[bessnurse]

I have a 16 year old Pom that is the love of my life and i found out 2 weeks ago he has bone cancer. Then was told today we should euthanize tomorrow so he will not suffer. My heart is breaking and i dont know what to do!!! i definately do not want him to ever suffer, but what if its not time!! I CANNOT find Peace with this!!!! any suggestions???? tears!!

[Nonnie]

I am soo sorry for you and I know that you are in pain, along with your baby. I lost my 14 year old choc. lab about 6 weeks ago, and I was in agony over it and couldn't sleep. This forum helped me a lot and it will help you, too. You will find so much kindness and understanding here. I lost an Irish Setter in the early 80's to bone cancer, so I know what you are going thru - she was only 6. I hope you will get thru this and that you will get lots of support. I send you only comforting thoughts. take care.

[bessnurse]

Thanks Nonnie! I just Keep Praying that I will find just A Little Peace in knowing its the right thing to do! But so far the peace is not there...

[bessnurse]

Today i have to put my baby to sleep and my heart is breaking!! I'm feeling so much guilt! He looked so Happy this morning! I just Pray God will help me find peace with this. I just keep thinking what if it's to soon?? I don't want him to suffer but don't want to give him up either!! I know he is in pain so I keep asking myself should I go thru with this or wait till I think he is really suffering, but then again I really don't want him to get to that really suffering point! ALOT of mixed emotions right now, but praying God will let me make the right Decision for Shiloh!!

[Nonnie]

I know you are in pain, and I think we all second guess ourselves when we have to make life or death decisions about our pets. I didn't want to have to make that decision for my Katie, but, after a few weeks, when I had more time to think more clearly, and not as emotionally, I realized that I did her a big favor, letting her go when I did. She was suffering and wanted to go, and I needed to realize that I was keeping her alive for my own selfish reasons - in trying to avoid my pain, I kept her in pain. It's not easy, and I hope you will not be so hard on yourself in the weeks to come. Your vet knows best and he would not recommend euthanasia if he didn't think it was absolutely necessary. Good luck - am thinking about you.

[gsmd]

So sorry to read about your loss. It is so ironic that one of the greatest acts of love can hurt so badly.

[squeezy]

My 10 yr old Scottie has been diagnosed with lymphoma. enlarged lymphnodes everywhere and growing. I have her on antibotics and predisone. She breaths heavy, drinks alot, vomits occasionally, lost 8 lbs, eats a couple bites of food a day (usually cant stop her eating), nasal congestion (new symptom), cant seem to get comfortable and moves from place to place, eyes watery (?), etc...
I was gonna put her down this week but having second thoughts.
I dont know what to do?????? My husband says lets wait and see.

Any advice?

[CorkyMax]

What does your vet think about her condition--suggest letting her go? Is she in pain---It is hard to tell sometimes as dogs sometimes don't want it known as it is a sign of weakness---For one thing, In the wild--if a dog showed weakness/sickness, the other dogs in the pack would probably attack it and leave it for Mother Nature to take her course.

A dog pacing and not being comfortable in this situation as you put it--Can be a sign of pain.

I know how you are feeling--I had to put my Corky down because of heart disease complications---I should of done it a little sooner than I did and saved him the agony of what he was going through. A person wants to have their dog always but a no win situation and esp. if the dog is in pain/or miserable is not the best thing for the dog. A person has to be strong and do what is best for their beloved dog.

I am pasting a poem here I found after I put My Corky to sleep. I only wish I had seen it sooner!

IF IT SHOULD BE

If it should be that I grow weak
And pain should keep me from my sleep,
Then you must do what must be done,
For this last battle cannot be won.

You will be sad, I understand.
Don't let your grief then stay your hand.
For this day, more than all the rest,
Your love for me must stand the test.

We've had so many happy years.
What is to come can hold no fears.
You'd not want me to suffer so;
The time has come -- please let me go.

Take me where my need they'll tend, ----Please read the below message
And please stay with me till the end. ----after you finish reading this poem!
Hold me firm and speak to me,-----------(me talking to you here--When you
Until my eyes no longer see. ------------do put her to sleep--Please be there
I know in time that you will see----------with her holding her and telling her
The kindness that you did for me. -------how much you love her and that
Although my tail its last has waved, -----you will meet again.)
From pain and suffering I've been saved.

Please do not grieve -- it must be you
Who had this painful thing to do.
We've been so close, we two, these years;
Don't let your heart hold back its tears.

--- Anonymous ---

Sometimes a dog will hide it's pain too as it knows you do not want it to leave you. You need to let the dog know that you love it but that it is all right if she needs to go now--Do not cry on her or cling to her--Let her go peacefully and knowing you will see her again when the time is right.

[squeezy]

Thank you. I am thinking it is time b/c she is not gonna get better and if I let her go, it would just be for me.

She actually refused a treat-omg

[greatscott]

We adopted a wonderful 3 or 4 year old American Bulldog/pitbull mix in April of 2011. Aside from the normal transition issues, we quickly fell in love with Sahara who had previuously been removed from 2 mills that were less than nurturing to this lovely girl. In or around Sept ( 5 months after adoption), she was diagnosed with stage 3 lymphoma. 6 weeks later she is starting to limp on one side of her back leg and generally has not been herself as we have known her for the short time as a family member. She is on prednizone, but in all honesty we are not in a situation financially to start chemo treatments. Sahara's quality of life is paramount to us. I think we are looking for support on when to do the right thing. She is a family member. Any help or suggestions would be appr. Thank you to you all for your stories and your suggestions in past posts.

[CorkyMax]

Sorry to hear of your dog being sick. I don't have much of my own to tell you but am giving you some links to check out. This 1st one --you may already know all the answers but just in case: Canine Lymphoma | Advanced Veterinary Care Center, Inc.

Time is of the essence and I don't know how long it takes to get financial aid for this but am going to give a few places for you to look into: Canine Cancer: Finding Financial Assistance

Dog Cancer Resources | Financial Assistance | Funding Help

Speaking for Spot: Dog Health Care Tips & Veterinary Advice | Financial Assistance for Veterinary Care
http://www.humanesociety.org/animals...nary_care.html