Jet went back to the vet today. He asked how she was responding to the pills she's on and I had to admit there's not much improvement. We had a long talk and we've decided on another 2 weeks of the pills. The vet was gently suggesting that the end is getting very close and I had to agree.
So we'll try for another 2 weeks. If there's a big improvement then fine but both my daughter and I know it's very unlikely. We've talked about it and we agree that, without the improvement, we must say goodbye to our dear old friend.
She's very confused, most of the time, and the hygiene problems are getting worse. Despite disinfectant, Shake'n'Vac and Febreeze in constant use, I'm convinced my carpets smell like an old kennel. She sleeps most of the day and wanders around most of the night and her arthritic old legs must hurt her. She's just not the happy, healthy dog she used to be and I think it would be kinder to let her go now than let her deteriorate any further but, dear God, it's a hard decision to make.
So we'll try for another 2 weeks. If there's a big improvement then fine but both my daughter and I know it's very unlikely. We've talked about it and we agree that, without the improvement, we must say goodbye to our dear old friend.
She's very confused, most of the time, and the hygiene problems are getting worse. Despite disinfectant, Shake'n'Vac and Febreeze in constant use, I'm convinced my carpets smell like an old kennel. She sleeps most of the day and wanders around most of the night and her arthritic old legs must hurt her. She's just not the happy, healthy dog she used to be and I think it would be kinder to let her go now than let her deteriorate any further but, dear God, it's a hard decision to make.
