I don't want to do it but...

Well, no more blood from mouth this morning. Wiser has eaten two sausages and had a drink of milk for breakfast. She's been outside for her morning visit to the neighbour's garden, and is currently sniffing around the living room. Lots of teeth chattering and the usual involuntary jerks that I've become used to since brain tumour was suspected. All in all, she appears better in herself today. As maw says, I'm just going to take things day by day and wait until she has no quality of life left.

I would take the hard decision, feed her all her favourite things for a couple of days and the quietly call the vet. She has given all her love to you, now you have to do this loving thing for her. I often see not only my cats and dog at the Rainbow Bridge (and round the house) but those of my best friend. As she has never told me what her cats looked like, she was amazed when I described them to her

Oh dear, poor you, it might be something simple and easy to cure.I do hope so but if not, it is a decision we all have to make in the end. My cat was only 3 years old when I had to make the same decision, she developed liver disease. It broke my heart and even my husband shed a few tears. At least your dog has had a long and happy life. I hope everything turns out okay but if not then, as our vet says, it is the last kindness we can do for a much loved pet

One of the wonderful things we can do for our dear animals, is to help them leave when the time is right. I think if the vet will come to the house, it is so much easier for the pet and the owner doesn't have to make any dreadful journey home.

My eldest son, tattooed and studed and built like the proverbial brick sht house, had to be carried to his car by two dainty veterinary nurses after his dog had to be put to sleep.

There never is a lonlier or more noble moment.

If it truly comes to the crunch then please get onto PetLoss.com - you will get tons and tons of sympathy, support and much more.

This may be something quite minor and although your little one is eating and drinking I still think a visit to the vet is important. Ops on animals are much safer these days as they are given intravenous fluids while ops are in progress. Trust your vet or there is always a second opinion. Please let us know how you get on at the vets .We are all hoping for the best.
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Sending love and sympathy Hilda. Hope the vet finds its nothing too serious with your little friend.
All of us who love our pets find ourselves in this position eventually and it's truly distressing. Thinking of you xx

Having to make this decision is so hard. I have been there many times over the years with my cats. Be guided by the vet. You know in your heart what has to be done... Her soul will fly free to the rainbow bridge... Hugs for you x

Oh, I so understand your pain Hilda - with me it was my cat Charlie. I knew there was something wrong, but as long as he still had his appetite and was his usual affectionate self, I couldn't bear to explore the possibility that this might be the end. Eventually Charlie spent so much time gazing earnestly at me, I knew he was trying to tell me something, and I took him to the vet.....

I've had cats all my life, but Charlie is the one I remember most, and 8 years later I still miss him.

I'm with Maw on this. Our beloved Abby couldn't get up one day,she looked at me and have me a little lick,something she hardly ever did,and I knew what she was saying. My DH did it as we had the stuff ready for the last kind thing we do for our pets.

I'm so sorry. It's such a painful decision to make, but you will make it out of love and know you did the right thing❤️

Bless you, this time comes to all of us dog lovers. And it's SO hard.
Try and remember one thing, a good and pain free death is the ONE thing you can give them to repay all that unconditional love and devotion they have shown you over the years. The times when you are sad, and a head appears under you hand, just so you can stroke it. Or the times when they bring you their favourite toy, after all they love it so much, and clearly you must feel the same. Or just being there with a wagging tail after being left home alone, be it for five mins or five hours, their thrill is at your return is the same.

Tears rolling down my face..Four years ago had to make that decision.our border collie Gyp couldnt even stand properly.he hated the vets and always had to be muzzled..so when neil the vet and his nurse came I had Gyp muzzled.lay in his favourite place in the garden..neil knelt down.took off the muzzle and said "this old boy doesnt need this today" I held Gyp as he left this world.sun was shining.the horses were at the fence AND they stayed there all day!!! am sure they knew..we scattered his ashes on the moors and put his lead in the bracken...✨✨

farview that really brought a tear to my eye, what a good end for a faithful friend

How sad, I have had to let 2 of my dogs go this way, one aged 16 and one 17. But do check with the vet, maybe it's something simple, dental for instance, if she is still eating, drinking and acting in her usual way it would be a shame to let her suffer for something minor. Fingers crossed.

I'm so sorry to hear about your lovely dog, I had to let my dog go 3 weeks ago, he was pacing the floor through the night, and his back legs were going, and he wanted to drink water all the time, he kept staring at me as, I think he was more ill than I thought, or wanted to believe,he just seemed to deteriorate quickly over a few days, he was 18, I wanted to let him go before he had no quality of life, I loved him so much it broke my heart, you will know what to do when the time comes because you love her, I'm thinking about you hildajenniJ,?

Lovely dog. So upsetting for you. I have lost two so know what you are feeling. Wait and see what your vet says.

Taker her to the vet..it could be something that can be treated. either way, she needs professional help. I know how hard it is to let go of our furry friends believe me....but it should be for her good, not yours.

{{{{{{hugs}}}}}} for you and your little dog ???? I know what you're going through.

Sending you love ❤ I know this pain so well and it never gets easier does it.

I truly believe that dogs let us know when they've had enough

It's such a hard decision and I really do feel for you. I had to have my cat put down at twenty two years of age, as she had cancer of the jaw which, in its final stages, involved blood dripping from her mouth and her being only able to suck up the finest peices of ham. She's still with me in our garden and she had twenty two excellent years, fifteen in England and seven in Spain. If we can also say that we had excellent years in our own lives, then that life wasn't wasted. Remember that.

The most difficult decision ever. They can't tell you if they are in pain, and they will try to be cheerful and willing right down to the last minute. How do you know? Listen to your heart. Love and hugs.

We DO all agree that a human being, capable of making an informed decision and communication it, also deserves to opt for a dignified death at the time of their choice? Don't we?

I've had to put dogs down over the years, it's very hard. However, I always said " does my pet have a quality of life still" . If the answer is yes, and the vet says there is no pain, I'd just put an old sheet down where it lies to keep stains off furniture, and carry on. But if there is pain, or no quality of life, I feel my pet deserved to get out of its misery, and I owed it to my pet to do that. Ask your vet for their honest opinion, and take it from there.