My old dog is declining, not eating, and having accidents. Is it time?

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Hello, My 14 yr old cavalier spaniel has stopped eating the last week. She has been going to the bathroom in the house and seems to be in a fog. Any little thing she might eat she vomits with yellow bile. The vet took blood and sees now obvious signs of distress. She is lethargic and sleeps all day and night. Last night she urinated in the crate and slept in it. Is it time ? Pet's info: Dog | Cavalier King Charles Spaniel | Female | spayed | 13 years and 6 months old | 19 lbs

Megan, DVM, CVA · Accepted Answer

I cannot comment on whether or not it is time to euthanize Sasha since I have never done an exam on her. With her not eating, drinking and urinating in herself, then you have to look at her quality of life. I would talk to your vet to see if there is anything that could help her or if her bloodwork looked too bad. You may talk to your vet about medicine for cognitive disorder (dementia) like anipryl and omega 3 fatty acids. Also, you can add a medicine that helps with incontinence (urinating while sleeping) called proin that may help. Finally, if she is weak and not able to get around and her bloodwork looks good, you may want to talk to your vet about medicines for arthritis. Thee are also appetite stimulants and anti-nausea medicines that usually work really well in animals too. I hope you are able to find a way to keep her comfortable for a little while longer. But also know if your vet says she will not improve, please take comfort in knowing you gave her a long wonderful life. I hope this helps. Hugs!

My old dog is declining, not eating, and having accidents. Is it time?

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