tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3846445247896273502.post1031983762824679287..comments2023-04-15T05:47:41.766-06:00Comments on The Eentsy Weentsy Dog: Suddenly, a horrible thought occurs to meMongoosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13545512692510569390noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3846445247896273502.post-1844890366407271972011-05-25T10:12:50.328-06:002011-05-25T10:12:50.328-06:00I totally agree. I wouldn't want her to finish...I totally agree. I wouldn't want her to finish her life as an invalid.Mongoosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13545512692510569390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3846445247896273502.post-91202548112938407382011-05-24T13:06:34.877-06:002011-05-24T13:06:34.877-06:00Shassi lived to be 16 years and 4 months after a r...Shassi lived to be 16 years and 4 months after a regimen of daily walks and regular interaction. All of our dogs lived to be well into their teens and I believe frequent regular exercise to be a big part of that. It's not the walking itself, but the interaction between you and your dog that keeps their mind and body working.<br /><br />If you don't use it, you lose it - I would keep exercising her at the rate she's comfortable with. If there's no sign of discomfort during walks and playtime, keep going! If there is, I would consult with the vet to see what you can do for Tinky-Winky to keep her as active as possible without exacerbating any problem conditions.<br /><br />After watching Shassi decline in the last few months, I'd rather have a dog who enjoys every minute of their short(er) life than one who lives a long time, but with impairments that curtail their joy in life.RedShastahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06337278426688866110noreply@blogger.com