My parents' dog (Malarki) is very sick.
His health has been declining for a week or two. One of the emergency vets had given him a shot for "arthritis" (he wasn't diagnosed with it, but the emergency vet said he suspected it when they took him in), and it knocked him out for a full day. We suspect (but can't prove) that was a horrible mistake. He's been getting weaker and weaker ever since. Our regular vet has been trying to treat him, but they think maybe (?) a stroke, or some other neurological problem. My mom called, and he's not eating, drinking, or really moving. She believes in letting them go naturally. I believe in relieving their pain. I am trying so hard to be supportive, really, but she keeps updating me by phone, and it's really hard to hear he's going slowly. I'm sitting here crying for him. And for them. She says if he makes it through the night she'll go to our regular vet in the morning and maybe let him go there. I honestly don't know what I'm hoping for, for him. A quick end (if it has to be the end) is better I'm sure, but if there is some hope at all, then part of me wants him to make it through. They will not take him to either of the emergency vets now. My heart is just breaking for them all. |
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| Such a terrible decision but we all hate to see them suffer too. |
| Traci... I am so sorry you and your mom are having to go through this. When a beloved pet gets to the point of not being able to enjoy life~~to be able to run, play, obsess over their favorite treat~~ it is time to look at the situation with your head, not your heart. But, your heart must tell you its the right time. It is obvious that your mother loves her precious baby and is trying to keep her close, but...... I am going through this roller coaster of good days and bad days with my sweet Pearl, so I do know what you all are going through. There is no one that can make that decision except your mom. And you have to be there to support her decision whatever it is....I will say a prayer that the end comes quickly and quietly and painlessly as I pray this for my girl every nite.....  |
| Malarki has had a tough time recently. Hopefully he can rally once again. Stroke though, it sure is hard. |
That has to be hard.  Darn it for being a weekend too.  I've already stockpiled pain meds for Simon - just for times like Malarki is going through...do they have anything they can give him?? |
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