Champ is 98 (in dog years)

[4PawPower]

Champ turned 14, on May 16. He is 98 in dog years.:D

He is still doing well but his arthritis is getting worse. He is also retired now.

I keep getting asked when I'm getting a new service dog. But I don't want another dog... I want Champ.

Champ doesn't think he is that old. He still thinks he is 2 or 3 :dft012:

[Pete]

Dogs aren't just equipment you can upgrade, they're companions.

[Travelling Blackbird]

Well said, Pete.

Champ's entitled to think he's 2 or 3. "You're only as old as you feel" applies to dogs too!

Hope your vet's managed to get him some good meds to make him comfortable. The little guy's earned it!

[4PawPower]

Thanks guys.

But my sad reality is that he is getting old and I have to start thinking of him. He has been having accidents lately. I know I need to be aware of his needs and when he has had enough I need to let him go with dignity.

[Travelling Blackbird]

That is the hardest thing about being a dog or cat owner. That's a tough time, tough decision.

[4PawPower]

Thanks
I love him with all my heart but I know his time is limited.

The vet thinks that he can make it thru the summer.

We take him to see the vet every 3 weeks. Where he gets an injection for the arthritis, I think it's called "Anaquon" (sp?) It did help to start with but now it only seems to last about 10 days or so.

We see the vet this Saturday. So I have been watching his condition very carefully.

Right now he is laying beside me, on the floor, sleeping. By the way he is sleeping I expect him to start running, in his sleep. He sure is funny when he does that.

[Travelling Blackbird]

Cats and dogs sure are funny when they run, jump and hunt in their sleep!