Comments on: How senior dogs turn me into the Grinch, but in a good way!

By: Chris L Wagner

Chris L Wagner — Sat, 26 Jun 2010 01:25:55 +0000

I’m sorry, I just saw your comment. Yes, it is very heartbreaking to watch them die. I also saw my mother pass away 2 years ago. Either one is very easy. Thanks Chris

By: Roy Schwartz

Roy Schwartz — Sun, 20 Jun 2010 13:56:19 +0000

Hi Chris,

As a doctor, your article is very touching. Never having a dog before made me realize for the first time when I read your article the medical problems they have – not very different than human problems.

But from a personal point of view – knowing that the heart breaking moment of your dog dying on you is so close is something I couldn’t possibly bare… I guess seeing sick old people die and those cute helpless creatures die requires different personal characters…
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By: Chris L Wagner

Chris L Wagner — Sat, 19 Jun 2010 19:35:08 +0000

Hi Catarina, thanks for the comment. A Good pet food is the key to humans and animals living a long, healthy life.

By: Catarina Alexon

Catarina Alexon — Sat, 19 Jun 2010 11:05:00 +0000

It doesn’t matter if we are dogs or human beings does it? When we get older we age. Love your suggestion of getting a senior dog. Holistic pet food also seems like a good idea to me.
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By: Chris L Wagner

Chris L Wagner — Fri, 18 Jun 2010 18:58:38 +0000

Hi Marion, Good suggestion for the guide dogs. Talk about being trained! I’m sorry you lost your black lab and I don’t think we ever really get over the ones that touched us so deeply. Maybe it’s time for a new dog!!??

By: Marion

Marion — Fri, 18 Jun 2010 18:40:11 +0000

Oh Chris you touched my heart and reminded me so much of my old black lab who I lost last year. He was deaf and a bit arthritic but he gave me so much. Nearly a year on and the house still is not the same.

I love puppies but I too would take the route of getting an older dog. For any of your UK readers – the association for guide dogs for the blind often look for people to home retired guide dogs. These dogs have served their blind owners for years and deserve a really good retirement.
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By: Chris L Wagner

Chris L Wagner — Thu, 17 Jun 2010 17:34:39 +0000

Spoken like a true dog lover and decorator! I couldn’t have said it better myself. Enjoy the many years you have left with your dog.

By: Jennifer Duchene

Jennifer Duchene — Thu, 17 Jun 2010 05:48:58 +0000

Dear Chris, So lovely to read your compassion and love for those old dogs who have spent their best years sharing so much love, devotion and happiness. My dear dog brings so much joy into our lives, I cant imagine life without her. I think its a great idea to encourage would be adopters to share some warmth and giving with human’s best friend in their reclining years. Add color and style to those old bones with a cool raised bed a matching blankie and cuddle toys. Matching your home decor to make your dog look good and feel good in the room cant hurt either!

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By: Chris L Wagner

Chris L Wagner — Tue, 15 Jun 2010 22:33:31 +0000

Hi Anna, I hope your dog lives to a ripe old age in good health. That’s really the key! Just love her everyday. thanks Chris

By: Anna

Anna — Tue, 15 Jun 2010 21:22:54 +0000

Chris, I haven’t cared for a senior dog before but I would think that it can be very rewarding especially if that pet have been with you since they were young. This post helps prepare me for when my own dog gets older and I look forward to having her until her later years. Thanks for the helpful post.

Anna
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