Oh, man, this thread is tearing me up. Finn is far from being old. But, I can remember like it was yesterday when my Bruno started slowing down. It really hit him after he was attacked by that other dog. He was about ten, and, I know that shaved some time off his life. I remember, though, he and I actually got our first grey hair at the same time. And, we had similar colored hair to begin with. He started getting greys in his pretty tail, then, his muzzle and around his face.....got them all over later on. But, it was just how he couldn't run like he used to, and, had a hard time with stairs....and, wouldn't be able to stand up sometimes on his own. Oh, gosh, it's killing me to think of it. He was such a huge part of me, and, still is. He really improved when I switched him to raw, it was astounding! He was able to run and play and get up on the couch with me again, his eyes and coat were bright, he smiled and laughed all the time again. But, his age crept up fast in his last year, my poor old man. That dog had a heart of solid gold and is responsible for who I am today. Everyone has a purpose on Earth, and, I will always know that he was mine.

I think most of us know how hard it is to see the aging process, it's so much slower with people....it's just a shock sometimes when you actually notice the process. We'll all be here for you to help you through this time with Duncan, hopefully for a long time to come!