Tough decision time

[Redmurty]

http://www.petmd.com/dog/conditions/neu ... r_syndrome

here you go mate, Mrs who is a Chiro treats dogs and found this for you hope it helps

cheers Spud

[daytona-supersport]

for me there is only one question "is the animal suffering physically or mentally" if the answer to that is yes then you put an end to the suffering. Same thing for Humans as far as I'm concerned we don't usually like to see them suffer

cheers Spud

+1

[The Sarge]

Whatever decision you make I feel for you, I am dreading when that time comes for any of my dogs !

[scubabiker]

[Old Geezer]

Been 4 years since I made a similar decision with our Border Collie who was almost 15yrs. She was suffering from arthritis in her rear legs and pancreatitis. She never complained and in the end I probably waited at least a month too long just increasing her suffering though I did everything I could for her.

My advice is to make the decision soon. It doesn't get easier waiting and you will save some pain for your friend and yourself. The dog will never complain but will welcome the relief.

My sympathies are with you.

[Mike101]

I lost both my black labs in my divorce...the ex has them now 8 hours drive each way away.

I gave them up so they could be with my son.

I miss them both every single day and when i'm out even seeing other black labs chocks me up.

Yes they are still alive and healthy but for me it's as if they are gone forever and i grieve every single day.

The Queen in a speech for the 9/11 victims once said the "Grief is the Price of Love" and wasn't she right.

You already know what you have to do and nothing will make it any easier but that is the price for sharing your life with a dog.

It's the same price we all have to pay and i feel for you.

Mike

[andyruss]

Thanks again for the replies. Poor Finn is actually worse on his legs today. He fell badly in the middle of the night and I thought he had broke something cause of the yelping he was doing. I'm certain now it's time so it's looking like tomorrow or Saturday

[MarkR]

You have my sympathy.
We're on the same road ourselves.
Walked it before and you'd think it would get easier but it doesn't.
If his life hasn't got anything in it worth living for any more then that's the time,I think.

I'd recommend getting the vet round to the house.


"Lord, look down on Thy Servant! Bad things have come to pass.
There is no heat in the midday sun, nor health in the wayside grass.
His bones are full of an old disease -- his torments run and increase.
Lord, make haste with Thy Lightnings and grant him a quick release!"

[Redmurty]

spoke to a mate today who is a vet and it could be operable depending on how bad it is but also said it cost's

cheers Spud

[andyruss]

Thanks. Already spoke to vet about surgery. He told me it is a very long and painful recovery, with lots of physio needed. And even then a limited chance of success. Not sure putting him through all that is a good idea