https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-dog-is-dying Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Mon, 20 Apr 2026 22:24:41 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-dog-is-dying/page/2#post-1971834 Sun, 04 Nov 2018 19:12:13 +0000 Helena 1971834@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So sorry Staysfit, but Farley is a lucky pup to be so loved. Sending love. xx </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-dog-is-dying/page/2#post-1971087 Thu, 01 Nov 2018 14:29:06 +0000 Bijou 1971087@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Just read this thread and wanted to let you know that I am thinking of you and your family. My dog had cancer at 15 years of age (Bijou's big sister named Dana), we were able to put her on steroids for about 3 months after the diagnosis and spoil her. She was pretty good during this treatment and then suddenly the cancer took over. We knew when it was time to let her go, as we could see it in her eyes that she was in pain and she wanted to stay in bed all day, at that point we knew we had to say goodbye.</p> <p>It was bittersweet, to see her bravely running around enjoying her walks and cuddles knowing this was hanging over her. At least we had those few precious months, I hope you get the same with Farley. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-dog-is-dying/page/2#post-1969652 Sun, 28 Oct 2018 03:54:34 +0000 elpgal 1969652@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Stays fit, how is your dog doing? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-dog-is-dying/page/2#post-1967359 Sun, 21 Oct 2018 19:23:37 +0000 Sal 1967359@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sorry to see this Staysfit.&nbsp; Hard times but it sounds like you have a sensible and kind plan.&nbsp; Really upsetting and tough though.<br />Sxx </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-dog-is-dying#post-1967215 Sun, 21 Oct 2018 03:44:47 +0000 Janet 1967215@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, I’m so sorry. We have been in the same position. I agree with the others. Give Farley some time if you can, if it seems like he’s still able to enjoy his time with you all. I believe they let us know in their own way when it is time. </p> <p>I’m facing the knowledge that we are mostly likely about to have our last Christmas season with our oldest pug, as her mast cell tumor is getting worse at a rapid rate. It’s so hard to know what to do! Hugs to you and your family. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-dog-is-dying#post-1967181 Sun, 21 Oct 2018 01:29:41 +0000 Anonymous 1967181@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am sorry. It is hard to see a dear pet suffering. Our last dog had a very fast growing tumor. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-dog-is-dying#post-1967148 Sat, 20 Oct 2018 23:29:16 +0000 Style Fan 1967148@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am so sorry Staysfit.&nbsp; This is such a difficult time and making these decisions can be agonizing.&nbsp; Farley sounds like a wonderful dog.&nbsp; I went through this with Sophie at the beginning of the summer.&nbsp; It was not easy for us but we did not want her to suffer.&nbsp; I liked what Jane said.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-dog-is-dying#post-1967143 Sat, 20 Oct 2018 23:12:03 +0000 Gigi 1967143@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm so sorry to hear this. How difficult both for your family and for Farley. I don't have experience with this, so I will leave that to the others here. I'll say a prayer for you that you will be able to discern the best path. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-dog-is-dying#post-1967060 Sat, 20 Oct 2018 16:40:50 +0000 Chris987 1967060@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This is such a horrible thing, when our pets get old and sick. When you love them as I'm sure you do, you will figure out what is the right thing to do. It won't be easy but it will come to you, and as others have said your pet will most likely let you know in some way.</p> <p>Toban I had a similar experience as you many years ago when I was single and had to go on a business trip and "kennel" my cat at the vet because she had failing kidneys. I had to make the decision to let her go over the phone from a hotel room on a Sunday morning. I then spent the day at the St Louis Botanical Gardens because I just had to be outdoors for some reason. We do what we have to do. </p> <p>&nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-dog-is-dying#post-1967034 Sat, 20 Oct 2018 15:11:11 +0000 Staysfit 1967034@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for all the kind and supportive replies. Farley seems to be comfortable as far as we can tell, but he hasn’t been a dog that shows much change in his behavior when he is uncomfortable or in pain. He has been a very calm, quiet, sweet tempered guy. (Although he does enjoy eating socks and gloves.....) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-dog-is-dying#post-1966965 Sat, 20 Oct 2018 11:26:10 +0000 Anonymous 1966965@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh no, im so sorry! I say take it day by day and see if the seizure meds help. Mr suntiger are big animal people, and losing furkids is the the most heartbreaking thing:( </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-dog-is-dying#post-1966961 Sat, 20 Oct 2018 11:03:44 +0000 Toban 1966961@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am so sorry, Staysfit. These are the hardest decisions because our pets rely on us. I have been there twice in the past six years, most recently in August. My decision point with terminal illness was always “are they enjoying their day”. And took it day by day. When the answer is no longer yes, it was time. Quality over quantity. As hard is it is on us, easing their pain and humanely assisting end of life is one of the biggest gifts we can give them. </p> <p>I had to say goodbye to me sweet cat Bruce, only six years old, over the phone from Cleveland, the day before my Olympic distance triathlon. He was in full kidney failure and it could not wait 3 days until I got home. My husband was with him and I was on speaker phone. It was the hardest thing but right thing. There I was with my parents preparing for a race and bawling my eyes out. But I wouldn’t have done anything different. </p> <p>You’ll know when it’s time. You also know there are ways to meet your kids needs that may not involve physical presence. And that it’s okay to grieve. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-dog-is-dying#post-1966797 Fri, 19 Oct 2018 17:10:59 +0000 elpgal 1966797@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So sorry, this is so hard. I think everybody in your family would be in favor of sparing Farley even the least bit of distress. I would your kids and let them know what is going on and let Farley's progression dictate your decision. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-dog-is-dying#post-1966756 Fri, 19 Oct 2018 15:21:32 +0000 Gail 1966756@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So sorry , sending a hug your way . </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-dog-is-dying#post-1966746 Fri, 19 Oct 2018 14:54:00 +0000 Inge 1966746@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><div>My heart goes out to you, Staysfit, I'm so very sorry. I'm also thinking what Jane said, and am sending you warm hugs!!</div><div><br /></div><div>Inge</div><div>xxx<br /></div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-dog-is-dying#post-1966705 Fri, 19 Oct 2018 10:41:48 +0000 kkards 1966705@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>i'm so sorry you are facing this. Hugs to you, Farley and the rest of the Stayfit family. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-dog-is-dying#post-1966652 Fri, 19 Oct 2018 03:26:42 +0000 Windchime 1966652@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I’m sorry; it’s SO difficult face the final journey of a dear pet. I absolutely agree with the others who suggest that your dog will let you know when he’s ready to go. Animals are amazingly intuitive about their deaths and also amazingly accepting of it. It’s always really hard for me when I have to make a decision about having a pet put down. I keep hoping the pet will miraculously rally and I won’t have to go through with it. I think the animal is always more accepting of the situation than I am. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-dog-is-dying#post-1966621 Fri, 19 Oct 2018 00:02:00 +0000 Echo 1966621@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, I am so sorry. This is heartbreaking.</p> <p>I would guess you would know if he was in pain or miserable. I agree that if he is not generally in pain, it would be okay to wait. Or perhaps your vet can prescribe a stronger med temporarily until the rest of the family is home? Of course, don't let him suffer, but it might be easier for everyone - Farley included - if you could wait until the family is all together to say goodbye and mourn. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-dog-is-dying#post-1966614 Thu, 18 Oct 2018 23:39:33 +0000 Glory 1966614@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I’m so sorry to hear this. Hugs to all of you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-dog-is-dying#post-1966602 Thu, 18 Oct 2018 22:50:51 +0000 cindysmith 1966602@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don't have the answer for you. I just have (((hugs))). I'm so sorry you're having to make such a gut-wrenching decision. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-dog-is-dying#post-1966595 Thu, 18 Oct 2018 22:29:31 +0000 Suz 1966595@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So very sorry...that is really awful news. It's so hard to let them go. I like Jane's response -- Farley's comfort is paramount but if you can let the kids see him again, that would be wonderful for all.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-dog-is-dying#post-1966581 Thu, 18 Oct 2018 21:29:49 +0000 Anonymous 1966581@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh STAYFIT- I am so sorry and heartbroken for you and your family. I remember having to make that decision- it’s gut wrenching and I feel for you as you decide. Hugs to you and your beloved pet. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-dog-is-dying#post-1966580 Thu, 18 Oct 2018 21:26:25 +0000 Barbara Diane 1966580@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So very sorry. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-dog-is-dying#post-1966579 Thu, 18 Oct 2018 21:26:19 +0000 Staysfit 1966579@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Joyce, good thinking, we discontinued his flea and tic med to make sure that wasn’t causing the problem. The progression of symptoms makes the vet think it is unlikely to be from the meds but we wanted to be certain. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-dog-is-dying#post-1966550 Thu, 18 Oct 2018 20:25:20 +0000 Laurie 1966550@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So so sorry to hear this.&nbsp; Comfort is the only thing that matters for sweet Farley.</p> <p>&nbsp;As for your kids being there, I'm of 2 minds.&nbsp; We got 2 kittens when our sons were 4 and 7.&nbsp; &nbsp;Lost one kitty each of the last 2 summers, and the boys are now almost-20 and 23, so the cats had pretty long lives.&nbsp; &nbsp; It was just me and my husband for the final moments with the first, and my husband had to go alone with the 2nd.&nbsp; &nbsp; I think the boys were relieved to have been spared that most gutting of experiences, but I do think they feel a little loss of closure when they come home to visit now.&nbsp; It's strange not seeing those kitties in all the usual places.&nbsp; I guess my point is, whatever Farley needs will be the most important and will inform how the kids experience the loss.&nbsp; And it's the saddest thing no matter what.</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-dog-is-dying#post-1966539 Thu, 18 Oct 2018 19:45:20 +0000 Joyce B 1966539@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Staysfit, maybe he has already been properly worked up but flea meds can also give neuro symptoms in a small number of dogs. Has that been ruled out? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-dog-is-dying#post-1966518 Thu, 18 Oct 2018 18:07:14 +0000 Anonymous 1966518@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am so sorry you are going through this. I went through something similar last year. Our dog was 10 years old and had a mast cell tumor (mastocytosis) in her right ear flap that was removed almost 4 years prior to its recurrence. When the tumor came back it was very aggressive and she had problems eating and keeping food in her stomach. She was 15 pounds and had lost almost 3 pounds in 3 months. My husband was not home when I made the decision to let her go and I know it still bothers him that he did not have the chance to say good-bye, but I could not let her suffer any longer.</p> <p>She gave me the sign that it was time to go and I let her go peacefully. It was one of the hardest decisions I ever had to make. I think about her every day. The day I brought home her ashes our Peace Lily bloomed. I had not bloomed in over a year and has not since that day last year. I take it as a sign that she is fine.</p> <p>Your precious Farley will let you know when it is time. I am keeping you in my thoughts and prayers as you go through this. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-dog-is-dying#post-1966513 Thu, 18 Oct 2018 17:42:54 +0000 rachylou 1966513@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, I’m so sorry! What everyone says...re the medical... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-dog-is-dying#post-1966469 Thu, 18 Oct 2018 15:18:39 +0000 Angie 1966469@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My heart goes out to you, <b>Staysfit. </b>It's very hard and sad. Your poor, poor puppy. What a sweet, loving and brave doggie.&nbsp;</p> <p>There are few things worse than a suffering animal. Farley can't suffer, so he has to be kept very comfortable. I echo <b>Jane</b>, 100%.</p> <p>Sending love and healing thoughts. xo </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-dog-is-dying#post-1966459 Thu, 18 Oct 2018 15:03:19 +0000 Jane 1966459@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am so sorry to hear of this. I think wait if you can but not by putting Farley through pain. Sending you and your family positive thoughts. </p>