Anyone have an old dog?

CS8161

February 13, 2007 14:12

My old cocker spaniel was fine last night. This morning I wake up and she can not stand steady, her head is tilted to one side and she has trouble walking. Took her to the vet, she diagnosed Vestibular disease, which comes on quickly and can last a few days to a week. It mimics a stroke, which is what I thought was wrong with my dog.
There is no treatment and no cure, it just has to resolve on its own, but its painful to watch her struggle to walk. Usually only appears in older dogs.
Here is a link I found:
http://www.marvistavet.com/html/body_vestibular_disease.html

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  Jacob2008

  February 13, 2007 14:14

  I have one, but his hips are going out, he lays around, doesnt seem to hurt, cuz he still runs around, and does flips (in a way..)
  
  hes deaf, so he cant hear too well, that dog used to swim in the river, I swear he could fight a bear and win.

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  Colonel Plink

  February 13, 2007 14:22

  Not any more.

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  andersk

  February 13, 2007 14:30

  Our old dog got a form of what the vet said was probably liver cancer ... It, too, came on fast! We had to put her down. I remember watching her try to walk, and a couple days later try to hop into the car to go to the vet ... pretty sad ... but the best thing to do.

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  Colt Super

  February 13, 2007 14:31

  I've got a 16 year old Siberian Husky that seems healthier than when I got him, just after he was weened. I know he doesn't have long to go, but I'm glad he's having fun. His name is "Viper".
  
  Last week we had to put down my Daughter Deanna's 27 year old, prize winning mare, Fancy Free. A sad day.
  
  D.
  
  * edited to correct spelling.

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  hdwrench

  February 13, 2007 14:38

  we have been haveing issues with our 10.5 year old doberman .using the vets recommendation cautiosly she has been doing pretty good lately .but we have to really read between the lines of what the vet says and how the dog reacts / feels .been a couple of tough weeks lately ,but after her issues pass she seems to be doing really well and her quality of life is still very good .
  
  her major issue was "HEMANGIOSARCOMA" and/or a spleenic mass which we removed just as it was ruptureing . we hoped we caught it in time as it is spreadable .the vet and some internet readings indicated 2-4 mounths of life after surgery and we are pushing our 5th mounth ,guess we been lucky .a few weeks ago she quit eating ,shes getting back to a decent diet now . she appears to be in good shape . she is my wifes shadow and i hope she hangs in there for a few more years .
  
  wrench

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  carbine100

  February 13, 2007 16:06

  had two in last 7 months, still have a middle aged and a yearling. tough on ya....my thoughts are with you.

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  gun_runner

  February 13, 2007 16:20

  I have a 10 year old rottie who is my best friend. Her pic is in my profile. She had blown acl's and has been on steroids and other pain killers for 2 years now. She walks ok and lays down alot. She eats very good and still has her protective nature. I still trust her with my life and believe she is still capable of ripping a bad person to shreds.
  
  I love my dog and dont know what I will do when she is gone.

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  buschmaster

  February 13, 2007 16:27

  this guy was 8-1/2 when I took this picture. didn't look a day over 6 years old except for the grey on his muzzle. still strong as an ox until a year later when he died of cancer. rottweilers are the worst breed for cancer. that was too bad, his life was literally cut short. he was going strong. I watched that cancer kill him.
  
  
  
  for any breed, after age 8, the chances of them dying from cancer compared to all other causes put together are 50%. flip a coin, they will either die from cancer or not. again, that's just an average dog, rotts are far more likely.
  
  since the most successful treatment is to catch it early, cut out whatever you can and hope for the best, I strongly urge y'all to check your dog after age 8 at least every 6 months for cancer, because it grows very fast. at least have them checked by a vet all over in their mouth and gums very thoroughly for any suspicious lumps, because the mouth is one common place for it to start and that's an easy place to check.
  
  see this?
  
  
  
  that was already completely cut out 2 months earlier. that's how fast it grew back. that's what you have to watch out for. it grows fast.
  
  the cause of death is usually not the lump itself. it spreads to internal organs and grows there, like mold on bread. that's why you have a few months to live, because it hasn't done that yet. once it does, you're done for.
  
  and when the doctor says to spend some time with him before he's gone, you better listen.

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  mateomasfeo

  February 13, 2007 16:32

  quote:
  
  Anyone have an old dog?
  
  
  
  
  No, but I have some new tricks...

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