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Is it time to let my dog go?

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MrsPresley · 11/04/2011 15:32

My boy Cracker is 15 and has arthritis (he gets metacam which helped at first but I dont think it's helping anymore).

He did have a problem with pooing in the house a few months ago, but we've more or less sorted that put by changing feeding times and smaller amounts, still have the ocasional accidents.

Anyway he's not eaten anything since about 3pm on Saturday and I dont think he's been drinking much either (if at all), his urine is very dark and not as much as usual.

He's also "just not right" in himself, cant really explain it but the "sparkle" has gone from his eyes. He struggles to get up, lie down and walk, sometimes his back legs give way other times it's like he's tripping up.

I take him out 3 times a day as he finds it very hard getting up the stairs (we live in a 2nd floor flat and he used to go out 5/6 times a day)

I really really dont want him to suffer Sad but at the same time I dont want to let him go. I feel guilty and selfish and dont know what to do

I've phoned the vet and I've to take him in at 4.50 today, so should I be preparing myself for coming home alone?

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MrsPresley · 15/04/2011 19:51

I'm so sad to have to say my beautiful Cracker didnt come home from the vet today Sad

He's hardly eaten all week, but each day I kept hoping that maybe tomorrow he'd eat more.

When I took him in the vet examined him and then asked me what I thought, as soon as she said that, I knew it was time, it was a hard decision but at the same time I knew I was doing the right thing for him.

My daughter came with me and we cuddled him (and cried all over him) till the end, it was very peaceful.

Thanks again for all your good wishes, it has really helped over the past few days x

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FAB5 · 15/04/2011 19:54

SadSad

I am so sorry for you.

RIP Cracker.

Alouiseg · 15/04/2011 19:54

I'm so sorry MrsPresley. R.I.P lovely Cracker :(

minimu1 · 15/04/2011 20:01
Sad
SingingTunelessly · 15/04/2011 20:05

I'm so, so sorry. Sad Sad Doesn't matter how prepared you try to be it still hits like a sledgehammer. Cracker is now running pain-free at Rainbow Bridge. Sending you huge hugs, I remember this pain so well. Take care.

Madsometimes · 15/04/2011 20:56

You have done the right thing and Cracker will thank you. Thinking of you.

KnickersOnOnesHead · 15/04/2011 21:00

So sorry :(

JaxTellersOldLady · 15/04/2011 21:02

Thinking of you and your family. I love your dogs name, Cracker sounds like he certainly was.

I understand the pain you feel OP, so sorry.

Mrsfred · 15/04/2011 21:03

MrsPresley I am so sorry to hear that Cracker didn't make it home with you today. Hope he is sleeping peacefully somwhere in a sunny spot.

amythesecond · 15/04/2011 21:09

You have been brave to take that decision which sounds absolutely the right one, unfortunately. I am so sorry for you. You will miss him terribly. Big hugs.

coccyx · 15/04/2011 21:10

Glad you updated us all, as i was wondering how it went
Bloody awful isn't it, sure cracker sending you lots of love and thanks for all the many years you spent together.

kid · 15/04/2011 21:25

I'm so sorry to hear that Cracker didn't come home with you but I'm sure you know you did the right thing. Well done for being there right till the end. You made sure he knew he was loved and you and your dd were there to keep him calm and peaceful.

He'll be waiting for you at rainbow bridge with our many pets that have already made that journey (((hugs)))

Vallhala · 15/04/2011 21:26

I'm so sorry, MrsPresley. You and your daughter were big people and bravely put Cracker ahead of your own needs and wants. Please, take comfort that you did the right thing and in the memories you have of all those years of happiness with him.

Run free, little Cracker.

Val x

WoodRose · 15/04/2011 21:36

I'm so sorry for your loss. Like Valhalla says, you showed how much you loved him by letting him go.

MotherJack · 15/04/2011 21:39

Oh Sad Been sneakily following this, and can't put together any words better than Val's.

Perhaps you can buy something as a mark of his years in his wonderful home with you and yours, Mrs Presley. Take care of yourselves during your grieving xx

Madondogs · 17/04/2011 12:31

So sorry for your loss xxx

Jaynerae · 17/04/2011 19:11

So sorry to hear Cracker couldn't come home :(.

Know how you feel, have been there in the past, but you know it was a kind and brave think you did for Cracker.

Loves last gift is remembrance - remember the happy times.

BettySpaghettiOnAJetty · 19/04/2011 21:39

So sorry for your loss. Been thinking about my two dogs tonight and am feeling them both very close to me, despite losing the last one nearly three years ago. I miss them so much, even After so long. Very precious memories.

TheDogsBollocks · 20/04/2011 06:12

Oh I am so very sorry Sad RIP old fella x

higgle · 20/04/2011 07:45

MrsPresley, very sorry to hear about about Cracker, but you were very brave and did the right thing. I let my old dog go on a bit too long and I regret that now. Treasure your happy memories of him.

ditavonteesed · 20/04/2011 08:16

Sad so sorry to hear about cracker, like others have said you did the most unselfish thing you ever could. x

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