I think you are doing the right thing. Sometimes the "cure" is worse than the disease. If he is happy and not in pain, let him enjoy life for as long as he can. Big hugs to you and Max.
Agree about changing foods.
Eyes are always considered urgent and as your dog has green goop, I would get him to a vet. It could be a sign of infection or inflammation. Prescription drops will, in all likelihood, clear that up. Good luck!
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Looks good.
I remember that haircut well with Monty. I thought it was never going to grow back. His nickname was Bald-butt. It took almost a year and even then it was uneven and motheaten! ;)
Roscoe was the beloved bulldog and best friend of Lewis Hamilton, 7-time Champion F1 racing car driver. He absolutely adored his boy and took him everywhere, including his races. This is his beautiful tribute to Roscoe, who recently died, aged 12.5. I think we can all relate.
My dogs get the rabies and parvo, but that's it. They always want to give Lepto and Bordatella and I refuse. I would like to just do a titre test, but laws come into play here.
Yes, sorry to say. High maintenance is a fact of life with this breed. A lot of people get them with no idea of the cost involved and then it is the poor dog that suffers.
I am so very sorry, Helene. I couldn't believe what I was reading, such a shock. Nyala was such a character, and I think we all felt like we knew her. And to lose Jake too. Heartbreaking.
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Zignature is a good choice as it has a selection of proteins and none of the common allergens. I also like Farmina. Best rule of thumb is stay away from the big companies like Mars, Nestle, Purina. You will be surprised what dog foods they manufacture! Always check who the manufacturer is to be...