IS IT TIME TO AY GOODBYE

[DUSTY27]

MY DOG IS A 14 YEAR OLD LASAPOO.  I WAS JUST TOLD RECENTLY THAT HE IS BLIND AND DEAF.  HE ALSO HAS PANCREITIS.  hE HAS A TORN ACL AND NOW THE MUSCLES IN HIS BACK LEGS ARE SHOT.  I HAVE TO COOK SPECIAL FOOD FOR HIM EVERYDAY.  HE EATS ABOUT 8 TIMES A DAY, BUT EATING IS DIFFICULT BECAUSE HE CAN'T STAND FOR MORE THAN 30 SECONDS, I HAVE TO KEEP PICKING HIM UP, HE CAN'T SEE THE FOOD SO HE USUALLY FIRST BITES THE DISH ONCE HE FIGURES IT OUT AND THEN MANGAGES TO FLIP THE DISH OVER AND EAT THE FOOD OFF THE FLOOR.  SO EATING IS A VERY BIG CHORE FOR HI\M.  BECAUSE HE STUGGLES WITH LOCATING THE FOOD EVEN THOUGH I AM RIGHT THERE GUIDING HIM, PLUS HE KEEPS FALLING DOWN.  HE RARELY MAKES IT OUTSIDE TO GO TO THE BATHROOM, USUALLY I CARRY HIM OUT AND STOMP MY FEET ON THE ROCKS SO HE CAN HEAR ME AND I GUIDE HIM TO A SPOT TO GO TO THE BATHROOM.  THERE ARE TIMES WHERE HE JUST LAYS THERE AND URINATES ON HIMSELF ALSO.  HE DOESN'T REALLY ACKNOWLEDGE ME ANYMORE, HE MOSTLY SLEEPS.  EVERY ONCE IN A WHILE HE WILL GET A BURST OF ENERGY AND RUN AROUND THE YARD FOR A MINUTE.  I'M SO TORN ON WHAT TO DO.  LAST YEAR WE HAD TO MAKE THE DECISION TO STOP TREATMENT ON MY FATHER BECAUSE HIS QUALITY OF LIFE WAS GONE AND WE KNEW HE WOULDN'T WANT TO LIVE THE WAY WAS.  HAVING PEOPLE FEED HIM, CHANGE HIM AND THE TOTAL CONFUSED STATE HE WAS IN.  I KNOW THIS IS NOT THE SAME, BUT I LOVE MY DOG, BUT HE IS NO LONGER THE SAME, HOW DO I MAKE THE DECISION AS TO PUT HIM DOWN OR NOT.  ANY HELP WOULD BE APPREATICATED

[AkitaGirl]

It is past time my friend. Say your goodbyes and make it a lovely passing. You will meet again at the Rainbow Bridge. Been there. Let go...

[tonyb286]

Hello. I also feel very empathic for your situation. It is THE hardest decision in the world to make - and truly, only you can make it, because you know your dog better than anyone else. I once had a wonderful dog, Meg, who lived to be 20yrs old (quite amazingly), but some time after she had passed, I realized I had really delayed making the decision to euthanize too long. She too had gone both deaf and blind and also had bad arthritis. Her quality of life was dreadfully poor. I think a dog that is either deaf or blind can have a good life - but when both these senses fail, the quality of life is very bad. They lose interest in things and people and become lethargic or agitated. If it is time, then it's time ... and maybe my article will help you to decide. You can find it here:

http://www.infobarrel.com/When_a_Pet_Dog_Dies

Tony

[lindapalm]

I feel for you, it is heartbreaking to make that decision. Try to remember the good times he gave you, and the love you gave him back.  It sounds like you've done everything to keep him going, please have no regrets on your decision.  He is a very lucky dog to have such a good owner.

[Margot49]

These are very hard decisions to make but it does sound like your dog just does not have any quality of life and is probably miserable.  14 years is a good life span for a dog and a testament to the good care and love you have given him.  As difficult as it is, helping them pass can be the last act of "love" we can do for them.  
I think it is time to give him a peaceful passing and I am sure you can be with him.  You can contact your Vet.  You know that, through all your best efforts, he will not get better.
We are here for you.
Hugs

[DUSTY27]

YUP it's hard.  My vet just called and said its time.  I guess I just some how need to prepare myself.   I really don't know how I'm gonna do this

[AnnaMae7]

Maybe it is time? I don't know how or what to say specifically, but would you wanna go through that?. I know the idea is hard, but suffering is even harder. Maybe it's time to let your puppy go, so that he can be happy and free from any pain he might be having. I know it's hard but sometimes the right thing is the hardest thing.  ♡