I took Kaia down to the lake yesterday and it was horrible to watch. Although she still had on her dopey face she was in so much pain yesterday. She didn't even run that much. Hardly at all actually. There was a few times where her back legs were just shaking. This poor pup. I feel so bad for her. She came home yesterday and was limping again, it is happening more and more frequently.
Hubby and I have talked about it alot and feel that we may be putting her down before the end of September if she continues to decline. It is happening so fast that we can almost watch it day by day. Everyday, something else is hurting her that never used to or her limping happens just a little bit more then the day before.
I love Kaia but it kills me to watch her like this. I will keep everyone updated.
***UPDATE***
We made an appointment for Kaia to be put to sleep on September 8th. I went outside today to see her and Koda came running up to me but Kaia didn't. I walked over to her and she started to try to get up but then started whining and had to sit back down. After about 5 minutes she was able to stand again but now she will not run at all and she is kind of walking bow legged. She has been hurting today more then I have ever seen her. I am so sad at watching her struggle to try to even walk. Sometimes she is fine but when she is hurting, it is so very painful, you can see it in her eyes. :( I love my baby girl but I cannot sit back and let her be in this kind of pain any longer. I know that some of you will disagree with this decision but I have no choice. I can't make her better and I cannot watch her in pain. Thank you all for the support you have given me and her since this all started happening. The degree that this has all declined in such a short time was so dramatic, I just hope that she can make it fairly happily until Sept. 8th. Thanks again.
I am so sorry that you have to go through this. How hard it must be for you and your family! Making the decision to put your best friend to sleep is on of the hardest ever....but sometimes its for the best.
I am sorry that Kaia is in such pain and can only imagine how difficult it is to see your baby suffering. Love & spoil her and know in your heart as well as your mind that your decision is made with true love & caring. You & your family are in my thoughts. Hugs to you, your family & sweet Kaia.
Thank you all for your support. I hope that Kaia can make it until the 8th. She is in alot of pain today. She is having trouble just walking. :( My poor puppy.
that is sooo sad. i cried reading your post. i had to put our peke to sleep. she was full of cancer and crying out in pain. it broke my heart to see her suffering. there wasnt anything the vet could do for her and the pain medication was losing its affect. they gave her the shot and she went so peacefully. i have never gotten over her, but i have her memory.you will never lose that. its probably one of the hardest decisions that we have to make. they are a part of our lives. just love her and share the time you have left with her. i will keep your family in my prayers..
I'm sorry Kaia is declining so rapidly. Watching a pet suffer is awful. Because you live with her, you know what's best for her, and if it's time, it's time. Hopefully, she will have some good days between now and September 8 so that you can both get some enjoyment out of your remaining time together. You'll be in my thoughts.
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I am sorry to hear your baby is not doing well.... I am sure you'll do whats best.. even if it's hard .... wish I could help...
"Thought is an invisible and subtle power that mocks all the efforts of tyranny." Alexis de Tocqueville
