It sounds like you just leave him in his area and you don't pick him up to sit by you, or carry him from one place to another. That would be very boring for him. When Dolly had her knee surgery, I had to make sure that Desi didn't get to her food and water and also I didn't want her to be in the bedroom and I would be around the house doing things. I put her food bowl and a little water in the stroller and zipped up the netting around her. When I was in the living room, she was rolled to where I was, if I then went to the kitchen, she was there with me also. She was happy because she was with me and she had what she needed. Puppy strollers are really not that expensive and if you got one, just put some soft blankets on the bottom so that he would be comfortable and roll him around with you. It would be very lonely if he just sits in one place all day and night. He is happy to see you because he wags his tail, so he would like to be by you. Additionally, if he were in a stroller it would be easier for you to play with him. You get a few squeaky toys and squeak them and kind of get him interested as far as chewing on them, etc. Sometimes I take the squeaky toys and push them in with the little hole towards Dolly & Desi and they get a little burst of air.they love that.
From: Chihuahuas@yahoogroups.com [mailto:Chihuahuas@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Joan Croft Sent: Sunday, December 04, 2011 10:37 AM To: Chihuahuas@yahoogroups.com Subject: RE: [Chihuahuas] Opinon: what to do with a very old Chihuahua If it were me, I would ask the vet. If he doesn't walk, he could have some spinal problems that may have actually caused some paralysis. If he is paralyzed it could be that he has no pain; but if he just has something terribly wrong with his spine he could be in a lot of pain. Dogs don't always outwardly show their pain.it is their natural instinct to protect themselves against being killed by other animals. When was the last time he was to the vet, and did the vet tell you why he would be like this? From: Chihuahuas@yahoogroups.com [mailto:Chihuahuas@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Rida MORWA Y Sent: Sunday, December 04, 2011 7:57 AM To: Chihuahuas@yahoogroups.com Subject: [Chihuahuas] Opinon: what to do with a very old Chihuahua Hello there, My older dog, a Chihuahua, has been with me for over 13 years. He is very old and has been unable to stand up or walk for over a year now. He stays sitting the whole day. We bring him his food and drink. He does dirty himself when he needs to do it. We are happy to continue like this, because he is still aware of everything around him, and wags his tail when we are around, and his appetite is very good. However our friends and neighbors keep telling us we are cruel and we should put him to sleep. However we have no evidence that he is suffering. Do any of you have this experience? Do you think he is suffering because he cannot walk? Are we being cruel? Any help in this matter is appreciated. Thank you Rida MORWA
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