Our momma rat terrier is failing

[MissMillie]

Her name is Cookie.

She's old. She's getting week.

She doesn't seem to be suffering at all, and her appetite is still very good.

But... she takes a lot longer to get around when we take her for walks, and twice this week I had to bring her up the porch steps after I had let her out to go potty.

I'm feeling like I have to brace myself for her passing.

[Maraya1969]

1. Oh boy do I know this feeling. Just hold her close to your heart.

[polmaven]

2. How sad!!

The passing of our 4 legged family members is, of course, just as difficult as the passing of our 2 legged members.

[Dream Girl]

3. I'm in the same situation with our girl. She'll be 18 in July.

She’s blind in one eye and partially deaf. Sleeps a lot and seems be experiencing some form of dimension. Physically she has no major health issues.

[luckone]

4. You and Cookie take care . You see it when they slow down or miss a step it tugs at the heart

[snowybirdie]

5. Lost our old guy

two weeks ago. Same scenario. One day he refused to eat and had a different look in his eyes. We knew. Such a sad decision. My heart goes out to you.

[SheltieLover]

6. Enjoy her while she is with you

If she is eating well & doesn't seem to be in pain, you are good for now.

Ask vet about cold laser treatments for arthritis! Really helps!

[Karadeniz]

7. I would have the vet do the fancy dancy blood work. Kidneys can be treated. She may have an

infection. Shoot, her anals may be impacted.