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Time to go?

HibachiHibachi
edited September 2009 in Vent
I have been preparing myself for the worse this pass month, my eldest dog is 11. And I am afriad there is not much time left for her.<br>She went blind this summer, and now she is showing signs of arthritis.<br>She use to be very active the beginning of last month, but the pass week she has done nothing but sleep.<br>And usually when I say "want a treat?" they all come rushing in for a dog treat, but she countinued to lay there until the rest of the dogs got their treat.<br>My mom first notice her hip problems about three weeks ago, so I kept a close eye on her and haven't noticed anything major until this week.<br>I learned about a few dog massages and I give them to her as often as possible.<br>I don't plan on taking her with me when I move out becuase that will be a large amount of stress on her and if she where to die I would rather my family say goodbye.<br>I haven't experienced many animal deaths so it has been a strain on me. <br>How does one let go of a dog they have had for 11 years?

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  • iluvdogs111iluvdogs111
    66.66.72.235
    Aw I'm sorry. You just have to remember that if she does die, at least she won't be suffering. I know it can be hard. :(
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  • GAK04GAK04
    172.132.9.37
    "How does one let go of a dog they have had for 11 years?"<br><br>That is definitely a hard question to answer.<br>The last dog I had lost, I've had for 12 years...and I asked myself that same question.<br>I never thought I could let go and move on...but over time it went away on its own.<br>I still mourn and think of the good times I had with him and it just keeps a smile on my face knowing he lived a happy and wonderful life. <br><br>I hope you get through this alright and there isn't too much pain and hardship.<br>The best of luck,<br><br>Gak~<br><3
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  • woodpeckerwoodpecker
    84.71.253.136
    poor Lava. It must be so hard. But, i watched a vet problem a while back, and there was a section on acupuncture. It was a 12 year old dog with althritus anmd hip problems, too. Maybe you should look into it? It could give her some pain relief. sorry about my spelling xD
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  • HibachiHibachi
    97.104.112.161
    Thanks guys! :D She actually played with the pups some today and came for treats.<br>I actually found this website that was linked from the AKC website and I came across this article.<br><a href="http://www.webvet.com/main/article?id=2236"; target="_blank" class="bb-url">http://www.webvet.com/main/article?id=2236</a><br><br>It will be costly. <br>But, if she shows signs of it getting any worse I'm willing to scrap some cash up for it.
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