Posted by fayeroe on February 18, 2007, at 13:02:24
In reply to Our little princess isn't doing well, posted by Dinah on February 18, 2007, at 12:02:43
> She had a major downturn a few weeks ago and hasn't really rallied. It seems like a steady decline since then. She doesn't appear to be in pain, and she's not particularly unhappy, so there's no quality of life issues. She just seems really disoriented and confused.
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> It is so sad around the house right now. The seventeen year old with cancer seems to be having a bit of pain although she's such a trooper it's hard to say. The seventeen year old with heart failure is giving me grief over taking her medication and while she seems ok, I know it's just a matter of time.
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> I think that's why I'm obsessed with getting a puppy, although the timing probably isn't great. A puppy would probably disorient her even more, and confuse the blind deaf seventeen year old.
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> I *hate* loss.i believe that a "new" puppy would really disorient both your dogs right now. their time is running out and having someone chew on them and try to wrestle, etc. with them wouldn't be very comfortable. making the old ones comfortable and being there to do what needs to be done, at the right time, is the greatest gift that you can give your dogs and yourself.
i'm sorry that you are going through this, but the most important thing is that you're keeping the old ones comfortable and safe.
loss is hard but it can be a time for great growth. and appreciation for the relationships you've been blessed with with your dogs.......pat
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