dreamyjeanie
Cathlete
Many of you have corresponded with me over the situation I was going through with my older australian shepherd and I thought I give an update to help me deal with what I have been going through the past couple of days.
Well the time came this past week for us to make a decision. Picante’s blood work came back on Monday showing liver irregularities. So we got her in to see a specialist on Wednesday for an ultrasound of her liver. The ultrasound was inconclusive, no visible sign of tumor or degeneration. They sent off a urine sample to see if it would give us more info about whether the liver was indeed beginning to fail, which might be treatable with medication. By Friday she had become so weak, she needed help getting up several times. She was no longer keeping her food down and we could tell she was suffering. So even though we did not have the test results back we knew we had to make the decision. She was 14 1/2 years old and we could tell her condition was getting worse. I made an appointment at the vet for Friday afternoon. They were very accomadating and allowed us to be with her outside on a blanket in a beautiful relaxed setting until she passed which was much nicer than being in a cold, clinical room. Tears of course were shed by both, DH and myself. Even the vet commented on how it was hard to believe that it was Picante's time because she had been one of the vet's first patients when the clinic was opened. We then took her to be buried at the pet cemetary where our previous dog and cat were buried. It’s hard to believe that it had only been a week and a half since I posted the question, “ Elderly Pets, How do you know when it’s time to let go?” It was probably the slowest time of my life. She was one of best dogs I have ever known and she will be missed. Our younger dog does not understand where she went so I am giving her extra attention. (wish we could read aniaml minds). I know she is in a better place and will never have to suffer again. Thank you again to all who have been so supportive in this situation. My thoughts and prayers go out to all who have dealt with this kind of situation or who will have to face this situation with their own pets in the future. We love them so much that it is hard to let them go.
Jean
Well the time came this past week for us to make a decision. Picante’s blood work came back on Monday showing liver irregularities. So we got her in to see a specialist on Wednesday for an ultrasound of her liver. The ultrasound was inconclusive, no visible sign of tumor or degeneration. They sent off a urine sample to see if it would give us more info about whether the liver was indeed beginning to fail, which might be treatable with medication. By Friday she had become so weak, she needed help getting up several times. She was no longer keeping her food down and we could tell she was suffering. So even though we did not have the test results back we knew we had to make the decision. She was 14 1/2 years old and we could tell her condition was getting worse. I made an appointment at the vet for Friday afternoon. They were very accomadating and allowed us to be with her outside on a blanket in a beautiful relaxed setting until she passed which was much nicer than being in a cold, clinical room. Tears of course were shed by both, DH and myself. Even the vet commented on how it was hard to believe that it was Picante's time because she had been one of the vet's first patients when the clinic was opened. We then took her to be buried at the pet cemetary where our previous dog and cat were buried. It’s hard to believe that it had only been a week and a half since I posted the question, “ Elderly Pets, How do you know when it’s time to let go?” It was probably the slowest time of my life. She was one of best dogs I have ever known and she will be missed. Our younger dog does not understand where she went so I am giving her extra attention. (wish we could read aniaml minds). I know she is in a better place and will never have to suffer again. Thank you again to all who have been so supportive in this situation. My thoughts and prayers go out to all who have dealt with this kind of situation or who will have to face this situation with their own pets in the future. We love them so much that it is hard to let them go.
Jean
