my lovely old boy is 11.5.
he has terrible hips.
Im realistic about the situation, and the vet, just last week said 12 would be good for his breed/ size. 13 maybe if you are very very lucky.
Hes a lab, but a very big one.
Anyway, he had a fall last night, slipped going out of the door. Ended up limping, couldnt really stand. This morning he couldnt stand at all, kept trying but couldnt get his back end up. I thought that that was it.
Its not, hes ok now, and running about like nothing happened.
Im not silly enough to think that this isnt a warning or a sign of things to come.
I have planned i will have the vet out, i am not going to let him suffer in any way, its not about me, its him.
DD is 7 this month. Hes been around all her life, she adores him.
I have spoken to her about this for a while, just casually mentioning it, so she knows its coming and isnt a shock. She understands.
I have explained to her what will happen ( as above)
I dont know what to do with regard to the actual pts-ing. Part of me wants her to be there, it will be at home, its her dog too. To be there, me, her and him. She has said she wants this. She knows it wont be pleasant, but ive told her what will happen. And that she is not allowed to cry until its done as its a serious issue and i cant have the dog stressed.
My mother thinks that isnt on and i should send her to hers, or get mum to sit with her in another room.
I think that that would be worse, to be shut out, waiting for it to happen, knowing whats happening.
I cant decide what to do for the best. DD is adamant she wants to be there.
Does anyone have any advice/ opions
thanks
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