The NOT irresponsible dog owner, well I think that I am!

Caski

Caski

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Well, I am faced with the final deed, to pts my much loved labrador at age 13.

She has a pyrometra and mammary cancer, the vets are very keen to perform hysterectomy and 'deal' with the cancer as it develops.

I have asked for a scan first of all to help guide my decision, but the vet has insisted that they book H in for the op immediately following the scan, I have said a firm no to that option. My thinking is that if the scan confirms a cancer diagnosis as well, it is possibly time to call it a day. I don't think that the poor old girl deserves a prolonged illness with a delayed and possibly painful 'end'.

Am I wrong? I may be because I am so upset, but I have made hard decisions in the past with my horses so why should my dog suffer?

The vets have already emailed me the consent forms for the op, despite me saying not at the moment thanks....

Trying not to cry but that will not help the situation and I know it!
 
Oh I'm so sorry, it appears that they are making a hard time harder.

While a closed pyo only really has two options, PTS or spay and the decision has to be made quickly as the dog is so poorly, I can sort of see what they are thinking but there is no reason that you can't be at the vets or on the phone while they scan as long as they make you aware it'll probably have to be an instant decision on your part.
 
I don't necessarily disagree with your decision. But I'd be at the vets whilst they scan. If no cancer is found I'd probably go through with the surgery if I'm honest (if she's otherwise fit and healthy for her age). If cancer is found then yes I'd PTS.

Sorry you're in this position.
 
A 13 year old lab. Is she sound as a pound?
I think it’s fair to offer you the choice but the vets should just respect your decision. If she absolutely is fit and well, with no lameness or anything I can almost see why they want to make sure you are clear on your choice.
 
Clodagh said:
A 13 year old lab. Is she sound as a pound?
I think it’s fair to offer you the choice but the vets should just respect your decision. If she absolutely is fit and well, with no lameness or anything I can almost see why they want to make sure you are clear on your choice.
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She is a tad arthritic tbh, in so far as not wanting the long walks and getting a bit stiff, rather like her owner.

The vets have planned that they operate and then move her to a local 24hr vets for care , it just doesn't sit well with me at the moment.
 
Caski said:
She is a tad arthritic tbh, in so far as not wanting the long walks and getting a bit stiff, rather like her owner.

The vets have planned that they operate and then move her to a local 24hr vets for care , it just doesn't sit well with me at the moment.
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Well the bottom line is she's your dog. So the final decision is yours.
 
Pyo needs to be operated on pdq usually. I wouldn't do it unless she is cancer free. Sorry she's so poorly.

Our 14yo lurcher has cancerous lumps. Vet said £4k to remove the biggest one and they'd see exactly what it is before removing the other ones. I am not putting a dog that age through even one GA with guarded outcome. He's eating, walking and happy. Any deterioration and will be pts immediately.
 
Caski said:
She is a tad arthritic tbh, in so far as not wanting the long walks and getting a bit stiff, rather like her owner.

The vets have planned that they operate and then move her to a local 24hr vets for care , it just doesn't sit well with me at the moment.
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Well it is entirely your decision. But I would just have her pts at home if I were you.
But we can all only say what we would do.
 
I would also probably PTS and i say that as someone who has just recently pts my beloved lurcher and still hating life without him. I did it for him, not for me….. as you are. I’m sorry you’re going through this and the vets are making a horrific decision worse 💔
 
Whatever you decide it’s not wrong , I wouldn’t put a 13 year old dog through surgery unless otherwise they were completely healthy with no sign of arthritis etc . My lurcher was 13 and she had arthritis in her hips , pain killers made her ill so I decided to let her go . It was really difficult for me but the best for her..
 
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