It was long tiresome weekend with our little dog. We decided to wait it out and see how she faired. We went back to the vet Saturday morning with not much change in her condition. She had been holding her head up for almost two days and we didn't feel she had been sleeping so the doc gave her some valium to knock her out, which it did immediately. But she only slept for a few minutes. We were giving her water and food by medicine dropper all weekend. She actually lapped water and food on her own late Saturday and walked around the back yard on her own. Things were looking up! However yesterday, she seemed to relapse. She lost control of body movements, bowels etc. We nursed her again all day yesterday. Now, today she can't stand on her own and her mouth hangs open all the time. She has lost her hearing and still has no idea who we are or where she is. We are just holding her close.
Hope everyone had a good weekend.
Poor baby. I trust you know what to do. She loves you and knows that you love her. May you have a lot of comfort through this.
I personally could not stand my pet suffering that much. Sometimes the most loving thing is to put an end to the suffering.
I know it is devastating. I held on for a week of my 12 yr old lab not eating and being in pain but then I had to have her put down. I cried and cried for myself but it was the best thing for her.
oooh J.!! This sooo sucks!! I'm sorry!!
It's hard to let our 4-legged kids go!!! I hope you find peace in your decision.
She knows how much you love her!!!
Sooooo sorry...your post brought back some sad memories for me...having to put both of my beloved dogs down 6 months apart...I'm telling you...it worked on my heart so bad...I still cry when I think about them...which is real often. Just making that final decision is what is soooo hard....you keep putting it off thinking things will get better...finally when my vet told me that Bennys liver was so huge from a form of cancer we had been treating...and that he might bleed out....I did it immediately. The best thing you can do for your dog is to be there holding him when he is put down....I did it for both of mine....it was a horrible experience....but they knew I was there...and I wouldn't be anywhere else. I feel for you so deeply....I will never have another dog...I had the best and I never wanna feel that heartbreak again.
J.,
So sorry for you and your family. Sending you some heartfelt hugs. Let us know how she does. Will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.
It's so hard to watch a friend decline. I'm sorry she's not doing well and sometimes I think it's all you can do while you decide what to do, you know? I hand-fed our cat for a couple of weeks before he finally passed (at the ER vet). Hugs and peace to all.
I am sorry J... We know how much you love her. It is very hard to let go of our fur babies.
Our thoughts will be with you and your family.
That stinks!
I know this (I've been there several times) you will KNOW when enough is enough. There will be no doubt when it is time to end this with dignity.
Til then extra love, attention, hugs and love for your little fur friend.
I'm so very sorry that you guys have to go thru this. My heart goes out to you and I thank you for your courage and love for your little one.
Hi J., I didn't get to read your other post. I'm so sorry to hear that your beloved pet is so ill and you all are having to endure such a difficult time and the decision of when to put her down. I love my animals, and for me, I keep telling myself that they will wait on the other side for me when it is my time.
Prayers are with you my friend. Big Hugs to you too!
Hugs and prayers, J.. I'm so sorry your family and your pup are going through this.
So sorry to hear. Glad you are there to hold her close and love on her.
I am so sorry you and your family are going through this. It is so difficult. Like Denise said, you will know when it is time for her. Take care.
Thoughts and prayer's for your family and you doggie. Sorry that y'all are going through this.
This hurts me, just reading about it. This is a VERY, VERY hard decision to make, but it's time to put her down. I had this done to one of my cats who contracted the Aids virus. I wanted so much, for him to get better but there wasn't one. I had mixed emotions about this, but I didn't want my kitty to suffer any more. I'm sorry, but these are my feelings. I don't like to see any animal suffer. Wish you and your family the best.
I hope she pulls through! (((Hugs)))
Thank you for taking the time to update us. We've been thinking about your family all this weekend. It's so hard. Will still be thinking of your family...
Sending hugs and prayers for all of you.
