Molly Jacobson discusses how to recognize the signs that your beloved dog might be in the last months, weeks, or days of their life.

Articles about the end of life:

https://www.dogcancer.com/articles/hospice-and-end-of-life/signs-your-dog-is-dying/

https://www.dogcancer.com/perspectives/hospice-and-end-of-life/warning-signs-dog-is-dying/

Signs Often Seen Starting in the Last Months of Life:

1.     Weight Loss, see https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YFPUYZtPJ_8

2.     Loss of Appetite, see https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VWVfBhf4gD0A, and: https://www.dogcancer.com/articles/side-effects/dog-not-eating/

3.     Dehydration is often caused by diarrhea, urinary incontinence, and vomiting, see below.

4.     Diarrhea, see: https://www.dogcancer.com/articles/side-effects/diarrhea-in-dogs/ and: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bzYzZwlA4xo

5.     Urinary Incontinence, see: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AIJkyODHyi0 and: https://www.dogcancer.com/articles/hospice-and-end-of-life/bed-sores-on-dogs/

6.     Vomiting, see: https://www.dogcancer.com/articles/side-effects/vomiting-in-dogs/ and: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V2b74r09eDQ

7.     Dimmed or Dull Eyes see Urinary Incontinence

8.     Looking Unkempt see Urinary Incontinence

Signs Often Seen in the Last Weeks of a Dog’s Life:

9.     Pain, see: https://www.dogcancer.com/perspectives/drugs/pain-management-plus-natural-pain-relief-for-dogs/ and: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZvA7W9XlciM 

10. Restlessness see videos and articles under pain

11. Behavioral Changes, see: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v4V1nehuGiU&t=2057s and articles under pain

12. Changes in Sleep Patterns, see: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jBititnn7U0

13. Breathing Problems, see: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y28IQXhAtXk

14. Confusion see articles on lethargy and depression

15. Depression, see: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v4V1nehuGiU and: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7dj7ajAPhL0

16. Wanting to Be Outside, see: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ff4zmrzS0Mk

Signs Often Seen in the Last Days:

17. Lethargy, see: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J5Bh1wIp5bY and: https://www.dogcancer.com/articles/side-effects/lethargy-in-dogs/

18. Lack of Interest see articles on lethargy and depression, wanting to be outside.

19. Lack of Coordination see articles on lethargy and depression.

20. Twitching see articles on lethargy and depression.

21. Weakness see articles on lethargy and depression.

22. Inability to Control Bowel Movements, see: https://www.dogcancer.com/articles/side-effects/blood-in-dog-stool/ and urinary incontinence and diarrhea above.

23. No Eating or Drinking: See the article on the loss of appetite above.

24. Seizures: see article on brain tumors: https://www.dogcancer.com/articles/types-of-dog-cancer/brain-tumors-in-dogs/

25. A Puffy Appearance, see: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YUXM_jMgkdI

26. Body Odor, see: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y28IQXhAtXk

Remember: none of these signs mean your dog is dying ... ask your veterinarian for help with your dog’s medical issues ASAP.

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction

01:30 Stages of Dying

02:00 1-3 Months

02:25 Weight Loss

02:45 Loss of Appetite

03:29 Dehydration

04:00 Diarrhea

04:30 Urinary Incontinence

04:45 Vomiting

05:17 Dimmed or Dull Eyes

05:36 Looking Unkempt

06:32 1-3 Weeks

07:01 Pain

07:31 Restlessness

07:54 Behavioral Changes

08:12 Changes in Sleep Patterns

08:13 Breathing Problems

08:41 Confusion

09:00 Depression

09:27 Wanting to Be Outside

10:17 Last Days

10:45 Lethargy

11:15 Lack of Interest

11:30 Lack of Coordination

12:00 Twitching

12:10 Weakness

12:30 Inability to Control Bowel Movements

13:00 No Eating or Drinking

13:45 Seizures

14:15 Puffy Appearance

14:45 Body Odor

14:48 Each dog and death is unique

15:34 Outro

16:08 Medical Disclaimer

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