Loving my Oldies

A lawyer joined DOL a couple of years ago. Forgotten her name, but other brains will probably recall.

Is Meloxicam an appetite stimulant as well, I wonder? Although Jeune is far removed from a Labrador I think she must be channeling Trouble. She is on a daily dose of Meloxicam as well and although she still carries on as though I’ve given her a bowl of poison, once she starts eating (can take up to 15-20 minutes of staring at the food and prowling around) she eats well. AND!! She has also been wanting a meal late at night which, of course, I give her because she did lose quite a bit of weight a couple of months ago, anything she wants she gets Edited because I am an eejit Jeune is on Piroxicam, but the question still remains - I wonder whether it has some appetite stimulant in it.

DesertDobes regarding putting something on the lump ..... I know you said that Sniper didn’t seem to mind the aspirin, but if there was something stronger the vet advised and tasted awful you could mix it in Nutrigel. These cancers ARE common as you say. My Jeune (6kgs and 17 years) has a tumour under her spine at the base of her tail, but it isn’t causing her any discomfort. Not nearly as fast growing as Sniper’s or Trouble’s, but she is on Meloxicam to slow the growth rate down. Her demeanour, activity rate (like a snail) and other habits haven’t changed except she has started demanding a meal at 11pm which I am more than happy to give her as her weight started to fall dramatically a couple of months ago. Not Meloxicam .... Piroxicam.

So sad to hear that, T. Don’t predict ..... she could be well and happy for longer than you think. We can only hope so.

Any chance to work around this, I wonder. RSPCA is the same body, just State branches.

I think this needs investigation by whoever investigates how approvals get through Councils. In my opinion, it stinks to high heaven

I feel physically sick.

Almost speechless. So much love, such wonderful lives.

Hopefully, the rescue group will take on board your experience with Floyd and years of experience with other dogs and Shar Pei when settling on a home for him. Well done.

I hope there weren’t more IN the car . I wonder if he stole them when he stole the petrol? When I read things like this, I always wonder how the human race survived this long: I guess it is because there are still enough people like the rescuers of the puppies to mitigate against the stupidity of the apprehended guy. Not for much longer though. The only reason I don’t want to die is because I want to see what the world is like in 100 years’ time

Hopefully, the stars will align

And one geriatric human being I don’t know whether to laugh or cry at this, persephone. Thank you for your recommendation . However, I have to be honest and clear: I have not had any first hand experience with dementia or CCD; my many many oldies have had only medical issues and then extreme old age when bodies start to fail big time. I think I and the dogs who have been part of my life have been lucky in this respect. I know from my readings here and on other platforms that looking after mentally challenged dogs can be very difficult and it can be extremely difficult to ascertain whether the dogs are suffering or not. That said, I do have the occasional experience of seeing a dog/s just standing and staring into the distance, or just sitting there looking into space. But then, I do that too . One of the worst experiences I had was several years ago when I looked after a little dog for another DOLer. I had been advised of this little dog’s problems, but it was clear to me after just a few hours of this poor little dog being here that she was brain damaged and suffering. It was heart breaking and terrifying. But that isn’t what this thread is about.

There are quite a few rescues in Victoria. To find out some of them, perhaps go onto the PetRescue website and look at the Rescue groups. One I can think of off the top of my head is Rescued with Love.

I am really surprised at this. Surely it is something that should have been brought up at the consult? Tamar occasionally does this. She stands on the back steps and, because of the lie of the land, this is quite high and overlooks neighbours on all sides. I am sure she is talking to the neighbourhood and letting them know she is there. Despite being 14, she doesn’t do it obsessively and I am sure she is just enjoying herself. (BTW - I don’t let it go on for long because I AM aware, very aware, of the rights of my neighbours.) This is not what is happening with your fellow, though cavmad, and I hope you can get to the bottom of it. Some dogs have barks which just seem to split your skull

When you see dogs who can hardly walk being awarded BIS from places like Crufts, you know there is something very very wrong and, frankly, cruel and criminal. You can’t tell me that “brown paper bags” aren’t being passed under the counter.

This is so true and a point which is lacking in so many discussions about training, upbringing, etc.

Absolutely.

Twodoggies, whenever someone posts on DOL that they are getting two puppies, all the naysayers and putdowners come out in force. It makes me cross. . Okay, so it might be difficult, it might be time consuming, but what is wrong with that. Persephone said “it will be hard work.” No ifs or buts, “it will be......” Kiki1313 may be a dog trainer with years of experience, she may never have had dogs before, or anything in between, we don’t know. But why do people always have to focus on the negative? It drives me insane because it is so unnecessary. Why can’t we be encouraging and supportive?

Your experience is not necessarily someone else’s.

Why will it be hard work? Don’t be so negative.

How very exciting for you. Shar Pei puppies are to die for. The vets at Hornsby (only Penny or Angus) have seen lots of Shar Pei over the years.

I’m going to take a trip out in the next couple of weeks to see them IRL, PK. Will report back.

Just saw this while trawling through Innovations website. I imagine it would be suitable only for little dogs, going on the price, but I liked the look of the wide steps and the fact it turns into a ramp. The one I have at the moment which has been terrific because of its height is just a bit to narrow and steep for my littlies. http://www.innovations.com.au/p/pet/pets-in-the-home/ptrmp-collapsible-pet-steps-ramp

Not cheeky, really sad and cruel.

Oh @grumpette. Your darling girl . Such heartbreak. All your dogs are just so so lovely. Your love for them shines through in every picture, in every word. Deepest deepest sympathies.