Max went for me.

[gilles]

try to avoid touching him and startling him when he is gazing at the wall and when he seems wondering somewhere else ..wake him up only with a toy or your voice.

 

[Boxergirl]

try to avoid touching him and startling him when he is gazing at the wall and when he seems wondering somewhere else ..wake him up only with a toy or your voice.

I agree with this 200%.

 

[cj-sharpy]

I will if he does it again. I did try calling his name but no reaction at all until I touched he his bum.
He's not too keen on eating his dinner this afternoon. I'll try him again in an hour and if not I'll make him something else. Maybe a slice of pizza will excite him. Tripe is normally a winner but it seems not just now.


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[AZ Boerboel]

As a Rottweiler I used to own got older we had to end all rough play because he would get too amped up, confused, and flip for a bit until he calmed down and assessed things. Tone things down with him a bit and see how it goes.

 

[AZ Boerboel]

Little update.
This morning I opened the door for him to go out and do his business and wen to make his breakfast as usual. Normally he's out two seconds then straight back in. I shouted of him and no dog showed up. When I went to the back door he was staring at the wall. No bug on it or anything. I gave him a little tap as he was fine again and straight back in for his breakfast.
Strange that.


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My 13 year old pug does this a lot. Just take it easier with him from now on and treat him like the old man he is.

 

[cj-sharpy]

My 13 year old pug does this a lot. Just take it easier with him from now on and treat him like the old man he is.

Stick him in a home and start spending his money? That won't work, he's broke.

I've just slowed everything down a bit until we can have a chat with the vet on Saturday. No rough play no extended training and unfortunately no public outings until I know I can trust him around other people. Shame cos he lived to pop to the pub with me on a Sunday.


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[cj-sharpy]

Update time.
Not good news I'm afraid.
We went to the vet and she confirmed that his legs are causing him a lot of pain. He's on anti inflammatory and glucosamine already so we got some pain relief for him.
She said that whilst that could explain the outbursts it didn't tie with zoning out or with peeing and having accidents in the house or getting stuck in corners and staring and walls.
Unfortunately these symptoms she put down to either brain tumurs or degeneration of his brain due to age.
She said that their were treatments and drugs that may help him but more than likely won't at his age.
She said that at this point we have to think of quality of life.
She had a crack in her voice as she said that and I burst in to tears. Let's be honest I knew what she would say before I went in but I was praying that she would say "no no it's an ingrown toenail an we can fix him".
This is sadly not the case.

Any further tests, treatments, chemo or whatever we all feel would be cruel. He's worked so hard to learn to be a good boy this past year that I do t think I can ask him to continue working hard, I don't think it's right to ask him to fight a battle he won't win.

The kindest thing, and something I'd have recommended to anyone else, would be to make the choice as soon as possible.
But I just couldn't do it.
Max has come home with me an I've said he can have another week.
I'll keep an eye on him and his episodes. If he has more good days than bad then I don't think I could bring my self to PTS. If he has more bad than good then I will forever hate myself but I don't think I could ask him to go on any more scared and confused.

I'm torn apart by this.


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[Nik]

I have absolutely no words to convey my sympathy for this situation. I only can pray that by some miracle you will have more good days and won't have to face that decision yet.

About a year ago I thought I was there with cerberus. He was having incidents where he couldn't walk or stand and the vet told us the only thing that would maybe help was major surgery on his back and/or brain and that it may or may not work. A friend suggested we try a dog chiropractor that he had taken his to and after three visits the incidents stopped and cerberus was doing much better and having only good days. But I know at almost 15 years old the day will eventually come when it is not something we can fix and I dread that so very much.

Many hugs and all my wishes that max starts feeling better.


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[Bob Felts]

My heart breaks for Max and you. I can only think Max is fortunate to have you looking out for his best at this time. I am hoping he starts having increasingly good days from here on.

Respectfully,
Bob

 

[Liz_M]

I'm so, so sorry. It sounds like you have a caring and empathic vet, and you know Max and have a realistic grasp of the situation. I once let a dog go "too long" but couldn't see it at the time; even though my vet tried to tell me. I will always feel bad about that.

I hope Max has more good days too. He is lucky to have you at his back. ((hugs.))

 

[tlov]

I'm so sorry that's horrible to go through. It's so hard to decide what to do. I pray he has more good days and you get to have more time with him.


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[Boxergirl]

I'm so incredibly sorry. I've been almost exactly in your position. Turmeric helped my girl in many ways with pain and inflammation and after her "diagnosis" of a brain tumor, we had some quality time with her. When the good outweighed the bad, we let her go. You know your boy so well. You'll know when it's time. My heart hurts for you.

 

[TricAP]

My heart goes out to you and Max!

 

[Lisa P]

My heart goes out to you and Max.

 

[NYDDB]

I am so sorry, cj. Nobody wants to face this decision, but face it we must...at some point, in some way. And it's heart-breaking.

Trust in yourself, and know that Max has faith in you, and your ultimate decision. I truly hope his good days are abundant and that he can enjoy many more trips to the pub.

 

[cinnamon roll]

I have no words to help comfort you, all I can say is as a parent you will do what is right.

As long as he's comfortable that's all that matters.

Unfortunately we have all been in this horrendous situation, we will be here for you every step that you need us.

 

[cj-sharpy]

Thanks guy, it means a lot to me and Max that people we've never met on the other suide of the world care so much.
Unfortunatly the pub is a no go, he has to be muzzled in public now and he gets a bit stressed out by it sometimes. I think lots of time on the sofa and a few short trips to the top fields where he can have a good sniff about will be just fine for him.
Obviously lots of chciekn and tripe too. His diet has stopped, he can eat as much as he like now, and as of next friday morning he can eat what he likes too.Think i'llgive him a huge chunk of ox tail or cook him a pizza haha.

 

[Oscar'sMom]

I am so sorry...my heart breaks for you and Max. You have been so lucky to have each other. Spend the time you have left together making lasting memories and being together. Oscar and I will be praying for you

 

[tmricciuto]

So sorry to heR about this news.


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[season]

Sorry to hear that. It sucks for you I know but as you've said, it's about doing what's right for the dog. Suffering isn't fun.


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