She's 13 and has doggy dementia caused by liver disease as well as gall bladder issues. Over the past few weeks she's gone almost completely deaf. The dementia has changed her from wanting to be every other dog's best friend, to fearful and aggressive. Walking her is very difficult as we have to completely avoid other dogs.
She is also doubly incontinent (was previously fully house-trained) and even though she still has several short walks a day, she will poo and wee in the house afterwards.
BUT she still eats her food (just with not as much gusto) and trots to the front door when I get her lead out.
I dread getting up in the morning knowing that it will take me ages to clean up the mess she has made overnight and 6 months ago the vet said I might want to think about putting her to sleep.
In my heart I know she's not long for this world, but I can't bring myself to do it yet as she's not at death's door.
Any thoughts on what you would do in this situation might help me clarify things in my own mind.... thank you.
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RtHonLady · 10/01/2019 15:50
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