TwyfordM
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Still plodding along, no changes yet.
Rodney takes looking after his big sister seriously ...
Bone cancer?
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Still plodding along, no changes yet.
Rodney takes looking after his big sister seriously ...
TwyfordM
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Boys are being so sweet, breaks my heart that they are going to loose her so young
On the Hoof
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Only saw this thread today as have been away from H&H for a few weeks. I am so very sorry about the diagnosis for your lovely Lucy. Glad she is enjoying the treats and being treated like royalty. I have had two greys with this condition and just cant face having any more. Sending lots of hugs x
TwyfordM
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She's now ripped out another claw 
Luckily high as a kite on pain meds anyway so not fussed by it but the blood is literally everywhere. House looks like a crime scene
Luckily high as a kite on pain meds anyway so not fussed by it but the blood is literally everywhere. House looks like a crime scene
TwyfordM
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Gabapentin high! But still here
She's still jumping gates/trotting around the garden but does get a bit sore on walks on pavement now so she's picking the routes she does and length of plods about.
Still eating well, downing at least a pack of treats and ham a day
getting her own takeaway orders (nuggets, sausages, burgers etc) Been minor changes in elbow, seems to be additional lump on jaw, no trouble eating and it's rock hard so think it's probably to do with the bone cancer. Doesn't seem to be causing any eating issues yet.
Things do seem to be progressing but she's still happy and comfortable.
Frustratingly I have a holiday booked for the 18th Aug. She will be at home with my mum, so no changes in care etc and will be spoilt rotten. We've agreed if she seems uncomfortable or any major progression/lameness she will be let go, whether I'm home or not.
It's so easy to forget sometimes, that she's on borrowed time when she's bouncing around
misst
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Bless her she's a star.its hard playing a waiting game but what else can you do. Thinking of you and I hope you get to enjoy your holiday. She's a lucky dog to be so 
loved x
loved x
TwyfordM
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She's lost more weight, but still eating and happy as Larry.
Surprised she's still here and happy but she was just chasing her little bros around the garden and playing all smiles 5 mins ago so we continue.
We are on borrowed time, but she's still able to run around doing zoomies at the mo which is great to see
splashgirl45
Lurcher lover
Glad she’s still here and enjoying life , very sad for you knowing her time is limited but at least you have the chance to spoil her
misst
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I'm glad she held on for you TM. I hope you have some special times again before it is time x
TwyfordM
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Started to go downhill faster, can see she's uncomfortable. She's walking fine, but on squashy surfaces (beds,sofas etc) she's starting to yelp a bit as I think the movement in that leg when it's not a solid surface is getting worse. Pacing, not quite able to settle, and her back legs are wobbly. Choosing to lie on the floor etc 
still eating and drinking ok but she's just not herself. Think it's going to be keeping a close eye over next few days and probably making the call fairly soon. Spent lots of time soaking up the sun and eating treats today.
still eating and drinking ok but she's just not herself. Think it's going to be keeping a close eye over next few days and probably making the call fairly soon. Spent lots of time soaking up the sun and eating treats today.
splashgirl45
Lurcher lover
Sorry she has gone down hill quickly , can you increase the pain relief? Really feel for you and hope you have a bit more time left x
Tiddlypom
Carries on creakily
Sorry to hear this, TM.
Honestly if she’s now yelping at times and is wobbly it is time to let her go today. You don’t want to risk having to rush to her to the vets in distress.
Honestly if she’s now yelping at times and is wobbly it is time to let her go today. You don’t want to risk having to rush to her to the vets in distress.
TwyfordM
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I'm thinking tomorrow afternoon, she's settled down a bit now I've taken the cushions out of her bed and was just trotting round the garden
so I think it's just on squishy surfaces. Still not happy with how comfortable she is though so it'll be over the next few days for sure
TwyfordM
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Moobli
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I’m so sorry you are so close to time to let her go. Thinking of you x
splashgirl45
Lurcher lover
I know what you mean, painkillers upset my lurchers stomach so I really had no choice as she had arthritis in her hips and had stopped chasing anything so I knew it was painful … hugs xxDon't want to mask it further if it's getting more unstable
Amymay Again
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Being blunt, make the arrangements tomorrow. Our Jack went down hill very quickly after initial diagnosis and ultimately he was put down 5 days too late. Even the strongest pain relief won’t touch the sides in a couple of days.Started to go downhill faster, can see she's uncomfortable. She's walking fine, but on squashy surfaces (beds,sofas etc) she's starting to yelp a bit as I think the movement in that leg when it's not a solid surface is getting worse. Pacing, not quite able to settle, and her back legs are wobbly. Choosing to lie on the floor etc
misst
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So sorry she is nearing the end but she's telling you the pain relief isn't working. I hope you and vet can give her a peaceful transition over the bridge. Thinking of you x
MurphysMinder
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I’m so sorry you’ve reached this stage . If she is yelping in pain I would dose her up with pain relief tonight and arrange for pts tomorrow . It’s the hardest decision but the right one .
SkylarkAscending
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I would take her down tonight…… 
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TwyfordM
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I would take her down tonight……
She's just wolfed down a huge dinner, trotted round the garden and is settled, spoke to vets they're happy for me to up the dose until she's brought in.
I know it sounds absolutely selfish, but I've got my driving test early tomorrow morning, and if I cancel I'm looking at a further 3-4 months wait for a new date. I'm probably going to fail miserably because I can't concentrate anyway, but I can't physically do it through tears.
If anything changes in the night, I'll obviously take her in but eurgh, I must have been a really bad person in a previous life because I just feel like the universe doesn't stop conspiring against me. I've so had enough.
SkylarkAscending
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I’m sorry but I genuinely have no words in response to that.
TwyfordM
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Last time I had to have a dog PTS, I lost my job, as it meant I didn't pass my probation. If she was unable to walk and that bad that she couldn't trot around the garden half hour ago, squat to pee with no issues etc (I think it's the twisting when she steps on the bed/sofa that's causing the increase in pain) or couldn't settle tonight, or wasn't eating/drinking. I'd take her in immediately, but she will go in tomorrow afternoon.
I wouldn't leave her to suffer if she wasn't comfortable enough to do the basics, she's asleep now and settled on a higher dose of meds.
Obviously the driving test is not more important, but it's frustrating as hell with the timing that's probably going to screw over my current job. And I've got other animals that still need feeding etc so I have to take that into consideration too.
The thought of losing her is breaking me in two, but she's not my only animal that needs looking after and I am doing the best I can with the circumstances I have, I've got a flipping hedgehog that looks like she's going to give birth tonight too. Because of course she chose tonight
SaddlePsych'D
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I'm so sorry to see that the time really is coming up now.
What you have said about concentrating tomorrow is understandable. With that in mind, I think it would make sense to let yourself off the hook with the driving test and go back another day when you can give yourself a much better chance of success. And to use the time to be with your dog through this last bit of her journey with you, as painful as that is.
ETA I'm not sure how my post comes across. I hope with the kindness intended. You're facing such a difficult thing. I really do feel for you.
What you have said about concentrating tomorrow is understandable. With that in mind, I think it would make sense to let yourself off the hook with the driving test and go back another day when you can give yourself a much better chance of success. And to use the time to be with your dog through this last bit of her journey with you, as painful as that is.
ETA I'm not sure how my post comes across. I hope with the kindness intended. You're facing such a difficult thing. I really do feel for you.
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leflynn
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Just sending big hugs and hoping driving test is a pass for you x
Birker2020
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I had the same sort of scenario with having Bailey pts. We made the decision around 22nd May 2021 but didn't have her pts till about 8 days later as I had an interview for a 2 year contract that I really wanted and knew I couldn't do the interview in floods of tears. The job would pay for all my vets bills and for maintaining my next horse.
Spoke to the vet who said it was okay to delay as long as I increased pain relief which I did.
We never regretted doing this and she was spoilt rotten during that time and went on a beautiful sunny morning with a mouthful of grass.
We still believe we did the right thing. Sometimes it's not always black and white. Thoughts with you Twyford x
Spoke to the vet who said it was okay to delay as long as I increased pain relief which I did.
We never regretted doing this and she was spoilt rotten during that time and went on a beautiful sunny morning with a mouthful of grass.
We still believe we did the right thing. Sometimes it's not always black and white. Thoughts with you Twyford x
FinnishLapphund
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I hope that everything have gone well with your hedgehog possibly giving birth, that your driving test went well enough for you to pass, and that you've been able to spoil Lucy with some extra yummy treats.
{{{{{{Hugs}}}}}} @TwyfordM
{{{{{{Hugs}}}}}} @TwyfordM
Jenko109
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I hope you passed your test.
Please brush off the passive, aggressive comment on here.
You know your dog and if you believe she is comfortable and happy enough until this afternoon then trust your judgement.
Wishing you all the best for this afternoon. It really is just the worst thing about keeping pets x
Please brush off the passive, aggressive comment on here.
You know your dog and if you believe she is comfortable and happy enough until this afternoon then trust your judgement.
Wishing you all the best for this afternoon. It really is just the worst thing about keeping pets x
slimjim86
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The thing with pts decisions is that YOU have to live with them, I know lots of people say better a week too soon etc but if you look at your pet and know with modifications and drugs they are happy and pain free then I think your right to wait until that changes. I'm all for assisted suicide ( and feel like death today) but I don't want someone to end it all for me because I had a few bad days while some meds got tweaked or whatever. Sending lots of hugs, it's a really horrible time for any owner xx