Almost 13 yrs

Hannahs Mom · 10-08-2010, 10:50 PM

and past month really down hill. she wont eat, sleeps sporadically up down up down, legs giving way, incontinent with both 1 & 2, drinks water non stop....and acts depressed....dm probally, going to vets tomorrow..they had been treating for osto, but i am more inclined to think dm...i am trying hard not to think the worst, but i feel like i am saying goodbye...feeling so very guilty for even thinking "is it time", never had to do this before, and she is my lifeline, my buddy for so many years.....and i dont know what to do for her.....i am sitting here looking at her and crying...

Zoeys mom · 10-08-2010, 11:03 PM

My rule of thumb is when they stop wanting to eat even human food or go for walks it's time

I'm very sorry you guys are going through this but 13 yrs is a long life obviously spent with a loving owner.

Pattycakes · 10-08-2010, 11:09 PM

Hugs to you. I know how tough it can be when your best buddy is going through something like that and you can't really help them.

She will tell you when its time for you to let go. My last GSD had DM and at 9 1/2 yrs old she told me when I looked into her eyes it was time for me to let her go. Broke my heart...but I knew I had to do that for her, because I owed it to her for being my best friend, my companion, and my life.

PupperLove · 10-08-2010, 11:14 PM

I'm so sorry you are going through such a tough time with your baby. It's so sad how doggies have such a short time on this earth. Who knows when is the right "time." It's hard to imagine making that decision. I think for her, when the bad times outweigh the good consistently, it's time. I'm sure she will let you know. She has lived a long life and for that I am sure she is thankful.

Hannahs Mom · 10-09-2010, 07:38 PM

thanks everyone. we went to vet this am, and news wasnt good. her kidneys are failing and she also has major lung sounds, heart murmur, down to 74 pounds (11 lbs lost 1 month), enlarged lymph nodes....the decision is made and she will go to the bridge this week. I didnt do today as I want my kids to have chance to say goodbye first. the vet and i discussed everything and she agrees, hannah is tired. hannah is ready. it is now a point of keeping her comfortable for her goodbyes. i had prayed about it and knew it was...so i cried all day and still am....i think probally her day will be tuesday or wed. please say a prayer...this is so hard. yes, she has lived a charmed spoiled life since i got her when she was 2 years old. she was my first adoption for shepherds. she is one of a kind, and a very humble soul. she is going to be missed and my life empty. thanks for listening.

doggiedad · 10-09-2010, 08:29 PM

do your best for her and you. you can only do so
much. you had a great time together, together, you and your dog.

vat · 10-09-2010, 08:39 PM

I am so sorry, this is a most difficult time in a pet lovers life. Do something special for her, maybe her favorite dinner.

Hugs to you!

Hannahs Mom · 10-09-2010, 08:54 PM

thanks again. You know I guess the 2nd guessing ones self makes it harder too. We will be having a special gathering of her family and loved ones to make her send off a memorable occassion. We will all be gathered with her. I will be preparing her a feast and special treats.

Stosh · 10-09-2010, 09:03 PM

I had to make the same decision with our last gsd Omy, as so many of us had. Unfortunately I was home alone when I had to take her in. As you have, I cried nonstop for the days I had to wait, at least you have a chance to surround her with love and kindness to send her on her way. Tell her a gorgeous black and silver girl will be waiting for her

Hannahs Mom · 10-09-2010, 09:24 PM

I just placed a few pics of her in gallery.

10-08-2010, 10:50 PM	#1 (permalink)
Hannahs Mom New Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 6	Almost 13 yrs and past month really down hill. she wont eat, sleeps sporadically up down up down, legs giving way, incontinent with both 1 & 2, drinks water non stop....and acts depressed....dm probally, going to vets tomorrow..they had been treating for osto, but i am more inclined to think dm...i am trying hard not to think the worst, but i feel like i am saying goodbye...feeling so very guilty for even thinking "is it time", never had to do this before, and she is my lifeline, my buddy for so many years.....and i dont know what to do for her.....i am sitting here looking at her and crying...

10-08-2010, 11:14 PM	#4 (permalink)
PupperLove Elite Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 1,086	I'm so sorry you are going through such a tough time with your baby. It's so sad how doggies have such a short time on this earth. Who knows when is the right "time." It's hard to imagine making that decision. I think for her, when the bad times outweigh the good consistently, it's time. I'm sure she will let you know. She has lived a long life and for that I am sure she is thankful. __________________ ~Laura Jackson, nicknamed "Gehngi" GSD, 5/5/10 www.youravon.com/lauranicole

10-09-2010, 08:29 PM	#6 (permalink)
doggiedad Crowned Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Jenkintown,Pa. Posts: 9,853	do your best for her and you. you can only do so much. you had a great time together, together, you and your dog. __________________ "Life Without A Dog Is A Life Unfulfilled"

10-09-2010, 08:39 PM	#7 (permalink)
vat Knighted Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Kingston, IL Posts: 3,027	I am so sorry, this is a most difficult time in a pet lovers life. Do something special for her, maybe her favorite dinner. Hugs to you! __________________ Valerie Shewana's Maximum Velocity (aka Max) Shewana's Hot-Spice (aka Callan) Kaycee 11/97-5/10 Rio 10/08-2/10 Handle every stressful situation like a dog. If you can't eat it or play with it, pee on it and walk away.

10-08-2010, 11:03 PM	#2 (permalink)
Zoeys mom Knighted Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Rockville, Md Posts: 2,941	My rule of thumb is when they stop wanting to eat even human food or go for walks it's time I'm very sorry you guys are going through this but 13 yrs is a long life obviously spent with a loving owner.

10-08-2010, 11:09 PM	#3 (permalink)
Pattycakes Elite Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Tucson, Arizona Posts: 1,463	Hugs to you. I know how tough it can be when your best buddy is going through something like that and you can't really help them. She will tell you when its time for you to let go. My last GSD had DM and at 9 1/2 yrs old she told me when I looked into her eyes it was time for me to let her go. Broke my heart...but I knew I had to do that for her, because I owed it to her for being my best friend, my companion, and my life.

10-09-2010, 07:38 PM	#5 (permalink)
Hannahs Mom New Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 6	thanks everyone. we went to vet this am, and news wasnt good. her kidneys are failing and she also has major lung sounds, heart murmur, down to 74 pounds (11 lbs lost 1 month), enlarged lymph nodes....the decision is made and she will go to the bridge this week. I didnt do today as I want my kids to have chance to say goodbye first. the vet and i discussed everything and she agrees, hannah is tired. hannah is ready. it is now a point of keeping her comfortable for her goodbyes. i had prayed about it and knew it was...so i cried all day and still am....i think probally her day will be tuesday or wed. please say a prayer...this is so hard. yes, she has lived a charmed spoiled life since i got her when she was 2 years old. she was my first adoption for shepherds. she is one of a kind, and a very humble soul. she is going to be missed and my life empty. thanks for listening.

10-09-2010, 08:54 PM	#8 (permalink)
Hannahs Mom New Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 6	thanks again. You know I guess the 2nd guessing ones self makes it harder too. We will be having a special gathering of her family and loved ones to make her send off a memorable occassion. We will all be gathered with her. I will be preparing her a feast and special treats.

10-09-2010, 09:03 PM	#9 (permalink)
Stosh Crowned Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: tyler texas Posts: 8,434	I had to make the same decision with our last gsd Omy, as so many of us had. Unfortunately I was home alone when I had to take her in. As you have, I cried nonstop for the days I had to wait, at least you have a chance to surround her with love and kindness to send her on her way. Tell her a gorgeous black and silver girl will be waiting for her

10-09-2010, 09:24 PM	#10 (permalink)
Hannahs Mom New Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 6	I just placed a few pics of her in gallery.

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