Hello! I have a domestic dog, already quite old. It just came in front of my house, it was very small, wet, trembling. I saw him at the door and felt sorry for him, stroked his head and started to enter the house (I live in a house). Before closing the door behind him, the puppy just entered the yard as if someone had sent him away. I have heard that every dog is inhabited by the human soul of a dead person. My mother died when the puppy came to my door. I'm not superstitious, but I accepted that God's power sent him to me. I didn't have a dog until then, and I didn't know how to treat this little one, I just felt sorry for him. Everyone in the family welcomed him. We fed him, made him a warm lair and he became a member of my family. Gradually we became so attached that when I spoke to him he seemed to understand me. I haven't trained him in any way, I just talk in his eyes and he reacts as if he understands me. Without talking to him, holding out his hand, he held out his paw. If he's far away, nodding to him to come without telling him anything, he's coming. When I quietly tell him to lie down, he immediately lies down at my feet. He has a terrible intellect, bigger than many Bulgarian jerks who beat, rape and kill. So far it was wonderful, I have not had any problems with his health, only once his mammary glands were swollen (I forgot to specify, it is female). The vet prescribed me some ointment, and so far this has been his treatment. The breed is street-excellent, the most stable. It's been over 12 years and I feel that she is no longer that vitality, his appetite has decreased. He used to eat them with cheaper granules with an appetite, now I buy him more expensive and complete ones, but he doesn't eat them with a big appetite. More lies, and before it was like a fury in the yard. I've heard that dogs don't live long, I'm starting to feel like my dog is getting old. I ask experienced bitches to describe what to expect in the future, how my dog will grow old, and the worst thing is when the time comes to separate, I do not know how I will bear it (if I do not die before him) I do my best to keep the dog happy, we are always together during the day (I am retired), I talk to him, I caress him. It is best for him when he sits on the stairs, he comes and hugs me like a small child. And I have never seen such a good-natured and devoted look, even in women. Describe how your pets left, how you experienced the separation? when it's time to break up, I don't know how I'm going to handle it (if I don't die before it)? I do my best to keep the dog happy, we are always together during the day (I am retired), I talk to him, I caress him. It is best for him when he sits on the stairs, he comes and hugs me like a small child. And I have never seen such a good-natured and devoted look, even in women. Describe how your pets left, how you experienced the separation? when it's time to break up, I don't know how I'm going to handle it (if I don't die before it)? I do my best to keep the dog happy, we are always together during the day (I am retired), I talk to him, I caress him. It is best for him when he sits on the stairs, he comes and hugs me like a small child. And I have never seen such a good-natured and devoted look, even in women. Describe how your pets left, how you experienced the separation?
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It is a good idea to keep in touch with your veterinarian as dogs develop arthritis and other diseases with age. Your veterinarian can give you advice on what to feed your dog, as his need for large amounts of protein decreases as his activity decreases. It is important that your dog continues to get enough walks and exercise, but not as much about running as he did when he was younger. Strap walking is the most appropriate activity and of course you will also get moving, which will lead to a double benefit. Exercise will have a good effect on keeping the dog's muscles and breathing in good shape and will reduce damage to the joints with age. Your dog will want to lie down more, but will enjoy the opportunity to walk. When dogs get older, they are set to hang around their owners more and when you pay attention to them they really appreciate it. You may need to bring their food to them and help them go outside to relieve themselves, as some dogs become lame with age. Older dogs become more dependent on their owners over time, but it is worthwhile to repay a faithful and constant friend for years of company and love. This is the least we can do for them in their last years. but it is worthy to repay a faithful and constant friend for years of company and love. This is the least we can do for them in their last years. but it is worthy to repay a faithful and constant friend for years of company and love. This is the least we can do for them in their last years.
Oh, my previous hi-ness (and she was a crossbreed) I raised as a baby. He died on January 13, 2013, at the age of 14. About a month before, she became weaker, lost her appetite, and her hair began to fall out a lot. On January 12, she refused to eat, slowed her gait, and her gaze became somewhat distracted, but she was still on her feet. And he spent all day trying to be close to me. I caressed her, I talked to her, my heart broke. The fact that I know perfectly well that my dog can't be with me forever doesn't help at all. And I call to mind, I think we will have to put her to sleep soon (I have seen old sick dogs, blinded, deafened, falling, peeing, their bones hurt, and the owner, because he "loved" the unfortunate animal very much, does not spare him suffering) . I wouldn't do this to myself or my dog, he'd better leave before he experiences such suffering. So I get up at thirteen, like a nice sun, and, I call myself, today, I will lay her in a sunny place to get hot. I go to her place, my husband shouts: Wait, I checked her ... And when I looked at him, I immediately understood. You lie in the hut as if asleep. That's how my Jewel went. We buried her in our yard. And on March 13 of the same year, we got Cherry and she got married. My husband has been trying to catch her for a whole week, he saw her, she looked a lot like Jewelry to him, he stalked her, cheated her with food, and finally he succeeded. I guess she was a year, a year or so young. Last summer she gave birth, it was a big party, as the little ones started shaking, they made the yard a darmadan. I gave the three boys to acquaintances, but I left the biggest scoundrel, Roxy, to make me happy and to be with her mother. Big monkey! Love, which they give me cannot be replaced by anything. How is the loss experienced, you ask, maybe it subsides with time, but now that I'm writing, I stopped crying, I actually started while I was reading your story. I hope your pet lives longer, I personally know a nineteen-year-old dog in good shape.
It's a pity, only my dog came out old, other dog lovers got rid of their pets when they were young. Or are their dogs eternal? Thanks to №2, at least calm me down a bit, I will hope my dog lives a long time. Only good for everyone!