Hi everyone. Firstly can I say what a lovely forum this is, I have been lurking here for a while and have read some lovely posts, you all really love your dog's and I wanted to share my story.
15 1/2 years ago I bought home a tri coloured border collie who completely changed mine and my partners lives. He was quirky, clever and so affectionate always on the go. As our children appeared he took it all in his stride, and was always very patient when they started crawling, etc, such a good dog.
About 18 months ago I noticed he had a bit of stiffness in his back legs. The vet diagnosed arthritis and prescribed him with metacam and tramadol which he has been taking ever since. He was still happy in himself, enjoying short walks and his weekly roast dinner :)
This morning I noticed that he kept tending up and shaking, looking very unhappy so I took him back to the vets. Turns out the arthritis has spread to his back :(
Because he is still eating and drinking and appears lucid he has prescribed stronger pain killers and we have to see how he goes over the next week or so, but he said we should be prepared for the fact that this may be the end of the road for him.
My children are 11 and 13, and have had him all through their lives. They are going to be devastated (as will me and my partner) and I wondered if anyone could give me some advice regarding preparing them for the inevitable? Should I allow them to be present when it's finally time? I think I would like the vet to come to our house to do it while he's tucked up in his favourite blanket after a nice roast dinner in familiar surroundings (I am crying as I write this it's just so painful) or would it be better to take him to the surgery? He is currently linked on painkillers and looks very comfortable, dear old dog xx
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flyinghogfish · 02/12/2014 14:48
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