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After what seemed like a really positive response to the onsior on Saturday, he had a really bad night last night so am calling the vet when they open to arrange pts. I worry it might be premature as he does respond to the anti inflammatories but they don't last long enough, history tells us they effect his tummy so couldn't be a long term solution and if they haven't got the swelling under control enough to keep him comfortable while looking for a better option then there really isn't an option. Also knowing there is a stenosis in his spine that will cause degenerative problems means we could spend months again rehabbing him (he's lost a lot of muscle now) just for that to send him into decline so I don't think there's a good enough long term prognosis even to attempt to overcome the short term pain. Going to miss the boy so much 💔💔💔Screenshot_20190921_152504_com.android.gallery3d.jpg
 
I have a type of stenosis. Its agonising unless I keep my back super strong and fit. Getting it that way in the first place is something I NEVER want to repeat. On those grounds alone you are making the right call. I'm so sorry. You have fought so hard for him, but sometimes nothing you do is enough :(
 
It's even harder as he's being so demanding of fuss and treats now and looks so happy that he's getting his own way, being spoon fed a tin of chappie, his eyes are still so bright....
 
fankino04 said:
It's even harder as he's being so demanding of fuss and treats now and looks so happy that he's getting his own way, being spoon fed a tin of chappie, his eyes are still so bright....
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That is the worst bit for you, but better for him than to wait until he is immobile and crawling in pain. Remember the good times with him, he is a beautiful boy.
 
Leo Walker said:
I have a type of stenosis. Its agonising unless I keep my back super strong and fit. Getting it that way in the first place is something I NEVER want to repeat. On those grounds alone you are making the right call. I'm so sorry. You have fought so hard for him, but sometimes nothing you do is enough :(
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Thanks, I feel better hearing that, I don't think given the speed ad of his last recovery I could get his back strong enough to deal with it in that case, so although we might find some pain management that works short term on and off its only delaying the inevitable and the quality of life wouldn't be good enough for long enough. I just wish he looked more like he had given up, if I'm not with him he whimpers and crys, but as soon as I sit with him he perks up and demands treats and tummy tickles
 
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Life is crap sometimes isn't it? Take comfort from knowing you have done everything you can. Better to go out on a high, being spoon fed chappie.

Thinking of you, take care xx
 
fankino04 said:
Vets have been and said they could inject painkillers to make him comfortable for the next few weeks but its only prolonging the inevitable so have let him go whilst he munched through his 3rd tin of chappie.
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So sorry. I hope your other one copes OK, too.
 
A sad but good decision it should always be quality of life for the animal over quantity for the owner. Bless you it is a very hard thing to do so take care of yourself
 
fankino04 said:
Vets have been and said they could inject painkillers to make him comfortable for the next few weeks but its only prolonging the inevitable so have let him go whilst he munched through his 3rd tin of chappie.
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Well done for doing the right thing. It would have been far easier to think of your own pain. He’d be thanking you I’m sure x
 
fankino04 said:
I let her in the kitchen to see his body and understand what has happened and she just looked around for food, then sat looking so pretty at the vet as if to say "do you have food, or want to fuss me" didn't seem bothered at all...
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That's what mine did when we had my girl PTS. I was hurt and outraged and her behalf, but I guess they just find it easier to accept than we do.
 
A perfect and pain free release for him, desperately sad for you though. We had to let our dog of a lifetime go in December. He was as bright and shiny and pain free as when he was young but his back legs had given up. His final special meal was his favourite battered fish. Because he looked so well it was very hard.
 
fankino04 said:
Vets have been and said they could inject painkillers to make him comfortable for the next few weeks but its only prolonging the inevitable so have let him go whilst he munched through his 3rd tin of chappie.
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Three tins? - he thought he was already in heaven before he got there. Good call F, I hope you are OK.

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ycbm said:
Three tins? - he thought he was already in heaven before he got there. Good call F, I hope you are OK.

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I'm surprisingly OK (think I've been mentally preparing for a while and cried so much over the weekend I'm just knackered) I just feel so guilty when I stop being a mess...
 
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