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Originally Posted by chattiesmom  I am so very sorry to hear about "where you are" with your precious Coco. It sounds like you have been incredible Boxer parents and she has had a long and happy life. This is my own personal experience with Boo the Boxer - we lost her last June 29th at the ripe old age of 15 years 2 months. She was a real trooper to the very end. For the last 5+ years of her life she suffered from a condition called Boxer cardiomyopathy and took two different medications to help regulate her heart. Each time I took her to the vet I would ask Dr. Amy "Is it time?" and each time Dr. Amy would respond "Listen to Boo and she will tell you." As usual, Dr. Amy was right. When the time came to say goodbye, we knew it - there was no doubt and no regrets, only the heart wrenching pain of saying goodbye.
When the time comes you might consider asking your vet to come to your home to ease her way to the Rainbow Bridge. That way her last few moments with you will be without stress. I know how important it was to our family to share those last few moments with Boo. Ron held her in his arms and I held her paw as she gently went to sleep.
Again, I cannot tell you how sorry I am for your present pain. Boxers have a very special place in my heart - please give your Coco a hug from me. |
Thank you so much for sharing your story about Boo. 15 years is amazing for a Boxer. Coco was really doing great up until about 3 months ago. She was doing so good in fact that a different Vet in the same office couldn't believe she was almost 13. They have checked her heart, her organs and everything is fine. I just worry about her quality of life. I know that my husband and I would carry her wherever if we needed to but I don't know if that's what she wants. She went from being this fun and fiesty girl to barely being able to walk, blind and deaf in a matter of months. How did you know it was time? People say you can see it in their eyes....there is nothing in her eyes anymore she can't see. She still wags her tail occasionally but not as often. Gosh I just don't know
