You may notice that your pup's eyes are cloudy or have trouble seeing. Like people, dogs' eyes can start to fail near the end of life. You may also consider washing their bedding and soft toys and providing them with breath-freshening chew treats. You may consider using dry pet shampoo to brush softly through their fur if they don't like baths. How you can help: If your dog likes baths, gently bathe them with warm water. You may notice that your dog has a different or stronger odor than usual near the end of life. This can happen due to kidney disease, metabolism changes, oil build-up in the fur, incontinence, dental disease, or poor grooming. When an animal's body stops functioning like normal, things can start to smell. If necessary, you may consider having your dog wear a diaper. How you can help: Do your best to keep your dog's bed clean and dry and have them lay on a waterproof pet pad. Others may be unable to get up to go outside to relieve themselves and may need some extra help from their owners or family members to stay clean. Some dogs become incontinent at the end of their lives and lose control over their bladder and bowels. You may also have your dog wear diapers or place them on a waterproof pet pad if they are in pain or not mobile enough to go outside. Try to keep your dog hydrated with water or broth.
How you can help: Be patient and compassionate if your dog is having accidents.
However, similar to vomiting, if your elderly or sick dog is experiencing severe diarrhea combined with other symptoms, it could mean the digestive system isn't working correctly.
Often, diarrhea is a symptom of an infection or illness that your vet can treat. DiarrheaĪll dogs experience diarrhea from time to time. Try to give your dog water by offering it frequently or using a turkey baster to drop water or low-sodium broth into their mouth. How you can help: Vomiting can cause dehydration. Vomiting can signify whether a dog's digestive system is working normally or is shutting down. In combination with other symptoms listed here, vomiting can be a sign that a dog is very near the end of life. Vomiting is a common sign of illness in dogs but can be concerning if a dog has a serious illness (such as cancer) or is very old. You may also tempt them with treats they love. How you can help: Talk to your veterinarian about whether it makes sense to put your dog on a special diet to help them gain weight. Your pup is also less likely to want to eat if they're in pain, which results in weight loss. This can occur from not eating or changes in their metabolism due to certain conditions. You may notice that your dog seems to be losing weight rapidly.
They can help you choose the approach that will work best to get your dog feeling more comfortable. How you can help: Talk to your veterinarian about pain medication and management for your pup. You may also notice other signs of pain like irritability, restlessness, or aggression. Your dog may seem to be panting more than usual or trembling.
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