Charlie update

[piskieinboots]

....he also has diabetes, in addition to his potential brain tumour - we will find out tomorrow if he has anything else

He has a temperature of 104, hardly surprising when he saw the Vet bring out the vaseline and stick the thermo in the tub

They have asked me to go away and think about whether I would committ to giving him twice-daily injections - but in truth I need to wait and see what else is wrong - if he has kidney issues as well - I can't believe I'm about to say this, but it may be better to end it there.

Does that sound awful?

[snuffer]

Oh Piskieinboots I am so sorry to hear that Charlie has more problems. Having recently gone through it myself, with Molly, I know what a dreadful time you must be having.

Just to let you know we're thinking of you and Charlie.

[Comfreyfan]

Piskie what horrible news for you.

No it doesn't sound awful. It sounds brave of you to think about it for Charlie's sake. There's no way of explaining to an animal why we seem to be hurting them (they always hate jabs don't they) when actually we're trying to help them. Sometimes it really is much kinder for the owner to make that really hard decision before their pet deteriorates further and suffer real distress.

You know we'll be thinking of you.

[lynda66]

i had to make that decision with my dog a few years ago, i didn't want to see him in pain, the odds off him making a full recovery after operations etc weren't good enough for me to put him through it, i went in with him and held him in my arms, i think he knew what was going to happen, and he just lay there and looked me in the eyes until he wen't, i like to think he forgave me and was saying goodbye in his own way. I wouldn't have missed that for anything ........ it broke my heart going home without him, but it was the right thing to do ...... for him.

my little dog is 11 this year, still full of beans, but i know her time will come, and i might have to make that decision again ...... and no i wouldn't hesitate if i thought she was suffering ......... i wouldn't put her through twice daily injections, she hates them .... but it does depend on the animal ..... personally and i know it's not nice to think about, but if charlie was mine, i would seriously think about it, i think the possible brain thing, combined with diabetes and other things which may start to appear one after the other honestly i think i would let nature take it's course if possible, and when he starts to look ill or in pain, then make the decision......... that way, you don't need to make an immediate decision, and you have time to say goodbye.

whatever you decide, it is his welfare and happiness that matters most.

and if it helps any, when my grandad lost his marbles,whilst he would still have the odd lucid moment, and in those with it times, he would beg to be put to sleep, out of his misery ....... his argument was he would have had a dog put down.

lots and lots of hugs xxx be strong, he's counting on you

[smallblueplanet]

Its really cr@p, but it sounds like you'll have to make a very tough decision - I'm sure you'll make the right one. Poor Charlie that was our cats name too - named after Charlie Farley (and Piggy Malone).

[squashysu]

no piskie it doesnt sound awful, i wish they could do this for humans, when needed of course, i hope charlie is ok and doesnt have anything else wrong with him.

hugs for you and charlie (my son is charlie, love the name) x

[zazen999]

What a carp decision to have to make.

No advice, but sometimes it is worse to see them suffer.

Big hugs to you both - I think it goes like this (((((x)))))

[scarey55]

Oh, darling - how I feel for you. Whatever your decision, I'm sure it will be the best thing for Charlie even though it MAY be hard for you. Don't worry if you have to think the unthinkable, he has had a much better life with you than he could have ever wished for, of that I'm sure.
Thinking of you all
XXX

[piskieinboots]

thank you all - it does help to have your kind words.

We'll, firstly, see what the fresh blood tests bring and make a decision from there. I'm inclined to start him on insulin and see how he goes - if he hates it I'll stop - but then I'm not really thinking very clearly at the moment.

[shirlthegirl43]

Oh Piskie, what a dreadful decision to have to make. I know how you feel as I had to have a horsey put to sleep 4 weeks ago today. I still feel a bit rubbish about that but there was really no other choice, the quality of life had gone and the 'big sleep' was the kindest option. The comforting thought is that they are no longer suffering (as horsey was) and they have had a happy life with you.

[Hans Mum]

its the hardest decision we have to make as pet owners, but we know we have to make it.....sending hugs to you and charlie xx

[di]

(((((((((((())))))))))))xxx

[FionaH]

It doesnt sound awful, it sounds like a responsible owner looking at all the options. I do feel for you. I had to make the hard call for my pony a year and a half ago, it was the best decision for her but the toughest to make. All the very best to you and Charlie

[SarzWix]

Oh Piskie
Had to do it myself, and it's bloody awful, but you're a very strong lady, and I know you'll make the right choice for Charlie. Lots of love honey, thinking of you. ((((hugs))))

[Headfry]

Piskie, my heart goes out to you. Do what is best for kitty even though it my be the worst for you.
such big hugs from me to you and Charlie too!
Sue
xx