We recently lost our other Basenji (both lived to almost 17).
Our sons had this painting done for us. The position is a little funky on Rio, but overall, the artist captured their likeness.



We recently lost our other Basenji (both lived to almost 17).
Our sons had this painting done for us. The position is a little funky on Rio, but overall, the artist captured their likeness.




Bad timing as we just had to make that decision a few days ago (well, the vet confirmed the direction).
She was 16 last Christmas Day, so almost 16-1/2.
We’ve been dealing with exactly what you listed (less the seizures), and what finally happened is she kept falling/barely could get up....and after a day, we realized she couldn’t open her mouth. She’d walk to the food/water area and stand over the bowls but not eat/drink. Poor thing. Once we realized that, we went to the vet the next morning and one look at her, the vet said those terrible words...“it’s time”:(. Which we knew.
This is our 2nd B. First one made it just over 17!
It is no fun and sorry you have to go through it soon.