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re: Any Vets on the OT?
Posted on 4/21/15 at 7:10 pm to shutterspeed
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.
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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 7:18 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 7:55 pm to NashBamaFan
I have seen cancer take over a dog completely in a month's time, so unfortunately I'm sure a week is feasible for an older dog. If you're having a hard time with the time frame of the last week and how everything played out, go and get a second opinion. If two vets tell you the same thing, you'll have more confidence in the decision. Sorry you're having to go through this - I know it just plain sucks!
Posted on 4/22/15 at 8:49 am 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.
Just being honest, but I think most vets would tell you that you were very fortunate to get this much life out of him.
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