[TxVicki]

Originally Posted by KimInMD

Lucy is old. The mammary cancer returned and is growing rapidly. She also has dementia, and is deaf. She can't have more surgery because of the kidney disease. We've done such a good job keeping it under control, but this last week she has really gone downhill quickly. We see the vet today, and I'm sure she will want us to begin giving her the IV bags daily which is a form of canine dialysis. I will do anything for my sweet girl, but isn't poking and probing her just making her last days more miserable? If kidney disease were the only issue, I wouldn't hesitate, but she is so sick from so many terminal things. I'm in anguish. I love this little angel so much. So, here's the question. If she were yours, would you do the daily dialysis treatments, or would you just love her, spoil her, and cherish the shortened time you have left with her. I'm so confused. Please give me your opinions.

I have been there and done too many times. After I have done every thing medically possible, and I know for fact nothing more can be done. I do so cherish and love on them the best of my ability. All it takes for me is that look they have in their eye's and that is their way of telling me it is time. I have held on 1 time far longer than I shoud have, because I was selfish. After that I knew I would never do that again. I gave of my heart and let mine go peacefully now, when there is nothing more.
Now I'm crying. It's almost a year now I lost my heart girl Lizzie (15 yrs old).

Saying prayers for you and Lucy.