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06-21-2011, 01:55 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Upstate, NY
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I called my vet today, the final appt is this evening
I haven't posted in a few yrs. And I dislike that this is my 1st post back.
All day I have been a wreck, bouts of crying, & general sadness just thinking about by this time tomorrow Scooner won't be there. A couple of months ago I noticed Scooner started peeing on the floor. So I figured ok she's 11, this happens, I'll clean it up. Then she had blood in her urine so I took her to the vet. Vet said she had a UTI & possibly Cushing's Disease..and have I noticed her drinking more? As I thought about it yes, & when I took her home yes, and since then yes. I gladly clean up after her. But then last week she started eating less & less, & she's starting to lose muscle. So I know she likes RAW, I had all my 4 dogs on that before--worked wonders on them. So she's on Raw, but yesterday she stopped eating, this morning she wouldn't eat, her hips/legs are giving out on her. Then when she went outside this morning she tried to poop, her hips must've been hurting her cause mid-way she just sat down & looked at me. So I called the vet & made the appt. She hasn't whined--which she used to do constantly (she's a worrier), she hasn't whined in 2 weeks. She sleeps behind the sofa & in an odd position. Then this afternoon I had to carry her down & back up the steps so she could go out. She perked up briefly for a hot dog & some turkey bologna. She wanted me to rub her belly (she loves that). Then later she's still wobbly with her legs but she went up & down the stairs on her own...I feel extremely guilty & am second guessing myself. Hubby has distanced himself from the situation. He'll only be home about an hour before it's time to leave. I want to save her from any further pain & distress, but...I don't know 
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06-21-2011, 01:59 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: Ottawa
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I'm so sorry you're going through this. It sounds like it's time but that doesn't ever make it easier
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06-21-2011, 02:01 PM
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Join Date: May 2005
Location: Denmark, Ohio
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You know best when it is time. We all second guess ourselves. I am sorry, it is hard.
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06-21-2011, 02:02 PM
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Join Date: May 2010
Location: Long Island
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So sorry you have to make this decision. I truely understand, I just put my horse down on the 10th. You know in your heart what is the right thing to do. Spend the rest of the day together give her lots of love. My heart goes out to you.
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06-21-2011, 02:04 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Near Atlantic City, NJ
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I'm so sorry, but it does sound like it's her time.
You'll always second guess yourself, it's in our nature. Making that decision has to be the worst thing in the world. But you know in your heart if it's the right one. And if her quality of life is not up to par, then it's time to let go. It may be the worst feeling, but it's the most loving thing one can do for their beloved pets. Ending their pain is the most humane thing a loving owner can do. 
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06-21-2011, 02:06 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Dunlap, CA
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When the pain in their eyes is more than the love, you know. Hugs and prayers for an easy passing. I have done this all too recently myself. You have the support and understanding of a whole lot of people here.
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06-21-2011, 02:06 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: West Virginia
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My heart also goes out to you and I will be praying for you to get the strength that you will need later. God bless you and your special girl.
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06-21-2011, 02:06 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: W WA
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My heart goes out to you. I am going through a similar thing w my senior. So heartbreaking I know.
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06-21-2011, 02:21 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Seattle
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I feel for you. My old girl can't get up any more. We need to haul her up and once she stands, she's sort of O.K. I want to put her down because I feel that a hard fall is inevitable and she's in enough pain but my husband thinks that as long as she is continent and eating we don't need to make that decision. It's frustrating. I hope that he keeps me from doing it too soon and I prevent him from waiting too long.
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