Please give me your opinions

[lorieMN]

if this dog is in such bad shape your friend might outlive him,,I would wait and let things happen on their own until she passes,then decide.

 

[muddyhorse]

I agree with RoPo, keep the dog going until she passes. discuss this decision with the vet. sometimes the vet can perscribe a stronger pain med to keep the dog comfotable, that otherwise would be doing kidney or liver damage. you are a great person to do this for her

 

[Redyre Rotties]

I would have the dog euth'd and cremated as soon as she passes, and have him buried with her, or scattered on her grave.

 

[BarkerChickens]

So many suggestions here are great. I agree that getting the vets opinion is important, as well as waiting for your friend to pass. You never know, once the dog gets some weight on (assuming the dog doesn't have underlying issues causing the weight loss), it may become healthier.

You may want to ask the vet about the doses too...depending on the thyroid issue, the weight loss may be related to a dose that is too high or too low. Just a thought anyway...

 

[babyblue]

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I agree. it not fair to let them suffer esp when all modern meds can do is not makign them comfortable.

 

[Jamie_Dog_Trainer]

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I have to agree with RoPo on this one. It is a very hard thing you are going through and your emotions, as they should, are running high. I would just care for the dog according to her wishes until she is no longer able to see the dog (meaning she's in a coma or has passed away). For the remainder of her life she will know you have the dog and her beloved pet is safe in the place she wished him to be. To me that is more important than even the dogs health at this time.

If the dog is maintaining at this point just let him be, give him meds and food. Talk to the vet, yes. But please don't euthanize until your friend isn't still trying to make decisions. IF the dog takes a sudden down turn in quality of life, then by all means make the decision the you and the Vet says is best. But for now, I would just keep going as planned.

I will pray for you and your friend as well. I am sure you will do the best thing, no matter what decision you make will be out of love. You are a wonderful friend.

 

[mekasmom]

Thank you all. I am going to take in all the meds Monday to see what each one is for exactly. One says use a fourth of a pill twice a day. Its called enalapril or something. Another one isn't even labeled. I think I am just going to let my vet decide how the dog really is when he sees her. I've just been trying to do the right thing, still am. I feel bad for the dog because even if he eats well, he throws it up if he eats more than a spoon or two at a time.

And I feel guilty because I promised her to take care of the dog. sShe's totally bedfast now, and can't care for him any longer. It's sad.

Thank you.

 

[Brindlebtch]

I'm with Redyre. The last duty of of dog owner is to euthanize their beloved pet (if necessary) painlessly with love and kindness.

 

[jojo@rolling acres farm]

I agree with all other posters that suggested the vet trip and then put the dog down after your friend passes and have his ashes burried with her.

You're doing a loving thing. I know it's not easy. Good Luck.

 

[Skyesrocket]

And I feel guilty because I promised her to take care of the dog. sShe's totally bedfast now, and can't care for him any longer. It's sad.

I'm so sorry that your friend is dying. That must be so hard for you. It's kind of you to take the dog in to give her peace of mind.

You are in a tough spot.​