Worried about the dog that is not sick

[Nina, Phil, Harlow & Lacey]

As Sherlock gets sicker and weaker from his cancer Baxter is becoming more and more obnoxious.  The boys are brothers and have never been apart for any significant time in 10 years.   Baxter has become very "needy".  He is constantly barking or whining looking for attention and has even begun to snarl at poor Sherlock when it is time to give Sher his meds.  Sometimes I think Baxter is jealous of the attention Sherlock is getting due to his illness.  Then other times Baxter is very solicitous toward Sherlock... washing Sher's face and ears or laying close to Sher when he is cold.   Is it possible that Bax is sensing that Sher is sick?  How do I help Baxter after his brother crosses over to the Rainbow Bridge?

[Jane, Guinness and Murphy]

Wow, their instinct never stops amazing me.

[Joanne ~ Spud*]

Bless Baxter and Harlow for the caring way they took care of Sherlock.

[Joanne ~ Spud*]

Years ago I had a dog hit by a car.  He had pushed the screen door so hard he opened the door and ran out to greet a yellow lab.   My other dog participated in the escape.  One was hit and killed the other was not.  For the next 7  years the surviving dog went to the side of the road to smell that one spot EVERY DAY where his brother lay when he was struck and killed.   Yes, I do think they know and remember in a dogs way of thinking.   

 

[Lisa {Zoe's Mom]]

Baxter and Harlow are showing the love for Sherlock as he gets ready to pass over the rainbow bridge.  May his trip be smooth and pain free.  Sending lots of llove from Zoe and me thru this difficult time. 

[Jennifer,Chloe & Myla]

So sad to hear about Sherlock, I believe dogs know something is wrong for sure. I have no advice for the bridge but I do pray for your family and Baxter to get through this. Thinking of you...

[Nina, Phil, Harlow & Lacey]

Thank you for thinking of us.  Sherlock passed in January.  Baxie & Harlow mourned for a couple of weeks.  They are doing much better now.  It really helped them when we finally started fostering doodles again.