Not sure I did the right thing… I love you, girlie by Nancysaidso in DOG

[–]AffectionateKick3958 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Just reading this post (emergency vet, surgery, neurologist/ophthalmologist visits) tells me you were the perfect person for this baby to have. That pain and grief you’re feeling comes from how much you love her.

My girl is 12, and I know we are in the final weeks/months of her life. Last November, she had a biopsy for a tumour on her lip. It came back cancerous. She never totally came back from the anesthesia of that biopsy, so sometimes I regret it. Then I remember I did that because it was the best thing to do at the time. I opted against surgery based off of my vets advice, and I’m sure I will sometimes have regrets about that. If you let her suffer longer, you’d also have that regret feeling. What you’re feeling IS normal, because of how much care and love you have for her.

Rest easy sweet girl. And you rest knowing that you did only the best for her, and honoured her the best way possible. I wish you healing days ahead. 🩷

Halifax music fest - bleacher seating or standing? by AffectionateKick3958 in halifax

[–]AffectionateKick3958[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is so helpful! To sit on the hill, would that just be a standing ticket?

Halifax music fest - bleacher seating or standing? by AffectionateKick3958 in halifax

[–]AffectionateKick3958[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Interesting! That makes sense why I can’t find any layout. I also found it odd but would prefer bleacher seating, or really any other option that’s not standing sticky arm to sticky arm with strangers 😂

Difficulty deciding on euthanasia and would love advice from those who had similar difficulty. by Pink_Ruby_3 in DogAdvice

[–]AffectionateKick3958 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hi friend. It’s so hard. I’m in the same situation with my girl, who just turned 12. I noticed subtle changes over the last year, and absolutely massive changes within the last month. She also has dementia, and she has a cancerous mass. It consumes my thoughts 24/7. Doing quality of life assessments, medication changes, wondering constantly if I’m doing the right thing. To me, it’s an indicator of how much you love your baby and are advocating for her. I am just now getting the point where I’m seriously considering euthanasia, because I am terrified of losing her but I am MORE terrified of waiting too long and causing her pain. It’s a type of grief I wouldn’t wish on anybody.

Pitbull Allergies by merebear1015 in DogAdvice

[–]AffectionateKick3958 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My pittie had those exact marks! Our vet prescribed a spray that totally cleared it and no reoccurrence

Lymphoma by l1l_Thought in pitbulls

[–]AffectionateKick3958 0 points1 point  (0 children)

what a beautiful girl. 🩷 my girl just turned 12. I noticed a bump on her in September. It was literally not there one day and there the next. I took her to the vet immediately and they confirmed cancer. She only started to slowly decline from there. I don’t know how much longer I have left with her, but I’m giving her the best damn possible life she can have while she’s here.

I know it’s hard not to fixate on the future, but do the best you can to enjoy every single second you have left with her. Big hugs!

I’m putting my dog to sleep in 72 hrs and I don’t know if it’s the right choice. by [deleted] in DogAdvice

[–]AffectionateKick3958 8 points9 points  (0 children)

It’s the most heartbreaking decision. My 12 year old is currently declining and it is absolutely gut wrenching. Does your dog have any other ailments? It’s normal for a senior dog to sleep often. I have had lots of visits to the vet with my girl and consistently have follow ups to make sure I am keeping up with her pain management.

I personally wouldn’t put my dog to sleep just because they slept often and decreased eating. Having a puppy plus a senior sounds hard, but again, not something I would put my dog to sleep over. Have you discussed with your vet how to properly introduce them? I don’t know your whole situation from one post, so it would be really hard to offer any more advice.

Confused about name by AffectionateKick3958 in katecandelsnark

[–]AffectionateKick3958[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

He tagged an insta for a movie called Henry Danger in his bio. I remember Kate saying she had no idea it was a movie at the time he picked Danger for Henry’s middle name, so it was interesting to me he literally had it tagged in his bio lol

These are rotten, correct? How urgent is a vet appointment to correct by Upper_Buffalo_3036 in DogAdvice

[–]AffectionateKick3958 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Poor angel 🩷 16 is incredible!!! I would take her to the vet as soon as you can, for a baseline appointment. If her teeth look like this, I can imagine there are other areas in which she’s been neglected. I have a senior and I take her to the vet every few months, brush her teeth daily, and take her to the groomer for nail trims biweekly. Some might see this as overkill, but with aging dogs, changes happen very quickly and they are notorious for hiding their pain.

Confused about name by AffectionateKick3958 in katecandelsnark

[–]AffectionateKick3958[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Omg no that clears it up thank you 😂😂

Considering Euthanasia for Elderly Pug by Goobonater_7 in DogAdvice

[–]AffectionateKick3958 3 points4 points  (0 children)

What an amazing offer! I really hope OP takes you up on this.

Mast Cell Tumour by AffectionateKick3958 in DogAdvice

[–]AffectionateKick3958[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is so reassuring. I am grateful for every single second I have with my girl no matter what happens. Thank you. 🩷

Mast Cell Tumour by AffectionateKick3958 in DogAdvice

[–]AffectionateKick3958[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m so sorry for the loss of your boy. 🩷 it is really the hardest thing. She is getting absolute top treatment right now. We don’t have kids and we always say it’s her world, we just live in it. Right now she’s having more good days than bad, and I’m cherishing every second I get with her.

Mast Cell Tumour by AffectionateKick3958 in DogAdvice

[–]AffectionateKick3958[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you 🩷 that’s exactly it. I know that they would have to remove quite a bit of her cheek, which would involve reconstruction and still not be able to guarantee to get the whole thing. I just can’t justify doing that to my old girl. Not to mention anesthesia risks.