My elder dog that lives with my family is basically 16 years old, which makes    
   her a very elderly canine. With old age comes limited mobility and fears that    
   time will be short. My father was worried that my dog was refusing her food   
   it  meant it was her time to go away. However we should not be thinking   
   entirely  that this is a signal to put her down, but we should wait at least   
   2-3 days  before considering visiting the vet to see if her vital signs are   
   down, or  something else is wrong.   
      
   Because as soon as my father came home she ended up eating a bit which made   
   us  relieved. I guess we should be hopeful for more encores before the 16 year   
   old  decides to hit the long sleep ahead.   
      
   Just like our elderly friends and family, we should cherish the time we have    
   with our animals before their time is over.   
      
   --- WWIVToss v.1.50    
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