Prayers and {{hugs}} for Rocky.
I pray that if he is ready to pass to the bridge, his journey is peaceful.
Sierra & Buddy's Mom
Prayers and {{hugs}} for Rocky.
I pray that if he is ready to pass to the bridge, his journey is peaceful.
~Angie, Sierra & Buddy
**Don't breed or buy while shelter dogs die!**
I suffer from multiple Shepherd syndrome
2 boxers and 2 chis
Thinking of Rocky and all his loved ones...
~Traci, Duke, Champ, Chopper and Ryleigh
On occasion I have been know to speak Chopperese.
owned by Luna and Lily
Thank you very much for keeping the big guy in your thoughts and prayers.
I just spoke to my mom, and she said that Rocky ate this morning. The last two days he looked as if he was ready to leave (he even turned his head away in disgust when he was offered a treat!), but today, he's doing much better.
Looks like he's trying to do his best to stay with us a little longer. I'll keep you updated!
Kirsten
Registered User
Ah, it's common for elderly dogs to go through patches of not wanting to eat. Sometimes, it is just a case of feeling a little off colour but not anything life threatening. It's hard not to worry though and think the worst when they are old.
In the UK, we have metatone tonic for people to perk you up and get back your appetite when run down or after illness and I find this also works well for dogs and other animals as a pick me up. My sister uses it on her cavies. It is just a blend of vitamins and minerals so nothing that will harm him. Worth seeing if they sell anything like that in Germany.
Hopefully, he was just feeling a little run down.
I ♥ My Chihuahuas
Great news!! Keep eating, big man!! We're still keeping you in our thoughts and prayers
I've been Boo'd...
Thanks Barry!
Friend of Animals
Ah, bless your heart Rocky. I hope he continues to have more good days
than bad for a long time.
I've Been Boo'd
I've been Frosted
Today is the oldest you've ever been, and the youngest you'll ever be again.
Eleanor Roosevelt
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Wonderful to hear :-D
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Let nature guide your actions and you will never have to worry if you did the right thing. ~ crow_noir
The pet world excels where the human world is lacking; sterilization and adoption. ~ crow_noir
Please, if your dog is arthritic look into getting it Elk Velvet Antler. Look up my posts on it, PM me, or look it up on a search engine; but please if you love your dog and want it to live many more years consider this option. I've seen so many posts on here about dogs needlessly suffering. I can't make a new post about EVA every time so this plea is going here. EVA also helps with other ailments such as anemia.
owned by Luna and Lily
Just spoke to my mother again. Rocky is still eating, but has diarrhea (which he often has lately). We also noticed that his fur is getting reddish, and we were told this is a sign that his liver isn't working. This is also what his vet said (that his liver is enlarged). I don't know if meds would still help, or if they would only prolong his suffering. Rocky's vet is one of those who believe that "nature should just do its work" when an animal is that old.
Kirsten
Registered User
Rocky has had a long life for a large dog, I tend to agree with your Mom's vet. I hope Rocky has some more happy days till his time is here.
don't breed or buy while shelter dogs die....
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