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All booked, don't know when as vets are busy today, they wanted me to bring her in, I refused, she gets very distressed at vets, she's had a horrid tumour that was diagnosed in Oct, was given until Xmas but has been great until late this weekend, she didn't pick up and deteriorated further last night.

Vets, I'm sorry, I know you are busy after the bank holiday, I did discuss this with the owner and senior vet 6 weeks ago who agreed to home visit. Hopefully I'll get a call back later with a time, I'm home all day and really don't mind when but I'm not going to distress an unwell dog at this time.
 
Oh no, i'm sorry. Never easy to say goodbye to an old friend. Take comfort from memories of happy times you shared xxx
 
So hard to say good bye to such a good old friend. You're doing the best you can for her and I'm sure she appreciates it.
big hugs.
 
Thistle said:
All booked, don't know when as vets are busy today, they wanted me to bring her in, I refused, she gets very distressed at vets, she's had a horrid tumour that was diagnosed in Oct, was given until Xmas but has been great until late this weekend, she didn't pick up and deteriorated further last night.

Vets, I'm sorry, I know you are busy after the bank holiday, I did discuss this with the owner and senior vet 6 weeks ago who agreed to home visit. Hopefully I'll get a call back later with a time, I'm home all day and really don't mind when but I'm not going to distress an unwell dog at this time.
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That is very frustrating and the last thing you need when you are already making such a hard and difficult decision. Vets are busy people, we all know that but I would be incredibly upset by their attitude, especially as you had already discussed a home visit. I always insist on a home visit for my elderly dogs to be pts - and we are 14 miles from our vet. I would probably move vets if they weren't willing and able to come out when I needed them the most.

I hope they ring back soon, as the waiting for that call and for the visit is pure torture :( Thinking of you and your lovely old Lab x
 
I cried and then they listened, I'm a fairly new customer to these vets, old vet is too far away for a visit to me.

I used to be a client of the new vet, they sold out to a chain, I left, a few years on she's reopened not far from me. Once they had me up on the computer and saw how many small animals I had reg with them they were a bit more helpful. I did point out that dog didn't chose which day it was.

I suspect the receptionist was just following instructions, however I know that the vet will do her best, she is a compassionate and very good vet with many years of experience.
 
I hope they make the effort! certainly not your fault it's busy!
massive hugs to you and your dog.
we got our GSD PTS in january due to cancer, he still had a little energy but was going down hill.
doing it at home was so much nicer- he was just chilled and thought he had nice visitors! drifted off in my arms.... god i'm welling up just typing this.
all the best, nothing kinder you can do than make this decision,
 
Thistle said:
I cried and then they listened, I'm a fairly new customer to these vets, old vet is too far away for a visit to me.

I used to be a client of the new vet, they sold out to a chain, I left, a few years on she's reopened not far from me. Once they had me up on the computer and saw how many small animals I had reg with them they were a bit more helpful. I did point out that dog didn't chose which day it was.

I suspect the receptionist was just following instructions, however I know that the vet will do her best, she is a compassionate and very good vet with many years of experience.
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Well that is reassuring. I hope it goes as well as can be expected and you aren't left waiting too long.
 
I am so sorry to read this Thistle - I took my oldest greyhound to the vets yesterday for the same reason, but the vet and I agreed that the time was not yet right so I brought her home again. It is a horrible decision to make, I really feel for you :(
 
So very sad to say good bye to a much loved member of the family. You will be with her at home, and that makes such a difference IMO.
 
so sorry you have to do this but i agree that a home visit is essential if a dog gets distressed at the vets, and you are right to insist. hope all goes well...HUGS...
 
Well done Thistle, you did the right thing at the right moment which is what we all strive for with our beloved dogs in old age or infirmity.
You will be sad and miss her but have wonderful memories. Another hug xx
 
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