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Jams,
There are some meds that may help temporarily.
Otherwise it pays to look at the list of signs that it is time:
Reduced activity
Increased sleeping
Reduced responsiveness to commands/apparent deafness
Lack of interest in surroundings/events
Confusion/disorientation
Inability to recognize familiar people
Increased thirst
Excessive panting
Difficulty eating and/or reduced interest in food
Loss of bladder and bowel control
Difficulty navigating the environment (e.g. stairs)
From
http://www.petplace.com/dogs/is-your...ile/page1.aspx .
Downside to looking:
I have several of those symptoms myself.
Wes
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