Our boy (almost 11 yrs old) was diagnosed with diabetes a year and a half ago. The vets have never been able to get his diabetes under good control, his fructosamide levels are always really high. He's also on medication for a problem with his gall bladder. He lost his eyesight very suddenly about 6 months after diagnosis (in the space of a few days) which had a huge negative impact on him - he's always been a nervous and very reactive dog due to being attacked by bigger dogs a couple of times. He wouldn't get out of his basket, didn't greet anyone at the door and shook all the time. Gradually this got better to the point that he will potter about in the garden (walks seem to be just too stressful for him) and will greet us when we come in, snuggle on the sofa at night. He sleeps a good bit of the day but then he is almost 11.
I saw him laying on the sofa today and I guess it just hit me - gone are the days he played with his ball, chased birds in the park, ran along the beach with us, came on all our holidays. He hates the needles twice a day, has to have the same prescription food day in, day out, no treats, bones to chew, peanut butter kongs. And I just thought, is this a life for him? Is he miserable? Has he had enough? How do you know? My heart breaks even thinking that as I am so not ready to let him go. But I just want what is best for him.
Does anyone have any advice they can give me?
Please or to access all these features
Please
or
to access all these features
If you're worried about your pet's health, please speak to a vet or qualified professional.
The doghouse
How do you know when it's time to let go
14 replies
Electrocute1980 · 26/08/2019 17:53
OP posts:
Please create an account
To comment on this thread you need to create a Mumsnet account.