Is this the end? I don't know what to do
 

Hi everyone. I hope I will find support, because I think I am losing my healthy mental state right now. Shortly: last week on Thursday I was going out in the morning with my 14 years Gino. On Wednesday he was fine, still greeting me after work, jumping around etc. Thursday morning, he had diahrrea combined with throwing up. I stopped feeding him aiming for the usual diet, but after 24 hours I gave him rice and he did not touch it. On the top of it he stopped drinking and became very weak. His back legs are giving up, he walks like drank and he is seems to have no life in him. I took him to the vet, (I am in Russia at the moment, so it is a PITA) and the vet stuck like 5 needles into him-fluids, appetite boosters, vitamins etc. Blood was too thick to make analysis that day, so needed to go in the evening again. In the evening they put infusion to hydrate him, again those five needles and they told me this my be just his life expectancy. His gums are not white, they seems to be healthy, he ate cooked chicken yesterday, drinks a bit now, but he is so dead-no energy at all. When I pet him he doesn't react, sleeps all the time and seems to be not enjoying his time outside at all-just standing there. Now, maybe I will have to let go, but here is why I hesitate: Can the end come so suddenly? I would expect the health to get worst gradually, not like this. It is a shock for me, it went down so quick-I just cannot believe this happens so quick. Do you think he may be just simply exhausted from being sick? I am not very friendly when I am sick myself...
I don't want to let go unless I am absolutely sure this is not just temporary. Any similar experiences? Thank you.

It is hard to say. Just want to say how sorry I am....the pain of watching them grow old and the thought of losing them is just so awful.
I will keep you and Gino in my thoughts and prayers.

I am sorry you are going thru this. My parents had a 14 yr old dog who was failing this summer and we all struggled with the decision to let him go. You will know when the time is right - he will tell you when he's ready. God bless you and comfort you during this time.

I am so sorry that your little one is sick

I don't have any advice but I would like to offer you my hugs and prayers. It's always hard to let someone you love go and even harder when they were absolutely loyal, loving and faithful no matter what. I hope if he is just sick and this awful time passes(soon) that he and you will have most out of what time he has left.
Hugs, Roni and Ahi~

is this end
 

I've been thru it..bear with it...remember how many happy moments you have had...no one ever thinks of the end...yes it comes on all of a sudden..Lucky999:(

He may perk back up. You just never know. It really depends on what is wrong. I\'m keeping you both in my thoughts and prayers. I know how difficult and heartbreaking a time you are going through right now. It\'s kind of a slow torture.

So sorry you are going thru this so far from home. The end can come suddenly, or can just develop and last a while. Could it possibly be a small stroke or Blood Clot? We had an episode with our 14 year old female last month and thought she would not make it to the Vet. She did, and recovered in a few days. Still do not know what happened but a few possibilities. Is there a Specialty Vet in the area of Russia?

I hope your baby is just fighting off the bug. Sending warm thoughts and hugs your way.

Thank you for all your responses. My best friend is definitely shutting down. We are now at our last days, maybe hours as he is not responding anymore. We will wait for the death together and I hope when he crosses the rainbow bridge he will be happy and have many friends there who are going to play with him everyday. We had many good moments together and I tried my best to never leave him behind. I wish I had more time and I had paid more attention to him as I know I missed a lot of opportunities when I had them. To all of you:cherish them and dedicate the time, find time, make time for them. They are worth it. I wish to all of your little friends only the best and a long, happy, healthy life full of fun.

Well I know of many on the other side that will welcome him. That being said I really understand how you feel. I lost my Lexi this June and I am always thinking what if.. But it is taken out of our hands sometimes why we will never understand. I know the day and weeks ahead will be tough. Just keep all the great memories of your times to help you thru this time. It helps a lot to remember all the times they made us laugh and smile. And in most cases that was daily. Sending prayers and many many hugs. Take care...

Prayers for peace and comfort beyond all understanding.

sounds like liver enzymes are off...I just posted in another thread about this. My husband\'s jack russell has done this alot over the last 8 years and we thought he was going to die. I would have to carry him outside to potty he was so bad. But each time his enzymes were off and we fed him a plain scrambled egg and boiled potatoes, we pushed fluids to keep him from getting dehydrated. It\'s a scary thing the first few times we went through this we just knew he was going to die.

My heart goes out to you...:(

I am so sorry you are dealing with this. I have been dealing with the same thing with my 19 year old cat. After many discussions with the vet and many tears, we let her go this afternoon. She was no longer eating, she seemed to be pleading to be let go- she hadn\'t laid down and slept in days- she just wandered about, crying, and unable to get comfortable. I think when you look in their eyes, you just know. Letting them go is the hardest thing but the last true act of love and devotion we can show them.