Pet dog problem advice please

[skyblue78]

I have a 17 yr old Border Collie who has a growth in the top part of her mouth and this has made her snout swell on one side. This is also bleeding every day and sometimes blood from her nose as well. I took her to vet and they said they dont know if it's cancer or not and gave me a load of tablets. They cant do an operation cos of her age. Penny has virtually stopped eating now and Ive got another appointment at vets tomorrow. Dont know weather to ask the vet to put her to sleep or not. Some advice please.

 

[True_Blue69]

Mate no matter what advice people give only you can make a decision like that.

 

[Hamann Pineapple]

Put her down mate, it's kinder, she's had a good innings

 

[skyblue78]

I know that it's my decision as Ive had to make the same choice 3 times already since 2005. Penny's my last dog, just want to know if anyone on here has had similar problems with their dog to hers.

 

[Didsbury Dave]

Are you sure you're in the right forum?

 

[Timmmmahhhh]

I can play the twat on any thread but not this, I will no be coming back to this thread.

 

[toffee balls]

take the vets advice pal.
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[Tuearts right boot]

I know that it's my decision as Ive had to make the same choice 3 times already since 2005. Penny's my last dog, just want to know if anyone on here has had similar problems with their dog to hers.

Last week we buried our 5 yo lab.He had a tumor on his liver and it was 8 days from diagnosis to him being put down.Even as I watched the vet inject him I was asking if we could just take him home with us and let him die a natural.Yes we could but he could collapse anytime within the next 8 - 10 days and he would be in pain.Not a choice really if you care for your animal,no matter how old.Done it 3 time before and will do it again.Not easy but it has to be done.Only you and your vet know the answer.I know what you're going through.

 

[paphos-mcfc]

My mums was put down a couple of weeks ago, he had growths on the inside of his back legs. Was in pain. It's more cruel to keep the animal in suffering IMO. Best to put your dog to sleep mate.

 

[apple pie corner]

Are you sure you're in the right forum?

Feck me... this is an incredibly heartless bit of advise... should be ashamed of yourself...

Back on topic...

You will make the right decision pal as difficult as it may be. I dread the day...

This thread has upset me :-(

 

[Didsbury Dave]

Are you sure you're in the right forum?

Feck me... this is an incredibly heartless bit of advise... should be ashamed of yourself...

Back on topic...

You will make the right decision pal as difficult as it may be. I dread the day...

This thread has upset me :-(

The thread was in the main forum when I typed that. Nothing heartless about it.

 

[skyblue78]

Are you sure you're in the right forum?

Feck me... this is an incredibly heartless bit of advise... should be ashamed of yourself...

Back on topic...

You will make the right decision pal as difficult as it may be. I dread the day...

This thread has upset me :-(

The thread was in the main forum when I typed that. Nothing heartless about it.

I realised it was in wrong forum too late, not heartless at all! Thanks for all your kind words and advice, much appreciated.

 

[ob]

Mate I had black lab called Mucker lived until he was 17 and I ended up having him put to sleep, far kinder for him even though hurt me and I was upset for ages over it - still smile thinking of him and have loads of pictures of him - I know you will do the right think for the oul boy

 

[Hez]

I think you probably know the answer deep down. It's an awful decision to make I know but if she's starting to suffer it's the only thing to do. Thinking of you and her.

 

[Crouchinho]

Once they are off their eating for long periods you know it's bad. Happened to a few of my dogs now.

You may have to say goodbye if you cannot operate. Give the dog plenty of hugs and then kisses and take some pics if you decide you're gonnaput them to sleep

 

[mackenzie]

I have a 17 yr old Border Collie who has a growth in the top part of her mouth and this has made her snout swell on one side. This is also bleeding every day and sometimes blood from her nose as well. I took her to vet and they said they dont know if it's cancer or not and gave me a load of tablets. They cant do an operation cos of her age. Penny has virtually stopped eating now and Ive got another appointment at vets tomorrow. Dont know weather to ask the vet to put her to sleep or not. Some advice please.

Thats a bloody good age for a Border Collie.

Do the best for her and don't let her suffer.

Good luck xx

 

[1961_vintage]

It always comes back to quality of life. Had to make similar decisions in the past and this was the only thing that kept me sane afterwards.

From the brief info you have posted it would seem the hardest but ultimately the right thing to do.
All you can do is listen to your vet, listen to your heart.

All the best.

 

[dazdon]

Hope you make the right decision fella....there's not a lot of things sadder in life than losing a loved pet.

 

[skyblue78]

Thank you to everyone who offered me advice. I had Penny put to sleep this afternoon as she would have been in pain as cancer had spread.

 

[wayne71]

Thank you to everyone who offered me advice. I had Penny put to sleep this afternoon as she would have been in pain as cancer had spread.

Really sorry to hear that mate.