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I have a 14 year old cross bred dog who is blind and now fairly deaf...... are there any things I s?

Is there anything I should be doing to help him find his way. Haven't changed household furniture; walk the same oval every day; things really haven't changed but his is starting to bark at me. I believe it's because he is deaf and is calling his pack to him (vet said). Trying to establish family? Anyone got other ideas, advice

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1. YOU CAN VISIT THE VETERINARY DOCTOR AND SEEK SOME HELP.
2. I think you should maybe carry him around if he's not too big. Because he cant see and he wont know the way even though things are same as before. I think he often barks because he wants to play with you. I dont think he's trying to establish family. But maybe his time is going to be... up?
3. probably time to do the humane thing, the vet can give this poor animal a painless ending. sorry but do whats right for the dog. love for an animal can cause a human to be selfish and the animal can suffer, do the right thing.
4. i had 5 yorkies and my eldest was 14 and a half when we had to have her put down 2 years back, like your dog she was blind and stone deaf she couldnt hear a thing which was funny at times coz when it was time for her dinner you had to go rite up to her and bang on the floor and she wouldnt react BUT she ate ok never went off her food drank ok(as food nd water bowl never moved),she walked ok(was never on a lead ,found way round on walks ok as i never changed the route,but i banged on the pavement with my feet if i needed her and she would always stop and wait)..i dont agree with some of the answer you have got..if your dog is not in pain,is eating and drinking ok and her only problem if you like is him being def and blind then i wouldnt be taking him to the vets,we had to take neekah coz her back legs buckled one day and she stopped eating and drinking but she was blind and deaf for nearly 2 years,hes probably barking at you coz he is blind neekah did that to me coz she couldnt c me or hear me i dont think it was to establish family, just keep doing wot you are doing but if he is coping ok i would not even consider the vets xxx
5. I believe he feels isolated by his blindness.Try to pass more time with him,special treats,more contact,reassure him,make him feel your presence.Put your self in his position and make him feel loved.Good luck,and I say,as long as he eats and drinks and enjoys his life,let him live,you can learn a great deal from an older dog.
6. I don't think it is time to put your dog to sleep unless he is truly suffering. Even though he is blind and deaf he can still have a good quality of life. Does he enjoy is walks? Does he still want to eat and drink? Does he get excited to hear the sound of your voice, or when he feels you pet him? Those are all good signs that he is still enjoying life. It sounds like you are doing all the right things to help him. He could be barking because he is calling you. He could also be barking because he is scared, or because something startled him. When you walk up to him try to make vibrations when you walk on the floor so he knows you are coming closer. 14 years is old, so just give him as much love and attention you can while you have him with you. Good Luck!