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Any Vets on the OT?
Posted on 4/21/15 at 6:51 pm
Posted on 4/21/15 at 6:51 pm
My dog , Blake , was just fine and his usual energetic self just 6 days ago. Here we are now at the Emergency Vet because he couldn't keep his eyes open and would not move , not even stand up. He 12 yrs old (adopted mutt , we've had him 10 years) but acts like a puppy. Nobody ever believes he is an older dog. The Vet is pushing to put him down and of course the SO and myself are devastated right now. He's pretty much our life. Is it common for cancer or any other disease to show no signs then start and get to the point of death within a week?! I'm at a loss. I don't fricking understand how less than a week ago he was just his regular chipper self and now having to decide whether to let him go. It started with not eating. He did eat some but not nearly the usual daily intake. Any response would be appreciated.
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Posted on 4/21/15 at 6:52 pm to NashBamaFan
You named your dog Blake?
Posted on 4/21/15 at 6:55 pm to ellunchboxo
The SO did and he goes by Blakie but that's not really the topic here. I'm losing my fricking best friend and I'm looking for advice or knowledge on the situation. So go ahead and get the stupid out of you in the next post and move along, dick.
Posted on 4/21/15 at 6:56 pm to NashBamaFan
Sorry to hear about it
I think you know what you will have to do.
Make him comfortable, spend quality time with him, give him some nice food as a treat (many dogs love cheese), take a bunch of pics, then do what you have to do.
It's rough but it's what happens
best wishes
I think you know what you will have to do.
Make him comfortable, spend quality time with him, give him some nice food as a treat (many dogs love cheese), take a bunch of pics, then do what you have to do.
It's rough but it's what happens
best wishes
Posted on 4/21/15 at 6:59 pm to NashBamaFan
Unfortunately lack of appetite and his inability to keep his eyes open isn't much for a diagnosis.
You want a real answer, you're gonna have to get real procedures done, which unfortunately aren't feasible for a 12 year old dog.
You want a real answer, you're gonna have to get real procedures done, which unfortunately aren't feasible for a 12 year old dog.
Posted on 4/21/15 at 7:01 pm to Kafka
You're right. I guess I'm looking for someone to tell me otherwise. If I noticed him suffering or thought in any way he was hurting , it would be much easier to to relieve him of his pain. I'm just struggling with the fact that 6 days ago he was great. No different than any other in the last 10 years and today he won't move and can barely keep his eyes open. I can touch him anywhere and he doesn't seem to be in pain at all. It's the age thing that is getting to me. I know he isn't going to live forever but I guess for selfish reasons id like to get every day possible with him.
This post was edited on 4/21/15 at 7:05 pm
Posted on 4/21/15 at 7:03 pm to chilge1
That's exactly what they're telling us. Right now they're wanting to keep him overnight because they're saying he's to weak to really diagnose him right now although they just took him back for X-rays.
Posted on 4/21/15 at 7:03 pm to NashBamaFan
Similar threads come up on here all the time. It could be something as temporary as a disc, or something more permanent.
Posted on 4/21/15 at 7:10 pm to shutterspeed
Forgive me for being naive but can dogs ( mutts ) live much longer than 12 - 14 yrs and be healthy and happy? I know some people will spend a fortune to keep a dog alive ( and today I finally understand that logic (a bit) ) but is just more or less pressuring the dog at the pint to stay alive. Obviously I don't want to lose him but more importantly I don't him to suffer due to our decisions. I know I'm going on and on but frick this sucks. This is my first , and only dog , as an adult and this is killing me. Thanks for listening/reading.
Posted on 4/21/15 at 7:12 pm to NashBamaFan
It's cliche, but you'll know when it's time. If he still has quality of life, then age is just number.
Posted on 4/21/15 at 7:14 pm to NashBamaFan
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Forgive me for being naive but can dogs ( mutts ) live much longer than 12 - 14 yrs and be healthy and happy? I know some people will spend a fortune to keep a dog alive ( and today I finally understand that logic (a bit) ) but is just more or less pressuring the dog at the pint to stay alive. Obviously I don't want to lose him but more importantly I don't him to suffer due to our decisions. I know I'm going on and on but frick this sucks. This is my first , and only dog , as an adult and this is killing me. Thanks for listening/reading.
Might be treatable. If you can afford it, do the X-rays and bloodwork. If it comes back as the worst case scenario at least you'll know you did everything you could.
Dogs that age can also go through a bad spell and recover.
Posted on 4/21/15 at 7:15 pm to shutterspeed
Right. That's my dilemma. I know just 6 days ago he was as happy as ever. That is what is not making sense to me right now.
Posted on 4/21/15 at 7:15 pm to NashBamaFan
I would get a second opinion.
Posted on 4/21/15 at 7:16 pm to NashBamaFan
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Any Vets on the OT?
My dad was in WWII.
Posted on 4/21/15 at 7:18 pm to NashBamaFan
I would need some kind of diagnosis to put my dog down, especially if he was not in obvious pain. Surly they drew some blood and are doing some kind of a work up? Start an iv and give the dog fluids over night and see what the X-rays and blood work show?
Posted on 4/21/15 at 7:20 pm to NashBamaFan
If he were mine, I don't know that I'd put him down just yet. I'd ask the vet what could be done to keep him comfortable while I watched him at home for a few days.
Posted on 4/21/15 at 7:23 pm to NashBamaFan
He could be in renal failure. Has he had blood work done?
I think those emergency vets are notorious for wanting to euthanasia.
I think those emergency vets are notorious for wanting to euthanasia.
Posted on 4/21/15 at 7:44 pm to NashBamaFan
Docs can usually tell by looking at gum lines of the dogs which will tell them some signs of sickness.
Best of luck, that is an awful thing. If he was fine a few days ago, I might go to at least one other vet for a 2nd opinion before putting him down that quickly.
Best of luck, that is an awful thing. If he was fine a few days ago, I might go to at least one other vet for a 2nd opinion before putting him down that quickly.
Posted on 4/21/15 at 7:45 pm to NashBamaFan
I thought you meant military! 
Posted on 4/21/15 at 7:50 pm to East Coast Band
Sounds like kidneys or congestive heart failure.
Has he been extra snuggly lately?
Has he been extra snuggly lately?
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