Sandysbabies, my heart goes out to you. I went thru the same thing with my Schnauzer Niko six months ago, and he was almost 16.
He was the sweetest boy, even after he became deaf and lost much of his vision, and got confused in the yard due to dementia. He slept most of the time, but ate well and love massages. He started having seizures, and would lose control of urine and fall in it, as someone else mentioned. We had to carry him outside to potty, as he fell in the swimming pool several times. Finally one day, I just knew it was time and made the appointment I had canceled several months earlier. It was hard, but when I took him in, he didn't even try to stand up. He laid cradled in his bed, looked at me, then looked away and laid his head on the side as if to say "mom. just get it over with and let me rest". It was sad, but also very peaceful to know he didn't have to struggle any more. They are so brave.
Schnauzers are such wonderful dogs. Niko was the last of the four that I have owned over time. Now I have my Yorkie and 3 Morkies to fill the house with joy.
You are in my thoughts and prayers, and one day Tina will be free of her aging body and be in a better place, and my special Niko will be there for her (as well as all the other wonderful fur kids). |