I have an almost 10yr old female border collie who was diagnosed diabetic around 3 months ago. She seemed to be coping well until around 3wks ago when she became very slow and our walks had to become shorter. Her insulin was increased but now she can barely manage getting around the house.
Her legs have gone from under her on several occasions too. She is still eating but I can't feed her between injections so must be weak.
I hate seeing her like this. At the moment she is asleep at the side of my bed after struggling upstairs last night and sleeping on the landing.
I am going to ring the vet this morning and explain that her quality of life has gone. She seems to perk up on the rare occasion but is no longer the dog she was.
I have told myself that it would be cruel to hold on to her just because she has been by my side for 10yrs through thick and thin, including my son's death 4yrs ago.
I have a cat and a 15yr old son at home so I have company and I know deep down she is only going to worsen but why do I feel so guilty if she is to be put to sleep?
I can't believe my car insurance has risen by that much!