stolz is one I found on line.They do phone consults, and kitty's excellent response to homeopathic care is exactly like my experience with my own homeopathic care.
I've also read a book "Natural Nutrition for Dogs and Cats"by Kymithy (sp.?) Smith, and see spectacular results after switching her to canned, organic foods. The book actually recommends menus that you can cook for your pet, a bunch of it at once, if you want to go that far.I have added essential fatty acids, vitamin C, probiotics to her food.Why not support her nutritionally as I do myself? It makes a big difference, even in their skin, fur, & digestion.
Aside from any serious medical conditions, I believe that with great care, time, and love, longer lives are inevitable for our pets, and should be the norm rather than the exception.
Also, do you brush his teeth? It is an incredible health preserver in so many ways. There are pet toothpastes that don't foam & bother them as human toothpaste would.
Keep up the good work, and many more happy and healthy years to you all.
2007-10-19 23:02:14 · answer #1 · answered by gettin'real 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
the oldest dog recorded that I can find is 29 years 5 months... so yes it's possible
2007-10-19 22:26:50 · answer #2 · answered by Katchoo Choovanski 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
possible - but he is on the fringe now
need good exercise/food/love/annual check ups
and the best part - my mutts have outlived my 'purebreds'
all the best - woof!
2007-10-19 22:23:51 · answer #3 · answered by tom4bucs 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
it's a possibility but read this for more detailed info:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aging_in_dogs
2007-10-19 22:24:26 · answer #4 · answered by lelenguyen05 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋