Old dog with problems

[twinny-15]

I have a Yorkie who is almost 16 years old ..he is almost blind and deaf ..he has also got arthritis and has fits... he now is having incontinent problems ..he has to go out every half hour or so ..so Hubby goes to bed at 11pm and I stay up till about 2 am then Hubby gets up about 6 am to let him out ..it is now wearing us out !!! Do I need to accept that he needs to go???

[starone]

I cried when I read through this thread. Poor little thing. You cannot let him go on like that. I know what it is like - it is very difficult but you must think of your little dog, not yourself.

[albaqwerty]

oh looby that is one of the nicest gestures I've ever seen/read xx

[looobylooo]

heres his little corner of the garden :o)

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[starone]

Oh loooby, how lovely. You still have him with you.

[albaqwerty]

that is one most beautiful sight looby I'm s sorry that it is a pretty view because of your loss

Pets do become family xx

[craft1948]

You really must do this sooner rather than later. I was in the same situation a couple of years ago with my little chihuahua/yorkie. I felt so guilty after she'd gone for keeping her hanging on. The vet said she didn't have a good quality of life anymore............

[welshlibranr]

bless him!............know how you must be feeling, we had the same problem to face just over a year ago with our lttle Ollie, it's the hardest decision to ever make, but you need think about his quality of life!.....so hard to deal with!........

[looobylooo]

aw ta alba and starbuck,
yeah we still have him.
we were going to put his ashes up there too, but we didnt like to think of him being out there in the cold and bad weather, so now he sits in a little wooden box, with a little brass message on it from my dad, in the warm, in the hall :o)

[welshlibranr]

Loooby, very sad for you, but no more pain for the little fella!..............Take care x

[starone]

Even better loooby. We are a lot of sentimental fools aren't we, but my eyes are still wet. I think I shall have to leave this thread it is too sad.

[twinny-15]

Before I posted my feelings on here I thought no one would understand how hard it is to put a pet/family friend to sleep but so many of you have done it ..I feel so much better now that you have given me support and advice .You truly have helped me not to feel guilty .. thanks to you all you are special people xx

[looobylooo]

we are all with you twinny, we know the pain youre feeling.

yes, i know myself, it really touches you doesnt it when people on here give you their time, listening ear, advice and supportive words...
theres lots of very kind and thoughtful people on this site :o) xx

[ttfn]

twinny - if we have helped than I am truly pleased for you. Try to get some sleep now -sweet dreams and ttfn ♥

[albaqwerty]

have had to put too many friends down (2 puddies and 2 doggies) not at the same time

we're here for you twinny xxx

[twinny-15]

Yes loobyloo it does help so much when people share their feelings and experience on here xx this is truly the best use of the internet to help people through hard times xx

[welshlibranr]

well twinny! this the last thing we can do for our beloved pets!.....we can end their suffering !..............Thank goodness we can!.......................

[twinny-15]

Off to bed in another 30 to 45 mins so Geordie ..bless him won't wake his Dad before 6 am .. his Dad is an old man now lol xx

[albaqwerty]

ooh welshi I wish someone would and could help me from suffering but that's a different and highly debateable subject x

(Not that I need any help at the moment!)

Just remember the joy and frustration and amusement your pets have brought to you.

[ttfn]

twinny - if you would like to read a 'moving story' LOL have a look here. Ownership of a human by a dog is truly rewarding !!!
http://www.theanswerb...e/Question936427.html

[twinny-15]

ttfn .. sounds like you had a special friend too.. those ladies on the beach were in the wrong place Bosun obviously had the right of way there ..lol ..he was bigger anyway.. he must have been gorgeous .. puts my Yorkie to shame lol xx