Well Drake went in to see the vet first thing this morning. And the vet did a exam. We are switching up some meds and giving him these new vitamins. The vet told me to give it about a week and see if there is any improvement. We are going to do just that. I felt a sigh of relief when Chris told me about it a few minutes ago.
Last night Drake was on mine and my sons lap all night. I swear the old fella was in hog heaven. He is still confused and slipping but maybe the change in meds will work. The vet said that she does not feel he is in pain. His quality of life may improve with the change in medicines. The only thing that concerns me is the convulsions could possibly come back. If they do then that will be the deciding factor in all of this.
I can not say thank you enough to everyone. This is one of the hardest decisions I have had to make in a very long time. Drake has been a part of our family for 15 years. I remember growing up we had our "Rocky" for 18 years and she lived a very happy life.I wish Drakey the same ending as she had a peaceful sleep at the end.
Chris was teary eyed last night thinking about what he might have to do today. I hated putting him in that position but he is the stronger one of the two of us. He is my backbone on so many occasions. I will keep everyone posted about Drakes health. I really am hoping this works out for him. If it is the medicine making him disoriented I think that will be good. At least it is not his health, but maybe a side effect.
Thanks everyone :)
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I cannot even imagine life without them.
Shannon I was there when we had to put our Lab down and oh my god it killed me. He was such a sweet dog and only 4 years old I swear that scarred me for life. We did everything medically possible. Its hard.
About 5yrs ago we had to put one of our cats down. He was still a kitten too, but they told us there was nothing else they could do for him except let him suffer. He had many problems his entire short life, but was the sweetest cat... It was terribly hard to make that decision and then be there to watch it happen.
{{HUGS}}
It was a horrible decision to even think about but it did allow me to make sure every day was special for her. I know that's what you are doing, too.