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thoughtful of you to post this

Good thoughts for Memphis!

My 13+ yr old German Shepherd has fecal incontinence now and bouts of dementia. She sometimes loses control while asleep. When she is awake it just comes but she tries to get outside as it is happening poor girl. I just pick it up without a word to her. She just can't help it anymore.

you already have a lot of good advice here. sounds stressful for you and your dog with the added stress of off leash dogs. :-(

Welcome-i look forward to seeing their pictures :-)

Sending positive thoughts for you and Kasey

sending good thoughts to you and Oscar

Fantastic! Thanks for sharing

Hoping for the best for Travel !

Have a Happy Fathers Day Jeff!

all good advice above-I wouldn't switch to "senior" food.

I wanted to add-We have a lot of bunnies in my yard too, there are woods across the street. One time as I was heading out the front door with Charlie, I didn't look around first and he almost took me flying off the front steps because there was a bunny right there. After that I always said "leave it" in a stern voice. It has worked! Wish it worked for the stray cats he sees. Not yet anyhow. There is a bold feral who will actually walks toward us even though Charlie is barking at him.

I use the Freedom no pull harness also. yes harnesses can make them pull like a sled dog if the loop is only on the top. But the Freedom No Pull has a front loop which redirects them towards you when they pull. Some of them come with a leash with two clips for top of harness and front of harness but essentially one leash.

Skip jack tuna has far less mercury if you are concerned.

I agree with the 2 posters about not crating. 7-8 hours is a looong time. You try it. Can you afford the $12-/$15 for a dog walker,( don't know where you live)? You mentioned you work 3-4X a week.

Rhea my over 13 yr old GSD has this and has the hind end weakness for awhile. She is also fecal incontinent, she tries to get outside when she feels it coming but doesn't always make it. I too use Salmon oil, 1/2 of the suggested dosage as I thought it too much. She gets that and I alternatively use raw unrefined coconut oil. I just had her at the vets because the other day she collapsed and I had to carry her in my arms while I had Charlie my Greyhound on leash with us. She rebounded within a 1/2 hour and hasn't had another episode. The vet mentioned possibilities ie tumor on spleen or brain. She is not in pain so I said I would just watch her and the vet agreed. I am not wiling to do a lot of diagnostic testing on her at this age. I said to the vet if it was a tumor what would we do? Operation if on the spleen if that's what it is. No, not at her age. As long as she is pain free I am not willing to put her through a lot. I know how to massage her spine from back of neck to tail, shown to me by an acupuncturist. It is hard when they age and I can only keep her comfortable. Her nick name is the amazing Rhea as she always rebounds and keeps going. I thought about therapeutic swimming too build muscle in the hind end but a vet I know who has a facility like this doesn't think it would help at this stage. So for now she still loves short walks to keep her limber and yes she will drag her back feet a little but she is smiling and happy. Sometimes when Charlie is trotting she will try to keep up :-) Whatever you decide I am sure you will make the best decision for you and your pup.

I had to use the Ruffwear harness just last night for my 13 yr old Shepherd. Very well made and helpful.

I came to read this post to see if anything good has happened. While the OP was upset about her friend, understandably, what has she done to help? I used to tell my co workers that I don't want to hear sad stories about dogs unless there is something I can do to help. I haven't changed my opinion. You say you have a busy life, don't we all. I for one couldn't stand by and not do something. So please-either take that long trip and save that poor dog or contact a rescue group that will!

I LOVE Stretch-tooooo cute!

you are a good person. your friend shouldn't have a dog or children. This is very sad

Dr Bachrach in Western MA is top notch! He may be able to refer you to and opthamologist vet in your area

Odd, they perspire through the pads in their feet and their tongues. I hope you find and answer.

Wonderful news!