13 Year Old Jack Russell

[riptide]

I have a jack russell dog called Ben. He has been slowing down lately and has loads of fatty lumps on his body (lipomas) not life threatening. I took him to the vets recently because some of his teeth were bad and he had a terrible smell from his breath. Not sure if something happened during the op or whether just a coincidence, but since then he has gone completely blind and seems disorientated at times. We have found he has quite high blood pressure and he is on tablets. I love him so much but his quality of life is very poor now, he will not go out for walks and all he lives for is food. He always used to be so affectionate when friends came but now he more less ignores them. I know I should put him to sleep and I am only keeping him alive for me, but he is not unwell in himself, although looks so sad, do not think he can understand what is happening. The vet thinks he now has a brain disorder and has put him on some more tablets to help. So hard to make this awful decision, I have done it in the past but then my dogs were very sick and stopped eating. Would I be doing the right thing by letting him go, writing this crying. Thanks all.

[islasmum]

I really feel for you, but you know it's the best thing to do for him, but it doesn't make it any easier. Remember all the good times with him. xx

[Smowball]

Aww what an awful thing to have to do, but you are doing the right thing xx

[boxtops]

I hope riptide's OK - thinking of you, RT.