Dog chemo

[Doug]

No need for anyone to apologize for anything. I started the thread looking for opinions and all are welcome. If one of my posts came off that way, then I apologize.

[Doug]

I hesitated to post this today but figured since I started it, may as well finish it. We had to put her to sleep today. Cant remember when I last bawled this much. How do we become so attached. Guess its their unconditional love and caring.

You would not believe how she went downhill in a week. Never seen anything like it. had to be more advanced than we figured. Even increasing her prednisone did not alleviate the symptoms anymore. I wont go into all her syptoms but they were getting bad and getting worse everyday. This morning was her worse, so we went for a check-up.

My wife, myself & our daughter, {her first owner}, were all with her when she passed. Had her head on my lap. Anyways, we have great memories and she was a good companion and friend. Thanks again for all the advice.

[dsaundry]

My deepest sympathies. I know how upset you are. I dread the day when I have to part with my dogs. There is a bond between most owners and dogs that is on a different level than with most other pets. No replies from cat people please...A dog is a member of the family that gives its love unconditionally to you. I do believe you made the correct if not the most difficult decision of what was in the best interest of the dog. No animal should suffer. Cherish the great memories of your companion and she will always be in your heart...

[langdon reefer]

IM sorry to hear if you need to talk or need to get anything else off your chest im here for you its never an easy choice but somtimes a nessary one please let me know if you need anything

[Delphinus]

Very sorry to hear that Doug. It's always hard, only people who truly love their pets can really understand. At least she had a good life with your family and she is no longer suffering.

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[Lance]

I'm so sorry Doug. I know it hurts like hell, but try to remember the good times and not dwell on the bad ones. At least she went with her family at her side. I think that's important.

[christyf5]

Sorry to hear Doug

[EmilyB]

I understand totally what you are going through and my thoughts are with you. Dogs are very much like our children when we let them be that.