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My dog is sick :(

ks3pinkks3pink member
in August 2012 Moms
My dad called me last night to talk about my dog. He says she is lethargic and her feet and legs are swollen. (She still lives at my parents' house which is right in front of mine and my dad takes care of her since I've had the boys. She's an outside dog and it can be hard to get out with her and the boys at times.).

Anyway he says she doesn't get up to greet him anymore when he feeds her and doesn't even bother barking at the neighbor's dog, horse or cows anymore when she sees them. He thinks she has arthritis, plus she is about 13 years old. I'm going up call the vet today and see about taking her in but then I'm afraid I will have a tough decision to make. Keep me in your thoughts please. My last dog passed on his own and the one before that was hit by a car, I've never had to make the call on my dog's fate and I'm really torn about it.
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  • SJandVASJandVA member
    I'm sorry! I'm sure you'll make the right decision.
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  • Toni79Toni79 member

    I'm sorry to hear about your dog.  I can't imagine having to make that decision.  I'm sure I will have to make it one day though (with my two dogs).  Let us know what the vet says.  Your in my thougths!

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  • ks3pinkks3pink member
    Thanks ladies. I spent some time with her this afternoon, her ankles and paws are swollen and she has a lot of trouble peeing. She also is moving very slowly. Doesn't look good to me.
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  • Jessica SwanlakeJessica Swanlake member
    edited May 2014
    Sending big hugs. It is a horrible decision to have to make, but you have to be strong and keep in mind what is best for your girl. When my cat was sick I could not get over my own feelings. I still regret not being strong enough to put her to sleep when she was clearly suffering.


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  • Jeffreysmom24Jeffreysmom24 member
    I am so sorry you are dealing with that. I am glad that you got to spend some time with her. Sending you hugs!
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  • ks3pinkks3pink member
    I started talking to DD today about the dog being sick and she cried and cried. Ugh. So hard to see your kids upset over something like this. Doesn't make my decision any easier!
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  • Jeffreysmom24Jeffreysmom24 member
    It is such a tough decision but ultimately you don't want her to suffer and have to do what is in her best interest. Have you talked to the vet to see what they recommend? Good luck! I'm sorry you are going through this!
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