MishathePooh
Well-known member
I've read the When to PTS article in the health library. I know nobody can tell someone when to PTS, but how did you personally know?
My partner has a 15yr old Samoyed/Husky or Malamute mix. His hind end doesn't really work too well. He is incontinent with his poos and can't get up on his own. His back end muscles have all atrophied. On the other hand, he hobbles around the backyard several times a day, eats fine, drinks and enjoys attention. His only diagnosed problem is severe arthritis which is treated with rimadyl/tramadol as well as cosequin and msm. I always figured dogs would stop eating or moving altogether, but his situation shows neither but his quality of life has decreased quite a bit since his spritely days. Any words of advice?
My partner has a 15yr old Samoyed/Husky or Malamute mix. His hind end doesn't really work too well. He is incontinent with his poos and can't get up on his own. His back end muscles have all atrophied. On the other hand, he hobbles around the backyard several times a day, eats fine, drinks and enjoys attention. His only diagnosed problem is severe arthritis which is treated with rimadyl/tramadol as well as cosequin and msm. I always figured dogs would stop eating or moving altogether, but his situation shows neither but his quality of life has decreased quite a bit since his spritely days. Any words of advice?