Thanks to everyone for the wonderful comments about my fur kid throughout April.
Some background information about Skye:
Skye is a few months short of 13 years old. Both of her parents come from working stock. Her father was a Border Collie and her mother an Australian Shepherd.
Age related issues are catching up with Skye - she is going blind and deaf (or at least has rather selective hearing) but the worst for me is that she is displaying the onset of canine dementia.
I'm from Tulbagh, Western Cape, South Africa. Tulbagh is a small farming community.
Get Pushed Challenge: I have been doing this challenge on and off...
@30pics4jackiesdiamond@golftragic Skye is still good, happy and healthy. We have had to change a few things around the house to help her. If she's asleep and I leave the room I have to wake her up otherwise she gets confused and runs around looking for me. If I call her then she gets confused as to where the sound has come from. Our first German Shepherd developed canine dementia hence we recognised some of the signs quite early.
My oldest sheltie also has dementia. She's deaf, wobbly on her legs and on heart meds. Not yet 14. You've done a great job with these pictures, I'm glad Skye has such a caring owner.
@fbailey it is sad when our fur kids start suffering from age related problems. At least there are measures we can take to help them and keep them safe and comfortable. Thankfully Skye does not have any health issues. She had a check up just before we went into lockdown and my vet was very impressed with her condition. Before lockdown she could still easily cope with a brisk 4km or so walk. We are now allowed to take the dogs out for a walk after having been housebound for 5 weeks. Needless to say we only did a 2km walk yesterday.
@salza That must have been so difficult for you all. We can take ours out for exercise but I dread to think how the younger ones would have coped with being cooped up for 5 weeks.
Skye is as beautiful as her name! The calendar looks great and I'm glad you're able to cope with some of her "old-age" challenges. It can't be easy though! Well done on your month of one subject!
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