My 90 year old mother lives in assisted living and is having chronic vertigo/dizziness with vomiting. She went to the hospital on Monday and was given every test known to man, all negative. Meds were reviewed and her Gabapentin dose was reduced. She is still dizzy and suddenly incontinent at night; wets the bed in spite of wearing briefs.
Caring For The Senior Collie. On average, Collies typically live 10 to 13 years, but many go well beyond the age of 13 and I have heard of a few Collies reaching 15 and beyond.Generally it is thought that the smaller the dog, the longer lived and the bigger the dog, the shorter lived. Just like with people, old age is relative.aring For The Senior Collie. On average, Collies typically live 10 to 13 years, but many go well beyond the age of 13 and I have heard of a few Collies reaching 15 and beyond.
An average male collie weighs between 60 to 75 pounds and stands 26 inches at the shoulder. The female collie weighs from 50 to 60 pounds and is 22 to 24 inches at the shoulder. The sheltie runs from 13 to 16 inches tall at shoulder height and weighs from 20 to 25 pounds. The collie muzzle is longer than that of a sheltie. Both the rough collie and the sheltie carry a full, lush outer coat over a thick undercoat.