spandit Posted June 25, 2018 Report Share Posted June 25, 2018 Read so many heartbreaking stories on here of saying goodbye to faithful companions. Our boy Jarvis hasn't been well for a few days and the vet just phoned to say he has kidney disease. I think we'll bring him home but it's likely to be a matter of days before we either lose him or call the vet round to see him. He's 11 and was charging around the field on Saturday like a puppy again before retiring to his bed to sleep. I'm in absolute bits. Our 8 year old daughter saw her grandfather die last year and is having counselling. Her other grandfather is recently diagnosed with dementia... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
figgy Posted June 25, 2018 Report Share Posted June 25, 2018 Sorry to read of your fate with the dog. Hope he enjoys the time he has left. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruno22rf Posted June 25, 2018 Report Share Posted June 25, 2018 Don't let him suffer, my friend, kidney failure is painful and makes you feel terrible with few obvious exterior signs. Wouldn't be in your shoes now for all the Tea..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spandit Posted June 25, 2018 Author Report Share Posted June 25, 2018 I think we’ll bring him home and call the vet round. Don’t want to leave there without him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mice! Posted June 25, 2018 Report Share Posted June 25, 2018 It's awful no other way to put it, it won't make it easier but i wouldn't leave it to long. My old boy was put to sleep in the back off my car, which was nicer than being in the vets i thought, didn't realise you need to sign a few forms and payment on the day. We had a walk in the morning then went to the end of the morning session at the vets. While i was a blubbering mess, the kids on the other hand were fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walker570 Posted June 25, 2018 Report Share Posted June 25, 2018 Feel for you. Been through it too many times and it does not get any easier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave at kelton Posted June 26, 2018 Report Share Posted June 26, 2018 Horrible position to be in and I have had dogs for 40 years so have experienced this. Unfortunately part of having dogs is the responsibilty to make the difficult decision of when you need to put them out of their misery. Take it from me the sooner you make the decision the better. I left it too long with my last lab and he had deteriorated to the point where his blood pressure was so low it was difficult to get a vein and the whole process was too long. You can get the forms signed in advance but my advice would be if you know it has to be done make your decision and do it. Prolonging things is not good for the dog or for you. I still regret not dealing with my last dog soon enough. Best wishes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rimfire4969 Posted June 26, 2018 Report Share Posted June 26, 2018 It is horrible, I am sure you will do the right thing when the time comes. When we lost my last Springer my Daughter had grown up with her and she was devastated. The one thing that put a smile on her face was a new puppy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spandit Posted June 26, 2018 Author Report Share Posted June 26, 2018 He was in the vet's overnight, and didn't perk up. Wouldn't get up to wee so we went to see him this morning and came home with his collar. He knew we were there but just wanted to sleep. Gutted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ips Posted June 26, 2018 Report Share Posted June 26, 2018 I havent been through it but i can imagine the pain and sorrow. You gave him a good life and thats all you can use to comfort yourself ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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JDog Posted June 26, 2018 Report Share Posted June 26, 2018 A great picture for you to remember him by. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mice! Posted June 26, 2018 Report Share Posted June 26, 2018 42 minutes ago, spandit said: looks a very happy dog mate, sorry for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lloyd90 Posted June 26, 2018 Report Share Posted June 26, 2018 Sorry to hear mate! Get a new pup in soon don’t put it off too long ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spandit Posted June 26, 2018 Author Report Share Posted June 26, 2018 (edited) Had to stop myself saying "hello boy" when I came into the house just now - it's where he slept and his bed is still there. We've been in this house for nearly 5 years and with 10 acres to run around in, he's probably had more life than a lot of dogs! Still doesn't seem real Edited June 26, 2018 by spandit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old farrier Posted June 26, 2018 Report Share Posted June 26, 2018 Feeling for you take everything you learned from Jarvis with you to the new pup the memories always live on I still call my old dog now 8 years on all the best of Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marsh man Posted June 26, 2018 Report Share Posted June 26, 2018 4 hours ago, spandit said: These threads never get any easier for me to read , they still bring a lump in my throat even though I don't know the owner or the dog . All I can say is in time it do become slightly more bearable , my previous six Labradors had reached double figures and at the time I have had a new puppy to take over when that day come you wished would never get here . GOOD LUCK to you and your family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_b_wales Posted June 27, 2018 Report Share Posted June 27, 2018 Sorry to hear such sad news. I've been there, just like many other's and know what you are feeling and going through. Have a read of this poem. It helped me at the time, and even know, when I sometimes get the guilty feeling of making that dreadful decision. R.I.P. Jarvis http://www.petloss.com/poems/maingrp/lastbatt.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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