:( Bleh.

[K9karen]

dearest kay...
your post made my heart jump. i know exactly how you feel. i used to count every grey hair on cody's mug and just cringe. i finally realized that my deep abiding love for him would be with me forever. i refuse to count my days with mz logan. i enjoy her every second. the most be can do is love and care for our pets, make them comfortable as they age. you are magic dog girl and it'sa so obvious simba, nala and ki love you to shreds.
logan's nails are black and difficult to cut. i wouldn't dare try to cut them myself. i know it'd be the only time she'd nip me. i get the vibe too. she's fine at the vet with a muzzle and luckily, no blood. sounds like kiki-dee has long quiks. can you file them? huge and endless kisses and hugs to your sweet babes.typing w/ one hand-sorry making cap letters is too hard

[cyber-sibes]

I know what you mean about watching them age... I have watched Star changing the past few years and it breaks my heart - but she still has plenty of zip & keeps up well with the younger dogs, but she doesn't do body slams like she used to. Simba is still so handsome & healthy, and I think your dad is wonderful, it's so thoughtful to make steps for him!
I don't know what to do about nails, I've never had to trim them until this year. Star's wear down alright, but Sherman's got too long. I had the vet clip them at their last visit & it took the vet, 2 assistants, & me to keep him still! Remember when he broke his toe last year? It sits up a little above the others now, & that claw doesn't get any wear at all. But he gets soooo upset about having his foot handled, poor boy. I can't imagine him letting me near with a dremel either! Please excuse the rambling....

[Karen]

Your Dad's offer sounds great - SimbaStairs! That way he can get up and down with dignity, and not risk twisting anything ... Give Simba a bellyrub for me, okay?

As for Ki and her nails, poor girl. Are her toenails all black, too, like a certain bunny of mine? Thankfully, Miss Hoppy trims her own nails, before she decided to do it herself, it was awful for all three of us. She's only almost four pounds - so we canot even "sit on her" like one can with a dog. So trimming her nails was a two-person job.

[pnance]

I understand the nail problem. Nikka has never let me touch her's from the time I first got her. It's the one time she's tried to bite. I finally gave up and took her into the vet because they were to long. 45 minutes later we had a discussion with the techs and vets regarding sedating her, they decided to give it one more try and with the help of 4 techs they finally got them clipped. In the end she "expressed" and peed all over the back room she was so upset. This is a dog that loves everyone and is always happy even at the vets. I've learned to live with her's being on the long side.

It's hard to accept them getting older, but you still have time with Simba, just enjoy all those special moments.

[Alysser]

I feel your pain. Sassy is aging and is less and less active everyday. I can't stand seeing her not wanting to play anymore. Whats next? She won't want to go on walks? I hope that day never comes. She really loves walks at the moment and I can't picture her not liking them. But if that day comes I'll be pretty upset. I hope you can have many many more happy years with Simba. He's lived a full, happy life with you and your family and he still is.

[JenBKR]

Oh I'm so sorry - I know how hard it is watching a beloved pet get older, it's so scary. I wish that they could live as long as us, and share our entire lives with us. Give Simba huggies and kisses from me.

[cloverfdx]

Kay i can sympathise with you about watching our kids getting older . Cherish each and every day with Simba. You are in my thoughts {{Hugs}}.

[lute]

i'm so sorry you're having a tough time. with Kiara's nails maybe buy a nail grinder. i use one for Gracie.

i understand compleatly what you are going through with Simba. my Beanie is showing his age. he's 8. he is starting to get arthritus(sp) in his back legs. there's nothing we can do other than enjoy every moment we have with them!

EDIT: i didn't see that more people had advised a dremel.

[Lori Jordan]

Poor thing Maggy dont bleed i have a real hard time on her nails every nail on every paw i cut them and they crack all the way to her foot and Lacy nails looks like she has her nails done lol there perfect and Molly Yikes her nails are horrible so thick..and storm have not attempted to cut his yet the dont seem to grow right yet

[zoomer]

I'm sorry, Kay Your dogs love you so much and you love them so much, it's not even funny It's not your fault... don't feel bad.

[My Peanuts]

I know it's hard when they get older. It's so hard to face it that they don't live as long as we do, but we think of them as family.

As for Kiara, she might have longer quicks than Simba and Nala. RB Angie and Harley have longer quicks than the other dogs. Their nails are naturally longer and if I try to cut then as short as Syl, Mort, and Jim he will bleed.