Crusty Dog has and had various diseases (ehrlichia, babesia and leishmaniasis).
Despite a drug regime that would shame a South American drug lord, he's no better. Over the last 3 years his leish titre keeps rising and since last Easter his bloods (liver and kidneys) worsening.
His bloods were much better in Autumn. He'd been on 2 back to back courses of Milteforan. Was skipping about outside like a pup and had the appetite of a gourmand.
Over Christmas/New Year period, his appetite has gone, erratic drinking, lethargy, weight loss - just not himself, and his bloods (liver & kidneys) show a reduction in function again.
It's very difficult. Each time we've intervened with the big gun drugs, he's rallied. But then the 'well' time between drugs cycles becomes less and less.
I think we've reached the point of PTS.
But I feel like we're giving up on him.
How was it?
I have lots of practical questions.
Is it better to have it done at the vets or at home?
Can the vet give a sedation first, the the final injection?
Is it quick?
I knew life expectancy was shortened when we adopted him. But he's such a fantastic, easy going dog. Given what a shit start he had, it just feels so unfair.
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IdaDown · 23/01/2017 15:41
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