Misha The Black Lab's Last Weeks - A Little Help
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Misha update.
Doing OK but slower to get up, worse on the stairs, coughing more (voicebox issue with food dropping into it). Still wanting walks, food, etc. But I think we are now at the end and it is best to get this done while she is still mobile and not in pain.
At the end of May we are going away, I can't expect or indeed trust family to look after her and it is not fair to leave her with my dog minder for 10 days when she could have an issue. So sometime in mid May if not sooner.
I emailed the vet to ask what they think is best, sort of self doubting her diagnosis as it was January when we had the blood test that condemned her kidneys. But they just emailed back saying they had emergency appointments available every day I just need to ring, and gave me the option of a vet coming to the home for an extra £100. My wife doesn't fancy the thought of her being carried out of the house so the vets it is going to be in mid May.
Doing OK but slower to get up, worse on the stairs, coughing more (voicebox issue with food dropping into it). Still wanting walks, food, etc. But I think we are now at the end and it is best to get this done while she is still mobile and not in pain.
At the end of May we are going away, I can't expect or indeed trust family to look after her and it is not fair to leave her with my dog minder for 10 days when she could have an issue. So sometime in mid May if not sooner.
I emailed the vet to ask what they think is best, sort of self doubting her diagnosis as it was January when we had the blood test that condemned her kidneys. But they just emailed back saying they had emergency appointments available every day I just need to ring, and gave me the option of a vet coming to the home for an extra £100. My wife doesn't fancy the thought of her being carried out of the house so the vets it is going to be in mid May.
Having made the decision to end things before our holiday at the end of May last week, my hand was forced over the weekend.
She continued to have issues getting up, the cough had become awful and constant, and she couldn't get down the stairs properly this morning. And the kidneys had failed properly as she started to drink massively. I called the vets and after a walk, a meal of sardines and dog food, we visited at 1pm. She was sedated at first, and went out like a light. I think she was a lot weaker than we had thought, the vet agreed it was time too.
I wanted to take her myself to the crem in Duxford, very nice people. I drive past there for work weekly it seemed a good place to have her ashes.
Meg the Staffie has slowed in the last week on our walks, so we can take it easier on her now on walks.
She was a very good girl for the 2 years we had her, and will always be my black Lab. Run free Misha, I will see you again one day.
Photo this morning in what was her favourite spot. Thank you everyone for all your input, it was invaluable.
She continued to have issues getting up, the cough had become awful and constant, and she couldn't get down the stairs properly this morning. And the kidneys had failed properly as she started to drink massively. I called the vets and after a walk, a meal of sardines and dog food, we visited at 1pm. She was sedated at first, and went out like a light. I think she was a lot weaker than we had thought, the vet agreed it was time too.
I wanted to take her myself to the crem in Duxford, very nice people. I drive past there for work weekly it seemed a good place to have her ashes.
Meg the Staffie has slowed in the last week on our walks, so we can take it easier on her now on walks.
She was a very good girl for the 2 years we had her, and will always be my black Lab. Run free Misha, I will see you again one day.
Photo this morning in what was her favourite spot. Thank you everyone for all your input, it was invaluable.
Thanks Sway please don't get too upset we were at the end of the road and Misha had a great time with us. Feeling a lot better today but there is a lot to adjust to.
My thoughts with Merlin. I had insurance but it was a joke to be honest, gave up in the end. Our vet got taken over by one of these big companies and the prices went up overnight. It is very tough being the owner of an elderly pet, when we took these two on we had to say that there was a budget and we weren't going to exceed it. I trod on Meg's leg earlier, she hates the vet so much there is no way she could be treated and it would be pointless having a 13 year old Staffie fixed up. Do let us know how you get on.
My thoughts with Merlin. I had insurance but it was a joke to be honest, gave up in the end. Our vet got taken over by one of these big companies and the prices went up overnight. It is very tough being the owner of an elderly pet, when we took these two on we had to say that there was a budget and we weren't going to exceed it. I trod on Meg's leg earlier, she hates the vet so much there is no way she could be treated and it would be pointless having a 13 year old Staffie fixed up. Do let us know how you get on.
Sway said:
It's not the loss of Misha, it's the way you've handled it that's got me choked up.
Really not sure I'm strong enough to do the same if needed...
I just decided to tackle it head on, was there right to the end with her. You will find the strength because you have to for Merlin one day, I asked the vet if it was the right time and she said I would know best as will you Sway. Really not sure I'm strong enough to do the same if needed...
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