I'm at a tough place right now concerning my 13 year old dog. She has several small tumors in her kidneys and liver that are inoperable. Her belly is beginning to distend due to the fluid build up around her liver and kidneys. She is on five different medications.
My vet of fifteen years, who I trust fully, said he does not think she is in pain, but may be uncomfortable. He did not suggest euthanasia.
She still acts like herself, although more lethargic. She yelps when picked up, due to the pressure of pressing against the swelling. I did not realize this until Tuesday. She gets upset and tries to nip sometimes when I give her medication. She does not trust me anymore, but is fine around everyone else in my family.
She refuses dry dog food. She will only eat canned dog food or cooked meats. She actually loves hot dogs. My vet told me to feed her what she will eat at this point.
He did not give me an estimation of how long he thinks she has left. It's really an unknown at this point.
She does not seem to be in pain right now, and still acts normal for the most part. She has little bladder control, and often goes on the floor. I would not put her down for this reason. I am doing what I can for her accidents.
Several people have told me to just put her down. Is it selfish to want to keep her with me? I don't want to cut her life short if she still seems happy. Her meds run $30-40 a week on average.
My parents are currently paying for her medications. They are as attached to Sakura as I am.
She loves to hang out on the pool deck during the summer. Even now if you tell her to "go pool" she rushes to the door to go out. Even being sick she still does things she enjoys.
At this point I am not considering euthanasia unless she shows signs of getting worse. Is this selfish, knowing she is sick?
My girl recently:
Being cute ^^.
Looking guilty because she refused to come in when it was raining.
Chilling out with the air blowing on her in the car after her last vet visit.
Claiming my bed as her own
My vet of fifteen years, who I trust fully, said he does not think she is in pain, but may be uncomfortable. He did not suggest euthanasia.
She still acts like herself, although more lethargic. She yelps when picked up, due to the pressure of pressing against the swelling. I did not realize this until Tuesday. She gets upset and tries to nip sometimes when I give her medication. She does not trust me anymore, but is fine around everyone else in my family.
She refuses dry dog food. She will only eat canned dog food or cooked meats. She actually loves hot dogs. My vet told me to feed her what she will eat at this point.
He did not give me an estimation of how long he thinks she has left. It's really an unknown at this point.
She does not seem to be in pain right now, and still acts normal for the most part. She has little bladder control, and often goes on the floor. I would not put her down for this reason. I am doing what I can for her accidents.
Several people have told me to just put her down. Is it selfish to want to keep her with me? I don't want to cut her life short if she still seems happy. Her meds run $30-40 a week on average.
My parents are currently paying for her medications. They are as attached to Sakura as I am.
She loves to hang out on the pool deck during the summer. Even now if you tell her to "go pool" she rushes to the door to go out. Even being sick she still does things she enjoys.
At this point I am not considering euthanasia unless she shows signs of getting worse. Is this selfish, knowing she is sick?
My girl recently:
Being cute ^^.
Looking guilty because she refused to come in when it was raining.
Chilling out with the air blowing on her in the car after her last vet visit.
Claiming my bed as her own
