Tough life decisions

[BadGirl]

It's tough no matter what decision you go with. It's difficult to imagine not having your furry friends share your life anymore. She's been your friend and your companion for a very long time.......

In November I put down my 17-year old doggie, and I still miss her so.

 

[Roberta]

Our 13yr old Black Lab was diagnosed today with a large mass on her liver.
The Vet was able to take a sample of the tumor with a needle, but she said that she could not confirm it as being cancer.

We are still waiting results of her urine analysis to check the kidneys functions.
I can’t remember all the medical terms they used, that’s why I’m married to a smart woman.

This morning I couldn’t give my pup her morning treat or feed her breakfast, because it could interfere with the ultra sound.

We finally get home (from Bowie), she is happy (but still tired), but will not eat or take her favorite treats.

The decision:

• Let my pup who has been happy as hell, live her life?

• Get an operation, costing thousands of dollars, to possibly give her a few more years?

13 great happy years for a large dog, I think is a nice life.
She is not in pain, has been running and playing with our other dog, but she has been losing weight.

I know that I am the one that has to make the decision, but it’s tough.

IMHO hold off on making that decisision.

 

[daisycreek]

You will know when its time, but for now just enjoy the time you have together... my heart goes out to you and your family.

 

[BS Gal]

If it isn't cancer, it really shouldn't cause any issues. Humans can have liver cysts and it doesn’t interfere with their normal life functions but if it is cancer, I personally feel she isn’t going to have a long life expectancy beyond surgery that would warrant spending $1,000’s of dollars. I think I would not intervene and when I saw my dog’s quality of life decline to the point where suffering supersedes, then I would have my dog put to rest.
Tough choice, either way!

:hmmm:

 

[HeavyChevy75]

As long as she is eating, drinking, peeing and pooping. I wouldn't worry about it even if the results come back positive. She will tell you when she is ready. Just listern to what she is saying.

 

[Chasey_Lane]

 

[dawn]

DW --

As everyone here says, and I am sure you know....you will know when its time. I had to put down three animals in three months.....you just know, its a very hard decision, but through each of mine, I remained strong while the process was happening.....I never wanted my best friends to have the last vision of me crying while they were laying there so strong....now afterwords that was a different story.

I am so sorry.

 

[vraiblonde]

Alright, there's this rash of older pets getting sick and/or dying. I'm getting superstitious about my 15 year old Claudia.

I think as long as the dog is happy and not in pain, you should let her go on. When she starts being obviously uncomfortable and her stuff starts breaking down, put her out of her misery.

Good luck, dude - I feel for ya.

 

[Cowgirl]

I'm so sorry.

 

[cattitude]

I think as long as the dog is happy and not in pain, you should let her go on. When she starts being obviously uncomfortable and her stuff starts breaking down, put her out of her misery.

That's what we've always done. They tell you..they have a look..and you know...

 

[SoMDGirl42]

My pup will be very well spoiled rotten until the day that she the pup, lets us know that she has had enough.

she'll tell you

DoWhat-I'm sorry to read this but bottom line, you know your fuzzy face better than anyone (w/exception of Mrs. DW) let her live out her life, you'll know when the time is "the time." Enjoy every moment w/her!

and you will know. As hard as it is, when it's time you'll know. My old man gizmo told me on Labor day two years ago. I still miss him, but I knew it was time. Listen hard and love harder until that day comes.

 

[BS Gal]

As everyone else has said, you'll know when it's time. I'm so sorry, DoWhat.

 

[jetmonkey]

 

[The_MailLadi]

Our 13yr old Black Lab was diagnosed today with a large mass on her liver.
The Vet was able to take a sample of the tumor with a needle, but she said that she could not confirm it as being cancer.

We are still waiting results of her urine analysis to check the kidneys functions.
I can’t remember all the medical terms they used, that’s why I’m married to a smart woman.

This morning I couldn’t give my pup her morning treat or feed her breakfast, because it could interfere with the ultra sound.

We finally get home (from Bowie), she is happy (but still tired), but will not eat or take her favorite treats.

The decision:

• Let my pup who has been happy as hell, live her life?

• Get an operation, costing thousands of dollars, to possibly give her a few more years?

13 great happy years for a large dog, I think is a nice life.
She is not in pain, has been running and playing with our other dog, but she has been losing weight.

I know that I am the one that has to make the decision, but it’s tough.

Very sorry to hear about your lab. It is very hard to deal with, I had a boxer who's birthday was April Fool's Day and was always my fool, he was one of my kids, he lived a very long life for a boxer, he was 13, had developed cardiac myopathy, I guess that's how you spell it and was suffering dearly from it, although it killed me inside to make the call, I called this vet in Callaway, and he came to my home to put him down, and I had all of my family together with him and he went very peacefully, up to that point this dog had been as energetic as he could be, but it got so bad towards the end that he couldn't eat, hurt him to drink anything, and I couldn't watch it. So I know where you are coming from, but I know in my heart we made the right decision.

 

[TurboK9]

Having gone through similare a couple years ago, I do not envy your position. I also will not offer any advice, for I'm sure you have heard enough of that, and ultimately, it is a very personal decision. I do know it's painful, when I lost my old boy, my partner, to kidney failure it was like loosing a leg. Only time I've cried in the last 20 years. Like a baby, on and off for almost 2 weeks. I still miss him greatly. But now, I like to think about him, enjoy reminiscing.

You'll get by, and whatever you decide, don't ever second guess that decision.

 

[CalvertNewbie]

DoWhat, how is your pup feeling today? And how are you guys doing?

 

[Irish_Eyes]

Our 13yr old Black Lab was diagnosed today with a large mass on her liver.
The Vet was able to take a sample of the tumor with a needle, but she said that she could not confirm it as being cancer.

We are still waiting results of her urine analysis to check the kidneys functions.
I can’t remember all the medical terms they used, that’s why I’m married to a smart woman.

This morning I couldn’t give my pup her morning treat or feed her breakfast, because it could interfere with the ultra sound.

We finally get home (from Bowie), she is happy (but still tired), but will not eat or take her favorite treats.

The decision:

• Let my pup who has been happy as hell, live her life?

• Get an operation, costing thousands of dollars, to possibly give her a few more years?

13 great happy years for a large dog, I think is a nice life.
She is not in pain, has been running and playing with our other dog, but she has been losing weight.

I know that I am the one that has to make the decision, but it’s tough.

Let her live out her life until it's obvious she's suffering, then that should probably be the time to let her go. Just make sure that when it comes time, you let her last view of you being strong and comforting. Smile for her and pet her, cry when she's gone, and just remember that if she's been suffering, she's not in pain anymore.

 

[PrepH4U]

Our 13yr old Black Lab was diagnosed today with a large mass on her liver.
The Vet was able to take a sample of the tumor with a needle, but she said that she could not confirm it as being cancer.

We are still waiting results of her urine analysis to check the kidneys functions.
I can’t remember all the medical terms they used, that’s why I’m married to a smart woman.

This morning I couldn’t give my pup her morning treat or feed her breakfast, because it could interfere with the ultra sound.

We finally get home (from Bowie), she is happy (but still tired), but will not eat or take her favorite treats.

The decision:

• Let my pup who has been happy as hell, live her life?

• Get an operation, costing thousands of dollars, to possibly give her a few more years?

13 great happy years for a large dog, I think is a nice life.
She is not in pain, has been running and playing with our other dog, but she has been losing weight.

I know that I am the one that has to make the decision, but it’s tough.

No words of advice, you already know