I no this may seem off topic,silly and inappropriate but i hope you understand?
Me and my mum have been told this week thet our 14 year old dog Sam has a tumor. We have been aware for some time now that something was wrong, because we began to find small patches of blood on our carpet that we couldnt explain. The vet has told us that no antibiotics will work and its just a matter of time. He asked if we wanted him to put him to sleep there and then, but me and my mum wernt strong enough to make that decision, so took him back home with us. Its been 3days now, and we cant stop crying! i no this sounds so silly and pathetic, but i have had him since i was 8years old and i love him to bits! Hes been so loyal to me and been there for me when ive been ill ,keeping me company! He sleeps in my room every night, and i take him for walks everyday.
we both feel selfish for thinking of ourselves, but at the same time cant make the decision to let him go. Hes still eating, drinking ,going for walks.The tumor is near his bottom, and looks sore. Everytime he sits down, he leaves a blood stain. He seems happy enough and is very mobile for an old chap, but he has a tumor at the end of the day! Im so scared of the day coming were i have to say goodbye and will never see him again. It breaks my heart!
My question is, do we let him stay at home abit longer, giving him plenty of love and affection till things get worse. Or do we say goodbye now?
Sorry again if its of topic, but im feeling crushed at the moment and need some advice, bad or good.
nicola xx
Me and my mum have been told this week thet our 14 year old dog Sam has a tumor. We have been aware for some time now that something was wrong, because we began to find small patches of blood on our carpet that we couldnt explain. The vet has told us that no antibiotics will work and its just a matter of time. He asked if we wanted him to put him to sleep there and then, but me and my mum wernt strong enough to make that decision, so took him back home with us. Its been 3days now, and we cant stop crying! i no this sounds so silly and pathetic, but i have had him since i was 8years old and i love him to bits! Hes been so loyal to me and been there for me when ive been ill ,keeping me company! He sleeps in my room every night, and i take him for walks everyday.
we both feel selfish for thinking of ourselves, but at the same time cant make the decision to let him go. Hes still eating, drinking ,going for walks.The tumor is near his bottom, and looks sore. Everytime he sits down, he leaves a blood stain. He seems happy enough and is very mobile for an old chap, but he has a tumor at the end of the day! Im so scared of the day coming were i have to say goodbye and will never see him again. It breaks my heart!
My question is, do we let him stay at home abit longer, giving him plenty of love and affection till things get worse. Or do we say goodbye now?
Sorry again if its of topic, but im feeling crushed at the moment and need some advice, bad or good.
nicola xx