Old dog with problems

[twinny-15]

I have a Yorkie who is almost 16 years old ..he is almost blind and deaf ..he has also got arthritis and has fits... he now is having incontinent problems ..he has to go out every half hour or so ..so Hubby goes to bed at 11pm and I stay up till about 2 am then Hubby gets up about 6 am to let him out ..it is now wearing us out !!! Do I need to accept that he needs to go???

[NazNomad]

Without sugar-coating it, I'd say yes, you do.

[albaqwerty]

I'm sorry to say yes it is time to part


Remember the lovely times you had with him xxxxx

[twinny-15]

I know it has to happen but he is part of our family ..how do I do it ?? I know his quality of life is poor and I am holding onto him for my benefit x

[twinny-15]

I just wish he would die in his sleep cos I don't think I can take him x

[DTCwordfan]

bit like some humans I know.........

[ttfn]

twinny - I have been there so many times, I really feel for you. This is the greatest thing you can do for your beloved pet. You know it is the right thing to do and it is heart-breaking in the extreme. This is the ultimate caring for your little dog. Now you have come to this point contact your vet as soon as possible. ♥

[DTCwordfan]

and remember the good times.....they outweigh these last few days....

[twinny-15]

Thanks DT made me laugh .. when I was crying ..I need to accept the inevitable but my 4 kids grew up with him and also grandkids.. they will ask why??

[sherrardk]

Very sorry to hear this, but you know what you have to do. So sad, but sadder to see him suffer any longer. x

[albaqwerty]

My first poodicat was on the vets table , being operated, and she phoned me (the vet). I was fine when I said let him go.

I then when to the vet's and just went into a puddle. He's fine now. He's playing with a bunch of catnip toys

Do a search for Rainbow Bridge, I can't read it but I hope it helps you xxx

[DTCwordfan]

a little white lie doesnt go amiss with the very young - just a month ago you would have been doing this about some fat slob who rides reindeers through the sky. For the older ones, tell them the truth. they have to learn about life, and about death and how to hanlde grief.

We had a three year old labradoodle hit by some prat of a 17 year old driving a van. She died at the vets and we had her cremated and a plaque mounted for the kids to visit......

[twinny-15]

Thanks so much to all of you .. I will have to do it soon.. but I just can't at the moment ..I just need to accept the truth..you have all helped me realise it has to be done .. thanks again xx twinny xx

[twinny-15]

Thanks to you all so many people caring much appreciated xx twinny xx

[albaqwerty]

twinny you have no idea how many Ab'ers feel for you.

I'm so sorry.

Hugs to you and Mr twin xx

[karenmac60]

Twinny, I had to take my wee cat in last year - she was 17 and my daughter and her had been best friends all my daughter's life. It absolutely broke my heart but it had to be done. I held her in my arms while the vet gave her the injection and within seconds she just fell asleep with me holding her. It was a comfort to me later to know I'd been with her right till the end and that it had been so peaceful and I'd done the right thing for her. Your wee dog has had a good long life. Good luck xxx