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Have you checked out Ginkgo Biloba for your friend. It is supposed to improve circulation to the brain and thus help keep dementia at bay.
The unconditional love of a dog is a great thing and you are so right in your observation that, as far as your furry friend is concerned, all that has happened is that his meals are now five star.
all best, ant
Thank you Ant. I'll mention that to her. I don't know what all they have her on, she says it is some meds she mixes with milk once a day that is suppose to help her keep things at bay.
I heard back from the Vet today, she said we could talk to an Oncologist Vet and Molly could have part of her jaw removed!!but of course that is iffy at best. I said No No No...we aren't going to put the poor dear little doggie through any such thing.
Molly is still very perky and eating really well, but I can tell her jaw bothers her a bit after eating, we can get pain meds for her the Vet said, but we won't let her suffer at all.
It is really wierd my husband and myself have no problem talking about what we want done when we die, but talking about the dog's final days and what have you is really difficult. But we are getting it all sorted out in our heads.
Deb
Hypothyroid 06/01
LC 12/06
Dwell on the positive.
Happiness is a result of a decision to be happy.
Deb, having to deal with a beloved pet's end game is really hard. We had a real special border collie that developed kidney failure, and we had to put her down last year. The alternative would have been a horrible quality of life, but the hardest part was deciding at what point it should be done. We had some help with a "hospice" vet. Her speciality was hospice and end-of-life care. She didn't have an office, she did everything at people's homes. We found her help very comforting. She helped with pain medications and evaluation of the situation so that we knew when it was time. Dogs (and other animals) are really good at hiding pain. She put our dog down in the comfort of our home, sedating her first and taking her time to make it as stress free as possible....for our dog, not us, we were crying our eyes out. She even arranged for the body to be picked up by the person who handles pet cremations. She wasn't that expensive, either, because she didn't have the huge overhead of an office, equipment, and staff. I don't know what is available in your area, but if you are interested you can check the phone book, the internet, or call your vet, as they are usually aware who provides these sorts of services. It's never easy, but we felt much better about doing all that we could for a loyal pet. (I'm crying again as I write this)
Rosie
Our greatest weakness lies in giving up. The most certain way to succeed is always to try just one more time………Thomas Edison
Rosie wrote:Deb, having to deal with a beloved pet's end game is really hard. We had a real special border collie that developed kidney failure, and we had to put her down last year. The alternative would have been a horrible quality of life, but the hardest part was deciding at what point it should be done. We had some help with a "hospice" vet. Her speciality was hospice and end-of-life care. She didn't have an office, she did everything at people's homes. We found her help very comforting. She helped with pain medications and evaluation of the situation so that we knew when it was time. Dogs (and other animals) are really good at hiding pain. She put our dog down in the comfort of our home, sedating her first and taking her time to make it as stress free as possible....for our dog, not us, we were crying our eyes out. She even arranged for the body to be picked up by the person who handles pet cremations. She wasn't that expensive, either, because she didn't have the huge overhead of an office, equipment, and staff. I don't know what is available in your area, but if you are interested you can check the phone book, the internet, or call your vet, as they are usually aware who provides these sorts of services. It's never easy, but we felt much better about doing all that we could for a loyal pet. (I'm crying again as I write this)
Rosie
Ah jeez Rosie that is so sad and wonderful what you did. That is such a good idea, but we think we are up to this. I talked with our Vet yesterday and they are less than a half a mile away and we can go over there with Molly when the time comes and they will take care of the cremation as well for us. We already have some tranquilizers for her and will get pain meds too, but I don't want to let her get that bad if we can help it. It is all about her not us. I think I will look into that though, just in case.
I agree they are so good at hiding their pain. We had to have our last dog, a big beautiful German Shepherd put down, she had cancer too. And the German Shepherd before her, died because we are pretty sure a crazy old neighbor poisoned him!
Deb
Hypothyroid 06/01
LC 12/06
Dwell on the positive.
Happiness is a result of a decision to be happy.
Ah jeez, I think maybe, just maybe I can type this and not short circut my keyboard with tears.
We had to have our poor dear sweet little doggie "put to sleep" Saturday morning. She really went downhill fast, but she was a real trooper right up until the end and went extremely peacefully. So now life goes on.
It sure is quiet in the house, a house is not a home without a doggie in it.
Deb
Hypothyroid 06/01
LC 12/06
Dwell on the positive.
Happiness is a result of a decision to be happy.
I'm so sorry, Deb. That really was fast. We just never know how much time we have left to enjoy the love and camaraderie of those near and dear to us, whether they travel on four legs, or two, so it's always a good idea for us to make the most of our time together, every day, if possible.
Tex
It is suspected that some of the hardest material known to science can be found in the skulls of GI specialists who insist that diet has nothing to do with the treatment of microscopic colitis.
I had to shed a few tears myself as I have read this. I can't tell you how sorry I am for your loss. I know when my girl has not been home I miss that patter of nails on the floor or the wet nose nudging for a pat. You know your baby is in a better place and at least it was quick and didn't drag on for weeks.
Hugs to you,
Jan
While you are proclaiming peace with your lips, be careful to have it even more fully in your heart. - Saint Francis of Assisi
I'm so sorry to hear that Molly had to be put down. They sure do leave a big gaping hole in our lives. I try to comfort myself in thinking about what a great life they had with us, but it's hard........
Rosie
Our greatest weakness lies in giving up. The most certain way to succeed is always to try just one more time………Thomas Edison
You guys are great, thank you so much for all of your kind thoughts and words.
I am still feeling a bit gut-punched, but we did the right thing, and she had a good fun life with us.
Thank you again, I have actually been able to talk about Molly a bit now, it feels like she has been gone for a long time and it is only a few days, but each day it will get a bit easier to think about. I am actually able to leave her pictures up around my desk at work, that is an amazing feat for me!
Deb
Hypothyroid 06/01
LC 12/06
Dwell on the positive.
Happiness is a result of a decision to be happy.
no-more-muffins wrote:I'm a little late on this but I'm so sorry to hear about Molly. It's always so sad when our beloved pets leave us.
Thank you so much. Boy ain't that the truth. My husband and I are still breaking up over it, but it is a tiny bit better. The worst part is coming home and the house is so empty, but the poor dear little wee doggie, she was sleeping so much these last few months, she didn't even know when we came home, after a bit she would wake up and come to see us, her little tail wagging away.
Deb
Hypothyroid 06/01
LC 12/06
Dwell on the positive.
Happiness is a result of a decision to be happy.
even though we have the new dog.........
