Having To Make The Big Decision About, Toby.

[chrissa1]

I spoke to my vet this afternoon about Toby’s dementia. I described all of his symptoms and he said, he wished he had a magic pill to make him alright, but he hasn’t.

If I decided to put Toby to sleep, he couldn’t/wouldn’t argue.

Toby doesn’t recognise his name, doesn’t greet anybody who comes in, is off his food, poops in my bedroom during the night and even when I don’t chastise him at all, still goes and lies by himself shivering for half an hour. He is always vague and not sure of himself.

He’s not the vibrant, naughty dog he has been, for the last 12 years.

Do you think it’s time? He isn’t enjoying his life, at all. :((

Heartbreaking.

[chrissa1]

Thank you all.

I was looking through the wrong bit of my variofocals, Prudie.

[Ken4155]

I had to have my 15yo dog put down just over 18 months ago, chrissa, as she had developed a number of debilitating illnesses and was riddled with arthritis. It was terribly difficult but i consoled myself that i was doing what was best for her, not for me. Best of luck.

[woofgang]

It never gets easier and if it did it would mean we didn't love enough. We do the last kindest thing that we can, suffering so that they don't have to.

[Baldric]

Chrissa, as I sad earlier, it's one of the hardest choices you ever have to make, only you or your Vet can do it, think of it as the last act of love you can ever do for them.

[Baldric]

Said ^^^ not sad

[naomi24]

Much love. x

[chrissa1]

Thank you all for your kind posts. I have to tell my granddaughters tomorrow. They love him dearly.

[chrissa1]

Togo, she sounds wonderful!!

[lankeela]

Better a day too soon, than a moment too late.

[chrissa1]

I agree lankeela but it’s so hard.

[Caran]

I had to make that decision with my wonderful cat Shelley.
She had feline leukaemia and the vet said I would know when the time came.
I did. When I stroked her one day she went for me as she was in so much pain and very swollen.
So I spoke with the vet and he said the time is now.
It was the worst time of my life. I held her while she had the injection. She very soon went very floppy in my arms. It was the worst time of my life. I have never got
Over it, I loved her so much. This was 15 years ago. I have not had a pet since as I couldn't bear the pain anymore.

[chrissa1]

So sad, Caran.

[Togo]

Here she is Chrissa. Photo doesn't show but she used to have bright blue eyes. Gone a bit darker now. She hates having her photo taken as well. I had to creep up and surprise her.

http://thumbsnap.com/i/6oTZk38M.jpg

[mikey4444]

Chrissa....this is very close to my position, and I have every sympathy with you.

[murraymints]

oh dear ..you know in your heart what is the right thing to do..so sorry...xx

[windywillow]

So sorry to read this very sad news. xxx

[chrissa1]

She’s lovely, Togo.

I’ve just explained it all to my 9 year old granddaughter and after lots of tears, she has accepted it. She is already planning how we will remember, Toby.