DDog is 16.5yrs old, arthritic.
Most days he is happy and walks. Since last night he won't walk (but is eating well if I put a bowl of food and water under his nose)
I booked a home visit for him yesterday - that can only be done at 8pm tonight and I am getting worried that I will be offered PTS.
I will never allow my dog to suffer, but I think PTS tonight will not be appropriate.
For background
- He had a benign tumour removed from his anus 18 months ago - and a cyst removed from his eye at the same time.
- He had blood tests re-done in August 2015 and heart, kidneys, liver all showing he is in 'excellent' levels for an Oldie. Results described as 'good' for a 9yr old'
- He is a Border Collie (80%) and German Shepherd (20%) mix - and I know that GS have hip problems.
- I now have to lift him each morning to get him to standing position (but his back legs now give way when he least expects it)
Please, please hold my hand.