Please do not despair. My cocker spaniel, Suzie, is 16 years old - full of arthritis, cataracts on both eyes, slightly deaf but... she loves her short walks, as they are now, and eats well - both breakfast and evening meal.
She sleeps by my bedside in her own bed, snores a lot and has lots of tummy noises. Suzie does struggle a little with the stairs but she gets there.
I work at a Hospital and I always remember a Physiotherapist telling me never to live in a bungalow as your legs become very weak. So whilst Suzie is making the stairs I know she is still strong.
I love my old girl. She is the seventh cocker spaniel I have owned and she's the longest living and the best for temperament and a great all rounder.
I hope she makes twenty, I really do, she, like yours are, is my life and I love her so much.
Good Luck and don't tick them off yet, there may be a long way to go.
Best wishes Chris Jefferson.
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Tia And Tasha by: Pauline
It's so sad when your beloved companion is nearing his or her 'Winter years'. I can't bear to think about it without tears welling up in my eyes.
When I read your words, I did just that - I couldn't help it.
Perhaps now is the time to take some more photographs to help you keep your warm memories alive?
Let's hope you have many more good years with both Tia and Tasha!
