Question about older dogs

[sockgirl77 (Premo)]

Originally Posted by Hank

Holy ####. Carry on. I have no dog in this fight.

[luvmygdaughters]

Originally Posted by SoMDGirl42

I have an old boy. His litter brother passed last June. He will be 15 in May. I don't think he has much longer, but just curious if anyone has experienced this as well. He hasn't been going up or down the stairs in the last 2 years or so. The last two weeks, he's been making a be line up the stairs and going under my bed. When he and his brother were young, that was one of their favorite places to hang out. What are the chances he's doing this because he's ready to cross the rainbow bridge? I've heard of dogs hiding and passing away peacefully in their favorite place. I just feel like that's what he's doing. Is it possible he can sense it's coming and doesn't want my daughter to be tramatized by finding him in his bed? I just have a feeling that's why he's going under my bed, so I will find him and not her. It won't be much longer, but I do not feel he is suffering at this time. If he gets to that point like his brother, I will have to assist with his crossing. Not looking forward to that again. I did have the talk with my daughter again this morning that he is old and doesn't have much longer with us. I hate this part of being a pet owner!

I'm sorry to hear about your dog. My dog was 18 when I had to have her put down. I'm not sure about the hiding under the bed thing, but, my vet did tell me that dogs are social creatures, as such, if they are feeling sick they will run off to be by themselves as a survival mode. If they were in a pack, they would be chased off or attacked by other pack members. My old girl would go into the bathroom and try to get behind the toilet. She would stay in there for about a 1/2 hour and then come back out and be her sweet, normal self after that. Again, sorry to hear your dog isnt doing well.

[SoMDGirl42]

Originally Posted by luvmygdaughters

I'm sorry to hear about your dog. My dog was 18 when I had to have her put down. I'm not sure about the hiding under the bed thing, but, my vet did tell me that dogs are social creatures, as such, if they are feeling sick they will run off to be by themselves as a survival mode. If they were in a pack, they would be chased off or attacked by other pack members. My old girl would go into the bathroom and try to get behind the toilet. She would stay in there for about a 1/2 hour and then come back out and be her sweet, normal self after that. Again, sorry to hear your dog isnt doing well.

Thank you

Under my bed was one of their favorite places to go, so I do not think he's hiding. He used to sleep in the bed with me (when he was younger and could jump down), or under the bed every night.

[Hank]

Originally Posted by sockgirl77

I have no dog in this fight.

[sockgirl77 (Premo)]

Originally Posted by Hank

[vraiblonde]

Wow, this thread got good fast.

[SoMDGirl42]

Originally Posted by vraiblonde

Wow, this thread got good fast.

Animal Control will probably meet me tonight to take possession of all my pets.

CPS will be called in tomorrow

I'll be banned from SOMD.com for being a bad pet owner and mother

I've already been unfriended on facebook and phone calls and texts go unanswered. I'm a horrible person. :butthurt:

Can I have a :butthurt: smilie? Seems to be directed toward me often these last few months.

[Misfit]

This is why I have fish.

[Roman]

Originally Posted by SoMDGirl42

Thank you

Under my bed was one of their favorite places to go, so I do not think he's hiding. He used to sleep in the bed with me (when he was younger and could jump down), or under the bed every night.

He's just taking a trip down memory lane that's all. It doesn't mean that he's going to die. I aplaud you for rescuing your pets. The fact that the little guy is going to be 15 here soon, lets me know you are a great pet mom.

[SoMDGirl42]

Originally Posted by Misfit

This is why I have fish.

you flush them when you get bored with them, don't ya. You are the reason we have snakefish now. Shame on you.