Pet Lovers

[beach-mom]

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@GingerHead wrote:

So Sorry. 

This is some of the worst pain a person who has an animal love can go through. 

It would be so much easier for them to just go quietly in the night but it rarely happens that way. Unfortunately we have to make the decision to just end the pain and it's an excruciating decision.  Be strong for her. 

Please know you are in all of our thoughts. Sending you and your sweet girl much love. 

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@GingerHead - What a sweet post!

@Rose429 - the most important thing right now is for her not to be in pain. They can't tell us. I'm glad you're talking to your veterinarians. They will give you good advice. 

I agree with everything @GingerHead said. We're thinking of you and your sweet girl, and praying.

[Rose429]

@GingerHead @Thank u for responding. I have thought each night as we go to sleep that maybe she will pass peacefully. The thought of taking her to the vet to be euthanized brings me too tears and makes it hard to breathe. I know I will be strong for her because I owe it to her for being such a sweet loving companion. 

[Flopsy]

I can only tell you my story.  My Toby who was 15 started with flu last year resulting in pneumonia twice.  He always pulled through, did crazies, etc.  I felt he would let me know when the time came.  In early February he was sleeping more and although he was eating, blood results good and slow walks he just started to look sad.  I took him for his upteenth vet visit and the vet said he had lost weight and that "we had gone above and beyond for Toby".  It was not easy to make the ultimate decision but it was painless, peaceful and very quick.  Toby told me with his eyes - he just wanted be go.

I really feel your pain and can tell how much love you have for her but I'm sure you will know when the time comes.  She has given you complete devotion and it's heartbreaking to say goodbye.  Toby has been gone two months and I still keep crying but I also remember the years I had with him - unconditional love, fun and lots of waggy tails.  My only saving grace now is my rescue, Snowball.  He is 9 and I have had him a year.  I'm in my 60s and can't imagine life without a pet.  I will be thinking of you, enjoy every day with her, our pets leave us far too soon. X

[Calgal2too]

apologies if this has been mentioned already.  I was too saddened by the original post, to read all the replies.

I'm surprised that the vet hasn't recommended another opinion, perhaps by a specialist (oncologist?), if they can't seem to identify the problem.

Having been down this road 2x last year with kitties (one 13.5 y.o., the other 9), and like everyone else here, I feel for you.

I firmly believe that our pets communicate with us, if we're willing to listen.  I struggled with what to do with the 13.5 y.o., and she told me when it was time.  Never regretted moving forward with euthanasia for one single second after that.  While it was one of the hardest things I've ever done, I did it for her and it was absolutely the right thing, at the right time.

Special hugs for you.....

[We rescue cats]

@Rose429  - this is the hardest part of loving our pets, but it is the most loving and caring gift we can give them. Please don't think that you are putting your girl 'down', you are lifting her up out of the pain and suffering, you are setting her free. She will be waiting for you . . . big hugs and lots of my prayers are with you, I'm sharing my tears with you. 

[GingerHead]

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@Rose429 wrote:

@GingerHead @Thank u for responding. I have thought each night as we go to sleep that maybe she will pass peacefully. The thought of taking her to the vet to be euthanized brings me too tears and makes it hard to breathe. I know I will be strong for her because I owe it to her for being such a sweet loving companion. 

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You are so welcome and again I am so sorry.My heart is breaking for you. I know that pain well. I remember when it was time to let our sweet Calvin go after 17 years. I knew then that it was the right and most loving thing to do for my baby and I've never once regretted it.  It is one of the hardest things us animal lovers have to go through.  Be strong for your girl. Sending big hugs

Also, there are companies that will come to your home and euthanize pets. That's what we did with my dog. It was a lot easier for me than taking him to the vet to do it, not sure if you have a service like that where you are but it may be easier for you.