I hate seeing my dog get old.

[fadedrose]

44. I know what you are going thru

Our Ginger is a beagle, a little overweight, can't get on the bed anymore, or the couch, except for her two front paws. We lift her back legs to get her up there.

She was a rescue dog who was presented to us as one year old when I called about her. The vet said that from her stained teeth that she was about 3. My son's had her for about 7-8 years.

Hip dyspepsia (sp) is what they call it. But we keep her happy. There are a lot of us in this boat, but losing the dog is much worse than caring for it, so keep up the lifting.

Once they are gone, they are gone.

I'm using omega 3-6-9 and glucosomine in her food (which I cook special - lean chicken, fresh vegetables (carrots, celery, lettuce, green pepper) dipped in hot water and chopped in the blender. And a quarter cup of oatmeal. Vet saw my food and she said to "go for it." I put a people capsule/softgel in her food every morning. She loves her food and it keeps her from gaining. Beagles are notorious for gaining weight.

Enough about my love, stay with it. As long as your dog can wag his tail and smile, he's doing his best to please you.

Oh, our dog walks like John Wayne would on all fours....

Love and luck