Goodbye and thank you my old friend

The day I have dreaded for the last two years has come. Rex's legs has over the last few days gotten worse and now reached a point where he has a really hard time walking and even standing. He has very little control over his rear legs and struggles to keep his balance. Fortunately he does not seem to be in much pain, but this is not a life of a dog. Keeping him longer is not what is best for him. Deprived from running and walking he seems miserable and the right thing to do is to let him go to sleep forever. He have had such a great life. I like to think he was fortunate to come to me. I'm sure I have extended his life several years feeding him the food he was designed for. I never expected him to live to the age of 12. For 8 years we walked 3 times a day rain, snow or shine, never missed it once. He also never ever missed a meal. Was only sick one time! He's been an unbelievable easy dog to have, don't bark, never whined once!! Gosh I'll miss this guy. I'm planning on taking him to the vet tomorrow. Damn, I hate this part of owning a dog.

Dogs with discipline

I take my dogs with me anywhere since I know they enjoy driving  in my truck. This includes grocery shopping. It has always amazed me how they know to leave the groceries alone. There is meat and all kinds of great smelling foods right there next to them and all they do is sniffing it a few times. I can even leave the truck and nothing has been touched when I come back. Such good boys. They do the same at home. I can leave my plate with food on the dining table and  go somewhere, and the food will be there when I'm back.

Camelot eating

Here Is Camelot finishing up his dinner of raw chicken wings, thighs and gizzards.

Rex is struggling

Rex is having a small setback. He is limping a little on his right front leg. He sort of walk it off after a few minutes. He is also limping a little more on his rear right leg. I will watch him carefully over the next few days. If he gets worse I'm afraid I have to make some long dreaded decisions. I'm prepared though. It's all about him and his well being. I promised him no suffering. Still loving the snow!

Main meal

Here is a typical dinner for the boys. This is a mix of chicken wings, thighs, gizzards, green blend and multi vitamin powder called daily blend.

I add water otherwise they eat it too fast.

Digojo is back --- still going strong!

I forgot to mention this.....
This was my favorite story last year. Digojo (16) came here with a huge tumor in his mouth. The vet wanted to put him down. I talked the owner into waiting a few days and try something. I had a bottle of concentrated B17 (laetrile) and I told him this could help. Fortunately the owner was willing to try anything at this point. One month later Digojo was cancer free. You can read more about this amazing story here

Cold morning

It was below zero again this morning. We have to shorten down our walks when the temps drop this low. Like kids my danes loves to eat the snow.

When it is this cold the snow that gathers in their paws really bother them. They eventually stop and start tripping their looking at me for help.