I knew all was not well but did not quite understand what it was until.....................
@allknowing (153529)
India
March 4, 2019 2:10am CST
Right from August despite having no issues with her digestive system, her pancreas, her heart, liver and even her bone structure all being perfect Preiti had odd eating habits.
No amount of consultation with Vets and searches on the Net we could pinpoint why she was doing that.
But her pacing and walking twenty four hours of the day lately seeking nooks and corners despite having weak limbs which was the result of her starving revealed what was the matter with her. She had progressive ALZHEIMER If we leashed her she would tug and force herself and start walking again.
She had collapsed with all that walking a few times and the fourth collapse did not bring her back.
Preiti was a perfect, dignified lady, alert, protective, fond of people, lovable;. adorable, disciplined, playful, charming, intelligent and a wonderful companion
It is an understatement to say I will miss her but I am happy for her that she is relieved of all the suffering that was to follow had she survived. . .
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@Shavkat (141905)
• Philippines
5 Mar 19
@allknowing I am sorry to hear that. I thought she was still alive.
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@allknowing (153529)
• India
4 Mar 19
This was least expected. The last two days were unheard of She would walk and walk and push herself in nooks and corners and collapse there.She was trying to climb the stairs which she never does unless one of us is up there. She collapsed on the steps while attempting to do tht. She was just skin and bone Dianne and yet could walk so much
She was everything that any pet lover would want to have. A perfect companion.
Wonder what she would have had to go through had she survived. Alzheimer is a dreadful disease and it visited our sweet, lovely Preiti - someone so strong and healthy. She did not have a scar on her.
The only consolation is God did not let her suffer.
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@DianneN (254926)
• United States
4 Mar 19
@allknowing It is a dreadful disease, but know that you gave her a wonderful loving home, so much love and care, and companionship, and did everything humanely possible for her while she was ill. It's terrible when a pet who is so well-loved has to go through this. They are family members. Dwell on the joy she brought you and laugh over the funny things she did to help you get through this. I'm so sad for you and so sorry. I told my husband and he sends his deepest sympathy to you, too.
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@allknowing (153529)
• India
4 Mar 19
@DianneN Thank you for those words of comfort. LIfe is not the same for me any more.
We buried her in the garden with loads of flowers.
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@much2say (57760)
• Los Angeles, California
26 Mar 19
Oh @allknowing . . . I saw a comment on another post and came running to see what happened. I completely missed your post here about Preiti . . . I didn't realize she had passed away. I am so sorry for your loss - I know you adored her greatly - and I have gotten to know your wonderful Preiti through your posts. I know how it is with people having Alzheimer's, but it didn't dawn on me that it could happen to a dog - now that all makes sense. May your Preiti rest in peace - I too am glad she is relieved of the suffering. 
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@much2say (57760)
• Los Angeles, California
31 Mar 19
@allknowing
She always seemed content . . . even here in this sweet photo! What a great life she had . . . she was happy but you both made each other happy.
She always seemed content . . . even here in this sweet photo! What a great life she had . . . she was happy but you both made each other happy.1 person likes this
@allknowing (153529)
• India
1 Apr 19
@much2say We did our best for her. and yes what a pet she was
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@allknowing (153529)
• India
26 Mar 19
Thanks.
I miss her every single moment. myLot is the only distraction I have and hence come here to interact.
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@allknowing (153529)
• India
12 Mar 19
@SIMPLYD We took care of her the best we could but what happened to her in the last few months was something even our Vet did not understand.
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@allknowing (153529)
• India
11 Mar 19
A pet can be more than a companion , that expects nothing in return
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@SIMPLYD (90717)
• Philippines
12 Mar 19
@allknowing I have seen all her pictures here and I can say, she has a regal look. And she has a beautiful , shiny and so black fur.
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@allknowing (153529)
• India
7 Mar 19
I cannot say she was not a happy dog These signs manifested only in the last few days She was 12 years old.
@allknowing (153529)
• India
9 Mar 19
@akalinus We did that to a couple of our earlier dogs - one was 16 and the other 14. They were suffering Preiti did not show any signs of suffering but had stopped eating that resulted in her losing her weight and that constant walking non stop tired her collapsing several times and the last collapse did not bring her back.
She was a dog that wanted to be a part of whatever we were doing around the house.
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@akalinus (44366)
• United States
8 Mar 19
@allknowing That is not a bad age. Bigger dogs don't live as long as little dogs. Our dog, Annie, was 12 when we had her put down. She had tumors everywhere and the vet thought she should not keep being in pain and suffering.
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@arunima25 (93194)
• Bangalore, India
4 Mar 19
That is a terrible news! It is really sad to part away from a pet for so long. The last dog of mine Topaz lived with us for 17 years. I still miss him.
But the good thing is that she is relieved of all her pain.
May she rest in peace.
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@allknowing (153529)
• India
4 Mar 19
I am saying all this that I am happy for her but her loss has yet to sink in. For the last 9 months she had issues with her eating and she lost a lot of weight because of that - just skin and bone and then this pacing in the last two days took her away She was walking non stop with hardly any rest and that our Vet said is a sign of Alzheimer which had she lived would have tortured her no end. She was a robust, healthy girl and this takes her away.
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@allknowing (153529)
• India
4 Mar 19
@arunima25 Our little girl despite her not eating showed no signs of weakness until this pacing took her away It was a non stop activity after which she would just collapse. Every part of our home and garden reminds me of her. She was more than an animal more than a human being
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@arunima25 (93194)
• Bangalore, India
5 Mar 19
@allknowing I can understand your void. Time will heal it. Take care.
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@allknowing (153529)
• India
5 Mar 19
Thank you Imagine a pet with advanced Alzheimer. You think I could have gone through with it? Glad that God took her away She was skin and bone and that compulsive walking sapped her of all energy She collapsed several times seeking corners and the last collapse did not get her back.
She has lelft behind beautiful memories which I shall cherish for years to come
Imagine a pet with advanced Alzheimer. You think I could have gone through with it? Glad that God took her away She was skin and bone and that compulsive walking sapped her of all energy She collapsed several times seeking corners and the last collapse did not get her back.
She has lelft behind beautiful memories which I shall cherish for years to come3 people like this
@LadyDuck (502957)
• Italy
5 Mar 19
@allknowing She was so sweet, I know you will miss her every day. You have those great photos to remind the beautiful days you spent together.
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@wolfgirl569 (136091)
• Marion, Ohio
5 Mar 19
I am so sorry about this. I was afraid something was very wrong when you mentioned the pacing. She was a wonderful friend.
She was a wonderful friend.1 person likes this
@allknowing (153529)
• India
5 Mar 19
To watch her bump into nooks and corners and then collapsing was not something I will forget in a while
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@allknowing (153529)
• India
5 Mar 19
@wolfgirl569 She never liked me being on the computer. She had ways. She would started scratching herself until I sat with her and then the scratching stopped
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@wolfgirl569 (136091)
• Marion, Ohio
5 Mar 19
@allknowing Think about all the wonderful memories of her. You did everything you could.
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@responsiveme (22923)
• India
5 Mar 19
Sorry about your loss.
Preiti is free of suffering now.
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@allknowing (153529)
• India
5 Mar 19
@YrNemo They were great friends. The strolled together
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@allknowing (153529)
• India
4 Mar 19
Neither did I. Her odd behaviour over a period of time confused us all until that pacing sealed her fate
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@dya80dya (36805)
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5 Mar 19
@allknowing It's too sad. You had her a long period of time
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@oahuwriter (26773)
• United States
5 Mar 19
You'll have much fond memories of her and I guess you got video and pictures to remember her with. I understand, how hard it is to let go, but they are not suffering any longer. I found this helpful site.
https://www.memorialprayercards.com/pages/prayersforpets.html
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@allknowing (153529)
• India
5 Mar 19
Thanks
I have loads and loads of photos and videos on her Here is one video clip for you.
Preiti takes a little bit of time to know the cats that visit our property. She then has a ball with htem.
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@oahuwriter (26773)
• United States
6 Mar 19
@allknowing
Thank you enjoyed watching the video...feisty little fur baby cat.
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@allknowing (153529)
• India
5 Mar 19
Thanks.
Since she was not eating for days she had lost a lot of weight and this constant walking aimlessly looking for nooks and corners and collapsing there took her away. She was skin and bone
Preiti was always seen giving company to workers as well
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@CarolDM (203396)
• Nashville, Tennessee
5 Mar 19
@allknowing SO sorry again for your loss.
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@allknowing (153529)
• India
4 Mar 19
She was a part of our family -more than a human being
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@didinedhia (8482)
• Algeria
4 Mar 19
@allknowing wow , i really felt that in your discuss
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@allknowing (153529)
• India
4 Mar 19
Her odd eating ways had all to do with this. I do not blame any of the Vets who could not see it. But this pacing - never saw Preiti doing it in all her 12 years.
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@allknowing (153529)
• India
4 Mar 19
I am happy for her although I will miss her terribly. Had she survived she would have gone through a torturous life.
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@MissNikki (5234)
• Maple Ridge, British Columbia
5 Mar 19
It sure sounds like Preiti was very well loved and that she knew you loved her. She clearly gave that love right back to you. I know how special pets are in our lives and how terribly devastating it is when we lose them. She will be in your heart forever, and that way she will live on.
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@allknowing (153529)
• India
5 Mar 19
Thanks. I have loads of photos and video clips to remind me of her.
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