16 Year Old Springer ~ mixed

by Barb
(Blaine, mn)

I have a 16 year old springer who is a major part of my family. He is still eating ok and drinking water.


But he does not to get out of his bed lately. I have encouraged him to come with me on short walks. But even those have become shorter.

I know he is 16 and on the older end of life. Is there anything you can tell me about that might help him feel better?

From Anna@love-springer-spaniels.com

Hi there
Mungo is my Mums springer and he is 16 years old and does exactlty the same. They are just tired and old and as long as they are not in pain they are fine.

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Feb 28, 2016
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by: Beanne

Our Springer Spaniel, Baxter will "celebrate" his 16th birthday next Sunday, 6 March. He eats well, drinks well and sleeps a lot. Still enjoys his treats and tells the cats off if they try to steal his food. We took him on 5 years ago as an elderly gentleman and we couldn't have asked for a better dog - gentle, loving, obedient (when he chose to be!), wonderful with our young great-granddaughters, rarely barks usually only to ask to come inside or tell the cats off. I'd recommend an English Springer Spaniel to anyone looking for a good family dog!
Oct 26, 2013
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by: Fred

My Springer cross is 11 years old and all of a sudden his legs front and rear have stopped working, he tries to walk but stumbles around like a drunk, has anyone had a similar thing happen, vet is stumped for an answer xrays and blood test are normal.
Oct 26, 2013
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by: Fred

My Springer cross is 11 years old and all of a sudden his legs front and rear have stopped working, he tries to walk but stumbles around like a drunk, has anyone had a similar thing happen, vet is stumped for an answer xrays and blood test are normal.
Jan 19, 2012
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by: helen

i think as long as he is comfortable, thats all that matters,he will let you know when he cant manage any longer. 16 is an amazing age for a springer x

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