Is this the end? :'(

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Little dog has been very very quiet today, no coughing or anything nasty just quiet and tired seeming. I left my car door open at work and he took himself off to it and slept much of the morning (unheard of)
He did have a crazy few mins this afternoon doing my horses when he took off at speed tearing round (maybe this just wore him out?)
This eve he's just lying in his bed, again quietly. His breathing is about normal but he's not. My partner and his dog just got home and he didn't even lift his head.
I don't want to take him to the vet, they have told me there is nothing more they can do and he's frightened and stressed there. At the minute he's peaceful and safe. Is this how dogs with heart disease go?
I don't know how I'm going to handle life without my boy.
 
Only you can know with your dog, but the fact that he didn't react when your partner came home would make me think that maybe it is time. If he is not distressed maybe see how he is overnight, but if you feel he is suffering I would ask your vet to come out, most vets will do home visits under these circumstances. I really feel for you, but if it is the end I hope you can find some comfort in the fact that you have done everything possible for him.
 
I really don't think he's suffering, when he's been ill I've been able to hear laboured breathing or just see he's struggling. He's just calm but too quiet. He has an appointment on Monday.
Just want my crazy dog back. His nickname used to be Fred the Bast*** 😉 back in the day!
Peacefully in his bed would I suppose be the ideal it's just so heart breaking
 
It is heartbreaking and I do feel for you but I would be terrified he could have a turn in the middle of the night so if it was my dog I wouldnt wait for him to deteriorate further and I would have the vet out whilst he is still enjoying his day. I would spoil him rotten, give him everything he has ever loved and then have him pts. It never gets any easier and I think I can say we all know what you are going through and we are all thinking of you, Hugs to you. x
 
Dobiegirl said:
It is heartbreaking and I do feel for you but I would be terrified he could have a turn in the middle of the night so if it was my dog I wouldnt wait for him to deteriorate further and I would have the vet out whilst he is still enjoying his day. I would spoil him rotten, give him everything he has ever loved and then have him pts. It never gets any easier and I think I can say we all know what you are going through and we are all thinking of you, Hugs to you. x
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This exactly - I would hate for any dog of mine to deteriorate, be in pain and struggling, and me not be aware because it was the middle of the night. It is the hardest decision, I have huge sympathy for you, but I think it is probably the right thing to do for him (based on the info you have given us) ((hugs)) for you xx
 
I'd agree with the above posts. Having an animal pts is such a hard decision, but with both the dogs we lost this was the way we knew it was time - they become quiet, tired, just not themselves (my retired pony who was had pts was the same towards the end, actually). I agree with those who have said it might be best to spoil him rotten then let him go while he is still relatively happy. If you're being honest with yourself, if he's quiet and tired and not himself and it makes you unsettled, he probably doesn't feel so great himself (even if it's not pain as such, he's unable to do what he usually does).
Thoughts are with you though, this decision just never gets easier.
 
Sorry, I put my phone to charge and have been downstairs with him.
I may have over reacted a tad... He has come for a little walk this evening- we just take them for a short evening walk/loo stop and he came as usual and had a little run around. He's also eaten and been a little more alert.
I hear where your coming from though and feel like I'm on a knife edge right now.
He's not in pain or suffering but the vet has said he could go at any time and tonight has hit home that he could deteriorate in the night.
I'll talk about all this on Monday with my vet (unless he needs to be seen sooner) :'(
 
Hey everyone. To be honest he's had a pretty good weekend. He was brighter on Saturday morning so I took him for a walk and he ran round no problem. He also had two breakfasts!!
He's been out again a few times (just teeny short walks) but has a good run round with no problem.
He has his appointment with the vet tomorrow afternoon still.
I'm ok thankyou Polarskye. I can safely say this is the toughest thing ever! My old dog was a very definite situation, he was ok one day and needed to go the next... Devastating but easy. This is so hard and I'm worried I'll do it too soon or too late. :(
 
Glad to hear he's perked up a bit, even if its only temporary. Its awful when they get old and go downhill, I'm starting to go through the same thing my own little dog. I'm sure you'll make the right decision at the right time xx
 
If it comes to the end the vet can come out to your house.We did this with our elderly dog when the time came as she hated the vets after treatment for hepatitis involving needles and would just shake.With a titbit as the time came it was very peaceful and glad we made the decision.
 
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