[Chihuahuas] Opinon: what to do with a very old Chihuahua

2011-12-04 Thread Rida MORWA Y
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

Re: [Chihuahuas] Opinon: what to do with a very old Chihuahua

2011-12-04 Thread Lynda
Maybe you could build him a little pair of wheels!? Or look into how much they cost new used? Message brought to you by Lynda's iPhone On Dec 4, 2011, at 10:57 AM, Rida MORWA Y dagdo...@yahoo.com wrote: Hello there, My older dog, a Chihuahua, has been with me for over 13 years. He is

Re: [Chihuahuas] Opinon: what to do with a very old Chihuahua

2011-12-04 Thread Raven
Is he happy? Is he in pain? Is his bottom raw from the accidents and are you using diapers? Are you keeping him around for you? Or is is quality of life...still good? There are many handicapped dogs that are living full enriched lives. Late into their senior years. If you dog is happy,

RE: [Chihuahuas] Opinon: what to do with a very old Chihuahua

2011-12-04 Thread Rida MORWA Y
] On Behalf Of Raven Sent: Sunday, December 04, 2011 7:26 PM To: Chihuahuas@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [Chihuahuas] Opinon: what to do with a very old Chihuahua Is he happy? Is he in pain? Is his bottom raw from the accidents and are you using diapers? Are you keeping him around for you

Re: [Chihuahuas] Opinon: what to do with a very old Chihuahua

2011-12-04 Thread Ann Banks
Year ago when our lab could not stand, we put him to sleep on advice of our vet. Same thing when my little chihuahua, Happy had strokes and could not walkwe put him to sleep. My opinion that they suffer if not able to do normal things forever. Ann sent from Ann's IPAD On Dec 4, 2011, at

Re: [Chihuahuas] Opinon: what to do with a very old Chihuahua

2011-12-04 Thread Raven
On the down side... He is bored all the time since he cannot move...He stays all day in the same place Are you home with him during the day or at work? Can you simulate him with toys, games, etc? Can you move him with you from room to room, as you move from room to room, at least as few days

RE: [Chihuahuas] Opinon: what to do with a very old Chihuahua

2011-12-04 Thread Joan Croft
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

RE: [Chihuahuas] Opinon: what to do with a very old Chihuahua

2011-12-04 Thread Joan Croft
[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

RE: [Chihuahuas] Opinon: what to do with a very old Chihuahua

2011-12-04 Thread Rida MORWA Y
[mailto:Chihuahuas@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Raven Sent: Sunday, December 04, 2011 8:14 PM To: Chihuahuas@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [Chihuahuas] Opinon: what to do with a very old Chihuahua On the down side... He is bored all the time since he cannot move...He stays all day in the same place

RE: [Chihuahuas] Opinon: what to do with a very old Chihuahua

2011-12-04 Thread Judy Moon
To: Chihuahuas@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [Chihuahuas] Opinon: what to do with a very old Chihuahua Maybe you could build him a little pair of wheels!? Or look into how much they cost new used? Message brought to you by Lynda's iPhone On Dec 4, 2011, at 10:57 AM, Rida MORWA Y dagdo

Re: [Chihuahuas] Opinon: what to do with a very old Chihuahua

2011-12-04 Thread Pam Dean
: Chihuahuas@yahoogroups.comSubject: Re: [Chihuahuas] Opinon: what to do with a very old Chihuahua Is he happy? Is he in pain? Is his bottom raw from the accidents and are you using diapers?Are you keeping him around for you? Or is is quality of life...still good?There are many handicapped dogs

RE: [Chihuahuas] Opinon: what to do with a very old Chihuahua

2011-12-04 Thread Rida MORWA Y
: Chihuahuas@yahoogroups.com [mailto:Chihuahuas@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Pam Dean Sent: Sunday, December 04, 2011 11:03 PM To: Chihuahuas@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [Chihuahuas] Opinon: what to do with a very old Chihuahua What is your little guys physical problem which keeps him from standing

Re: [Chihuahuas] Opinon: what to do with a very old Chihuahua

2011-12-04 Thread Pam Dean
is OK. Rida From: Chihuahuas@yahoogroups.com [mailto:Chihuahuas@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Pam DeanSent: Sunday, December 04, 2011 11:03 PMTo: Chihuahuas@yahoogroups.comSubject: Re: [Chihuahuas] Opinon: what to do with a very old Chihuahua What is your little guys physical problem which

Re: [Chihuahuas] Opinon: what to do with a very old Chihuahua

2011-12-04 Thread KH LeMarr
Y dagdo...@yahoo.com To: Chihuahuas@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, December 4, 2011 1:02 PM Subject: RE: [Chihuahuas] Opinon: what to do with a very old Chihuahua Thank you very much for the advice. On the positive side:- He is alert- He eats very well- He is happy when