What would you do? My little Lexie just turned 16 and has been gradually failing. About a month ago she quit eating her kibbles so switched her to "U-Stew"making her food. She has arthritis in her back and hips but since starting Cosequin it's improved. She's losing a lot of muscle mass. She's lost 90% (maybe 95%) of her hearing and vision due to cataracts. She can go outside OK but she can't find her way back in so I go pick her up. She's not interested in going for walks anymore. A few weeks ago we started Can-C drops and thought I saw improvement but maybe just wishful thinking. She is able to see where I am walking and will follow me if I'm right next to her. I thought she was getting dementia and I was going to try Anipryl but I think it's more her vision. She sleeps 90% of the time. She doesn't seem like she's in pain but she quit eating again. I have taken her to three different vets hoping to find a miracle answer. Yesterday they gave her subcutaneous fluids to rehydrate and CPLI snap test to stimulate appetite. Her teeth are another issue. I got nervous about having them clean due to her age, but that seem to think it was OK so we have an appointment next month to have them cleaned. I had a long talk with her last night and looked deep into her eyes. I feel that she gave me the answer, but this morning I woke to loving kisses and renewed energy. She popped right out of bed and ate a whole bowl of food. I know that I could keep going, taking her to specialists, new medications, etc. trying to keep her comfortable and alive, but is that fair? I did that with her sister and kept her alive at least a year too long, To this day I can't say how sorry I am I did that. I see now that it was out of my selfishness of not wanting to lose her that I did that and promised myself I wouldn't put Lexie through that. Today she is doing good. I know you shouldn't have favorites, but out of all the Yorkies I've had she is the most special. She has a unique, tender, loving and giving soul. I can't think of what life would be like without her. I keep praying to do the right thing. I know many of you have gone through this as well, and would appreciate any words of wisdom. My heart is breaking. |
As long as she is eating, drinking, pooping regular and normal and is in no pain I wouldn't think of letting her go. My girl was 17 yo, like yours, eye sight and hearing was very poor, she slept just about 90%, when she was awake I would play with her, it was a dif, type of play, no running things like that, but she still had spirit in her. She also had dementia. Came a day she stopped eating, even turned down her most fav. boiled chicken. Off to the vet we went, they had her 7 days with IV, she lost so much weight, she never came home. That was 3 years ago and I still cry for her and miss her, she was my fav. out of all the yorkies I have had, maybe because I had her the longest. Your baby will let you know when it's her time to say goodbye to you and you will do whats right by her. For now cherish everyday she is with you. HUGS |
Thank you Maltese for your words of encouragement. Went for a car ride today with windows down & a smile on her face - yay! |
Wonderful for you and lil Miss Lexie, she's such a little cutie. |
Not sure what I would do.... But been there! It is a blessing to have such a loving fur baby for so many years....you and only you will know when it is time to say" see you later"...... |
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