old dogs, when is it time?

[bmccasland]

Nala seems to be drinking plenty of water, and doesn't seem to be dehydrated on the skin-pinch test. She's on to me on the chicken-flavored pill pockets that her Azodryl goes in, and I just bought another package of the chicken, so this afternoon I'll stop by the store and exchange it for beef flavor. Once I get her started, she does eat her meals of chicken/rice/sweet potatoes/ricotta cheese about 1 cup total volumn. Vet checked her teeth, and didn't notice anything of concern.

Her sudden rapid declince is the hardest thing to watch.

[bmccasland]

If she lives through the next 24 hours, we'll be making the final trip to the vet tomorrow. She's pretty weak today, does't want to eat or drink, can barely walk. Normally an affectionate dog - has "french kissed" every vet who has ever taken care of her - she doesn't respond back when being petted, just blinks. So she's on her bed my bedroom, with me while I sew.

Go in peace my dear, join your sister.

[lph]

Oh Beth, I'm so sorry You must be so sad right now. Wishing you courage and calm to make this final decision for her with peace.

[OakLeaf]

((((((((Beth and Nala))))))))

I'm so sorry.

[spindizzy]

((((dear sweet Nala))))

((((Beth))))

[Blueberry]

((((((Beth and Nala)))))))))

I'm so sorry

[Trek420]

((((((beth and nala)))))))

[colby]

Hugs to you, Beth and Nala. I will give my doggie friend extra love tonight to pass on the dog wavelength.

Beth, you've been an excellent dog-mama to her - the fact that you're wrestling with this decision shows it. Dogs live in the moment, I'm sure she feels your love for her and will to the very end.

[ASammy1]

Hugs and love to you Beth and Nala.

[Aggie_Ama]

(((Beth & Nala))) Enjoy your last night with your baby, you have been a great mommy and she knows that. It is the best and worst feeling to be able to give that last overload of love you have.

[badger]

I'm so sorry, my thoughts are with you.

[Selkie]

I'm so sorry.... thinking of both you and Nala. Agnes and Maud (golden retrievers and angel dogs extraordinaire) will be waiting to show her around Rainbow Bridge.

[crazycanuck]

((((beth & nala)))

Poor doggie

[Catrin]

{{{Beth and Nala}}}

[Tuckervill]

I'm sorry, Beth.