Hobo

[Asiel]

Hello, new here but the picture of your Hobo reminded me of another 14 yr.old dog that I know. You don't say how old Hobo is but if he is eating well, drinking , not in any pain and is content to be by your side then maybe his time isn't here yet. The 14 yr old I'm thinking of has had a stroke, is deaf, mostly blind and also has canine dementia. She needs a ramp to go up and down short stairs but she never has accidents, loves a few very short daily walks, loves to swim and passed the vet check with flying colours. I would say to go with the flow - your dog willet you know.

[Daisy and Delilah]

This is the hardest decision I have ever had to make, more than once. I am so sorry to hear what you're going through. My thoughts and prayers are going out to all of you. I hope you will get a "sign" when the time comes.
{{{{{HUGS}}}}}

Hobo is a beautiful boy. His face is as sweet as can be. There's alot of love in those eyes.

[delidog]

Thank You ALL!!
Blue,Karen,HappyLabs,Asiel and Daisy and Delilah..
Your Thoughts and Kind Words are Priceless! I Let Hobo know your thoughts,and Head Scritchies...
It is comforting to hear that others' have the Same Challenges....Though I know it goes on every day,it is harder when it is your own...
I forgot to say,Hobo is 13 or 14....He was in a Rescue Facility for 4 Years before I adopted him...He was found as a Full Grown Dog when They got him...They estimated he was 7 ish when I got him in 2003..They are a Great Facility in Miami
He nibbles his food,so I put a piece of turkey or chicken or something in it to entice him...he has lost 20lbs...he was 48 to 50lbs. from the day I got him...
Yes,Many trips to the vet...Much Bloodwork done...Vet says,Insides of a 7 year Old (Kidneys,Liver,Etc) Outside of an Old Dog...My Vet doesn't want to Poke and Prod Unnecessarily...I Agree...
Like You Said..I Just want to Keep Him Comfortable....
I will keep you updated...THANK YOU ALL AGAIN!!!!

[Cincy'sMom]

Sorry to hear Hobo is having a hard time...I remember when you adopted him. He was and still is such a handsome boy! He is blessed to have known such a good home the last 6 years with Joey and Deli as his buddies. I know the decision won't be an easy one, but he will let you know.

Hugs and treats to all the kids.

[delidog]

Amy,Ralph & All Your Furkids,
Hobo and I Thank You for your kind words....
I am just trying to keep him comfortable at this point...
One Day at a Time as the saying goes....
Again,Thank You!

[lizbud]

How is Hobo doing? He certainly is a handsome fella. I hope he is doing
well, with more good days than bad.

[delidog]

Hi Lizbd,
Hobo is having some good days,and some bad....
we ran blood 2 weeks ago....again...Nothing Wrong...That is major...low thyroid..easy fix,shouldn't do what is happening to him...the wooziness,lack of Balance,etc.
We x-rayed his sides and abdomen on Friday,as he did not urinate for 43 hours..never mind poo..Nothing Wrong...No Arthritis,Liver,Kidneys,Spleen,Abdoman...All Normal....That is making my Vet think he might have a brain tumor...Clinically My Vet can't find anything wrong with him....that will make him this bad...He has Essentially Stopped Eating...I take him to Burger King,he will not eat a hamberger or chicken sandwhich...
We just got back from evening walk....It is So Sad...if pavement is uneven,he trips and sometimes falls....I am at a Very Difficult Point....

I THANK YOU ALL For Your Thoughts and Prayers...Hobo Is Grateful..
Hobo Is Such a Good Boy!!!