Tilly and malo

[Tillygizmo]

I just spoke to the vet. He suspects the infections will be ongoing due to the overgrowth of the roots into the sinus cavity. I just dont think its fair anymore. All week she is losing more and more of her appetite. I give her a bath for her drool and 15 minutes later she is sopping wet.

She is doing these awful exxagerated mouth movements when she is trying to swallow so much more frequently than usual and she is pawing at her mouth even with tramadol and metacam mixed.

She got one week of relief from the surgery if that..... With the vets guidance I think its time to let her go to sleep. Im devastated and crying at work and I will probably leave today to spend the day with her. The appointment is tonight at 8pm. I just keep thinking am I making the right decision or am I ending her life prematurely....this is the hardest decision I have ever made. Any guidance would be appreciated

 

[ticklechin]

Its time, I am sad to say, she is not getting pain relief and its sound like she is not chin-like anymore. The most kindest thing you can do is say goodbye. It will only get worse from this point based on this new set of symptoms, let her have peace.

 

[Tillygizmo]

I know. Your right. I know in my heart that its time for her. I just need to stop second guessing myself now. Thank you for your comment it confirmed for me that this is right.

Im going to be such a mess for such a long time... I am expecting that. I dont know how I will cope with this. Ive already been in tears all morning

Thank you again

 

[critterrx]

Samantha, you've got me crying here, too. Your baby sounds just like my Chico did when I made the decision to let him go. I know it's hard to do it, even when you know it's the right thing to do. I'll be thinking about you and hoping your heart heals. :cry3:

 

[Tillygizmo]

I just am so confused. I'm laying with her in the playpen now. And she's running arouund but then she swipes her face the whole time and drools. Its so hard

 

[dcfluegel]

thoughts and prayers are with you - never easy or simple to say goodbye to someone you love

hang on to the sure knowledge that you shared an amazing life with her and remember to breathe periodically

 

[Tillygizmo]

Thank you so much for your kind words. The hardest part is waiting for the appointment tonight.

Can anyone please give me tips on how to help gizmo, her cagemate cope? She has been living with Tilly since she was a baby. They cuddle constantly and if I take one out of the cage they are constantly looking for the other. I'm so worried

 

[critterrx]

Chico and Beck weren't cagemates but they were out to play at the same time. If I let one out without the other, the one who was out was looking for his buddy. Beck looked for Chico for a week or so after he was gone. I gave him lots of extra attention, and he seems to have adjusted now. He's a lot more affectionate towards me and now likes scritches. I guess I'm an acceptable substitute for grooming from Chico. If Gizmo doesn't have a cuddle buddy already, that might help, too, so she at least has something to have next to her sleeping.

 

[Sandi]

Having gone through this twice myself I can say they never really leave you and will always be in your heart. I'm very sorry you have to make this decision and I pray that you take comfort in knowing how beautiful and pain free Tilly will be after you let her go. :tissue: