How do I know when to do the right thing?

Darren 83

So I just found out my dog has a high calcium level which with different breathing and a lump on his back leg leads to cancer according to my vet.

I want to do the right thing by my family member but he still has a quality of life so I’m very reluctant to go down that path yet. The vet said they can do tests but that pretty much it as he is nearly 14 years old. I don’t want his last time with us being probed at.

As far as I know he is not in pain but It hurts seeing him like this. He still follows me every where even struggles sometimes getting up and needs help in doing so.

I’m also concerned about my other dog she is the same age but still very energetic I’ve heard of other dogs passing away when the other dog is no longer with them.

tk123

I’m so sorry to hear about your dog You just know when it’s time and if you’re starting to ask yourself it’s probably getting to that time where you should put some plans in place. For him not being able to get up - if he’s slipping eg on wooden floor or tiles have you tried putting eg some yoga mats down so he’s not slipping? Simple little changes like that could make a huge difference to him.

Maybe there’s somewhere you’d like to take him and just sit with him, a treat you might want to get him. Take some of his fur, maybe paw prints and little things like that for memories - you might not be able for that now but in time you’ll be glad of them. I really regretted not taking some of my girls fur - I ended up plucking as much as I could from her coat as a memory and had a bracelet made.

For your other dog - Bailey was with Lucy for her last visit so I assume he knew she was gone? He was very quiet afterwards and had tummy issues with think from the stress? And probably picking up on our upset too. He’s fine though - he definitely misses having a companion and all going well we’ll finally have one for him in a few months.

Look after yourself OP

Darren 83

Got a call poor fella was bleeding from his mouth

aonb

Hows your dog doing today OP?

Darren 83

Unfortunately he had to be put down on Thursday, he was in pain and his breathing was really bad. He wouldn’t lie down at all.

I feel so guilty going into the room as he was wagging his tail at me. God I just wanted to bring him home but I knew that would just be selfish thinking of my self, as my Dad said I need to do right by my dog.

Mollydog123

Darren 83 wrote: »

Unfortunately he had to be put down on Thursday, he was in pain and his breathing was really bad. He wouldn’t lie down at all.

I feel so guilty going into the room as he was wagging his tail at me. God I just wanted to bring him home but I knew that would just be selfish thinking of my self, as my Dad said I need to do right by my dog.

I've a 17 year old dog who's starting to have some of the same symptoms. I'm dreading the day when I have to get him put down. The only plus is that they had many happy years and were loved.

Darren 83

Mollydog123 wrote: »

I've a 17 year old dog who's starting to have some of the same symptoms. I'm dreading the day when I have to get him put down. The only plus is that they had many happy years and were loved.

So sorry to hear this, enjoy the time you have left with them.

tk123

Darren 83 wrote: »

Unfortunately he had to be put down on Thursday, he was in pain and his breathing was really bad. He wouldn’t lie down at all.

I feel so guilty going into the room as he was wagging his tail at me. God I just wanted to bring him home but I knew that would just be selfish thinking of my self, as my Dad said I need to do right by my dog.

Ah sorry to hear this. It’s better that he was happy wagging his tail - trust me you’ll be glad of it in time when you look back.

Darren 83

tk123 wrote: »

Ah sorry to hear this. It’s better that he was happy wagging his tail - trust me you’ll be glad of it in time when you look back.

Thank you. We will have his ashes next week so he will be home where he belongs.