An Older Dog....

[ShowJumperBeckii]

Hello, i never posted in here just wanted some opinions
my nan has a nearly 17 year old JRT X and hes getting old he cant control his bladder ect he has a stomach tumor as told by the vet hes old so obv we are not going to let him be pulled about with blood tests and getting it out ect, but now hes wee is really dark and has blood in his poo he doesnt seem in pain though, hes eating drinking ect ears are still foward ect, but my nan is debating the vets? will they just tell us what we already know ect? then again she said he doesnt seem in pain but how would we know? would it just be really obv?

thank you

 

[Daisychain]

If his wee is really dark it means his kidneys are packing up sadly.

You need to inform the vets of this straight away, kidney failure is terribly painfull.

 

[ShowJumperBeckii]

Ahh thank you very much x

 

[Ranyhyn]

Take the little poppet to the vets and help your Nan with the decision to let him go if its time.

17 is a grand old age for a little mite thoughts with you x

 

[SusieT]

If he has blood in his wee( likely from it being 'dark) and his poo he is likely to be packing it in, sorry

 

[CAYLA]

As suggested those are not good signs, def a pop to the vet. xx

 

[ShowJumperBeckii]

thanks alot for your thoughts guys ill have a word after dinner xx

 

[Ranyhyn]

TBH SJB if he's dying, I'd say dinner could wait.

Trust me, its not something your nan would want to drag out.

 

[ShowJumperBeckii]

Told Her, Grandad said if we take him to the vets we all know what the vet is going to do but also hes will tell us if hes in any umcomfort that we cant see x

 

[CorvusCorax]

Poor boy x please try and do what's best for him.

 

[littlemisslauren]

Poor old boy
As pet owners there comes a point where that decision must be made, better a day too early than a second too late.

 

[ShowJumperBeckii]

i told her... she in kinda in tears, grandads saying if we take him we know whats going to happen
thanks guys x

 

[Luci07]

Sorry you had to pass on the bad news but you are doing what is best for the dog and thats all you can offer under these circumstances.

 

[AmyMay]

i told her... she in kinda in tears, grandads saying if we take him we know whats going to happen
thanks guys x

Yep. It's the greatest gift we can give.

 

[CorvusCorax]

It's better than keeping him alive and in pain, he'll thank you for doing the right thing x

 

[Honey08]

Any news? Hope you're all ok. I found a poem that applies to this -

In Loving Memory.

If it should be that I grow frail and weak
And pain should keep me from my sleep
Then you must do what must be done
For this, the last battle, can't be won.
You will be sad - I understand
Don't let your grief then stay your hand.
For this day, more than all the rest
Your love and friendship stand the test.
We've had so many happy years
What is to come can hold no fears.
You'd not want to suffer so,
When the time comes, please let me go.
Take me where my needs they'll tend
Only stay with me until the end.
And hold me firm, and speak to me
Until my eyes no longer see.
I know in time that you will see,
It is a kindness you do to me...

 

[ShowJumperBeckii]

Hey thank you he went today and the vet said hes really not happy with the lump in his stomach and we could have x rays ect? but its not fair on him, hes got a upset stomach too, hes had a injection and got a few pills, make him sleepy got to go back monday or wednesday and i guess the vet will say....
but he said what we thought and hes a nearly 17 with problems and to be honest i havent said anything to anyone but hes not going to get better on a few pills but we will see monday
thanks so much honey08 thats really sweet <3
ill keep you updated xxx

 

[Ranyhyn]

Good girl, be strong for your grandparents, they are very close to the wee mite and will feel his loss badly and may need help letting him go. x

 

[ShowJumperBeckii]

Hes Going In Today.x

 

[Native Speaker]

(((((Hugs)))))

Thinking of you all.

C xx

 

[mollichop]

Well done for helping your Grandparents with this. It really is the best for their little dog sadly

What a fantastic age he is though, all credit to them!

Thoughts are with you today x