Very Worried About My Dog

[Booldawg]

I went to bed about 10pm and woke up at 10.30 as I thought I could hear my dog being sick downstairs.

When I got downstairs he was lying on the sofa having what I can only describe as an epileptic fit. His body was limp but he was frothing at the mouth.

That was half an hour ago. Since then he's been pacing around downstairs in a daze, his back legs keep going from under him and its like he doesn't recognise me. He is panting and continually pacing around in a state of confusion.

He's 12 years old and never had a history of fitting. I'm sure if its simple eplilepsy its treatable via medication?

[lady-janine]

don't forget to let us know how you get on bool.

[Booldawg]

After another discussion with the vet, she is convinced our poor boy is in the advanced stages of a brain tumour. His head is trembling and he just paces around listlessly, falling over all the time. Its heartbreaking to watch.

We have made the difficult decision to have him put to sleep. The vet said to us that she could see on Monday he wasn't a well dog. We have one last night with. Will help him up the stairs so he can have one last night on the bed with Mummy and Daddy.

Thanks everyone for your kind words and support x

[rockyracoon]

Oh Booldawg I'm so sorry :(

[pixie373]

How heartbreaking. I'm so sorry, bool xx

[NoMercy]

I'm so sorry :( x

[Baldric]

Sounds like the right decision, but never an easy one to make.
Thoughts are with you.

[Nibble]

Booldawg - so sorry to hear this news about your old boy. I'll be thinking about you all tomorrow xxx

[pastafreak]

Oh dear...that is so,so sad. I really feel for you...its such a heartbreaking decision to have to make. I hope your boy is in no pain...he's had a good life with you.

[boxtops]

^ and from me, too x

[anneasquith]

oh my, that's heartbreaking, im so sorry. but at least you are able to make the proper decision for your pet. I do hope he will manage to have any treat he wishes tonight, and the comfort of the two people who love him so much, take care, anne.

[Calibax]

Sorry to hear that Booldawg. Hope the little chap has a comfortable last night.

[Barmaid]

I cant say anything that might help. Other than that I am very sorry and you are doing your best by your boy. And hugs. xx

[Psybbo]

So sorry, Booldawg, be strong for him tomorrow, we'll be thinking of you xx

[paddywak]

So sorry to hear your news Booldawg,I know you've made the right choice but as many of us on here know it still breaks your heart.

[Prudie]

Oh that's brought tears to my eyes, I'm also so sorry. No words to help really, you'll be heartbroken I'm sure.

[lozzer50]

oh no thats heartbreaking, but its the only decision really, its got to be kinder and you can remember him as a happy dog rather than a poorly boy xxx

[horselady]

I'm so sorry, know just how you are feeling.x

[Mamyalynne]

Your last act of love for him, so hard to do. xxx

[quizzkid]

I am so sorry to hear your terrible news but you have made the right decision. I know it was hard for you to do. Thinking of you. Hugs and xxx

[quizzywig]

I feel so sorry for you having been through it twice with our cairn Zee and staffy-cross Meg. Just remember you gave him a happy life with lots of love.