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Originally Posted by Bitsy  I am going to have to let my sweet little Peyton go. 
This is what I found out... the neuro damage cannot be reversed. We might be able to stop the hydrocephalus, but the brain damage caused from it will never be better. He lost his sense of smell in addition to being blind and deaf. If we could keep him alive, then that would be it. He would barely be just alive. His system would probably forever have trouble regulating his sodium levels. He would have to be continually hand fed to insure that he was eating and drinking.
It basically comes down to quality of life for him. The vet said if it were her puppy she would let him go. As a dog who can't see, hear, smell or eat well on his own his life would not be good.
As much as I want to keep him alive for me, I just don't feel it is fair to him. I need to let him rest now. He has had a rough and confusing little life.
I think about those first few days with him when he played a little. At least we were able to have that together before he got worse.
I will always remember his little puppy kisses he gave me when I was so upset for him. He was telling me goodbye.
I am so heartbroken. |
I am so sorry to hear this news and am very sad for you. I would have taken the exact steps you did and would have also chosen as you did to make the decision to let him go after the call from the neurologist.
Although your wallet is lighter, you had all the information you needed to have and it was based on more conclusive facts than you had just less than 24 hours ago.
I'm sorry that Peyton will leave you but you gave him a chance that many would not have. As you heal, I hope your can find comfort in knowing you did all you could for him and I believe little Peyton knew he was safe with your love and good judgment.
Hugs.