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If you're worried about your pet's health, please speak to a vet or qualified professional.

When to put dog to sleep

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Lushmetender · 24/10/2017 20:09

My dog is 10.5 years old, cocker spaniel. Vet told us he thinks its kidney failure. He is really sick and been told to prepare for the worse. His blood tests have improved a little on the drip but he is very ill. A slight improvement from this morning to this evening but still not able to pick himself up or to lift his head for long (slight wag of the tail when he saw us but not himself). The vet seems very much of opinion that we should let him go. We've left it another night to see if we can bring him home. But I want to be 100% sure it's the right decision but clearly don't want him to suffer if he has no quality of life. Any thoughts?

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mineofuselessinformation · 25/10/2017 19:49

Sorry, OP, but I'm going to take the bait here...
Argeles, that is the most narrow-minded and illogical post I've read in a very long time here. So, you're saying that because we can't do that kindness for people, we shouldn't do it for animals? That is a very twisted piece of logic. And I'm saying that as someone who had a close relative die last year. They repeatedly said they wished they could take a pill and end it all... And looking back they were right. If you want to grind your axe somewhere, campaign and get the law changed. Don't do it here on a barely-related thread. Get over yourself.
OP, whatever decision you have made, you have my utmost sympathy.
As I posted recently when a friend lost their dpet, they are 'best friends who come with fur'. I'm sorry you had to read such a thoughtless post.

mineofuselessinformation · 25/10/2017 19:52

I wish I could edit my post as I have just scrolled back to see your latest, and that you decided to PTS.
It's a horrible thing to do, but also the kindest. Un-Mumsnetty hugs to you.

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