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When would you let go? (lemmy.world)

submitted 10 months ago by wintermutehal@lemmy.world to c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml

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Hey all! This may be kind of a dumb post as I know I need to make this decision myself, but I‘d sure love some advice. My oldest dog is 11, going on 12. The poor girl is diabetic, blind, has fatty lipomas, and mobility issues due to diabetes, breed, and age. This morning, we are fairly sure she had a stroke of some sort (the vet agrees with this diagnosis so far, blood work and an X-ray are incoming). She eats but doesn’t really want to get up much, and is generally just resting most of the day. She still has a bit of sparkle in her eyes but she doesn’t really seem to have much energy left. The vet hasn’t mentioned it, but I‘m pretty sure it’s about time to say goodbye. The most important thing to my partner and I is that once she’s suffering, it’s time to let go. She just ate a nice full dinner but still doesn’t want to get up and do much. How long would you give her? Till she’s not eating? The vet hasn’t brought it up yet, so maybe I should be patient, but she’s been such a good friend, I don’t want her to suffer. I’m just at a loss, and this is the first time I‘ve had to do this horrible calculus.

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[–] wesker@lemmy.sdf.org 32 points 10 months ago (2 children)

Have a talk with the vet, where you ask these questions. They may not have brought it up yet, but if you start the conversation, you're likely to get much more sound advice than any one of us can give you.

[–] wintermutehal@lemmy.world 9 points 10 months ago

You‘re right, thank you for your response. We take her for the X-ray Tuesday, and I will begin the discussion about end of life treatment. I appreciate your input. I think I just needed some support to start this step more than anything. Be well.

[–] Towerofpain11@lemmy.world 2 points 10 months ago

This is what I recently did with my grandparents. We thought their little old dog was ready to go and didn't like to see her suffering. We asked the vet what to do, They do it every day and have the experience and knowledge to make these judgements. Really sorry yourself and pup are going through this. All the best.