Should I do what looks like the right thing?

dave wrote:
> It's worse than I thought. She's bleeding from her behind. Poor
> thing. It's killing me to see her like this.
>
> DaveL
>
I feel your pain. I have been there many times and my heart goes out to you
and your little friend. It does seem like there is nothing you can do but
bring her back to the vet for another exam and maybe make a decision at that
time.

Good luck. :(
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"dave" <nospam> wrote in message
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> It's worse than I thought. She's bleeding from her behind. Poor thing.
> It's killing me to see her like this.
>
I'm sorry your going through this. Its truly a no win situation. A choice
between them staying in familiar surroundings/smells and winding their way
down over a day or so or being taken away from everything they know and into
a clinical situation albeit a quick release. It also depends on what you can
take. Dont feel guilty if you feel you have to go the vet route if you cant
cope a lot of people can't. I've been in proffessional elderly care for
years so I'm used to being with dying people. For me its not terrible,
theres a satifaction in knowing they wernt on their own, and they were cared
for properly, and kindly right to the end. To me its no different with
animals.

A couple of mine have gone via the vet as they were squealing and obviously
in pain - there was no doubt in my mind and if it comes to it I think you
will know.

The others sort of drifted down and got colder over a day or so. I did
intensive nursing, checking them regularly over the 24 hours, cleaning them
gently, making sure they were dry and covered in their bedding, gave little
drops of drink etc. Some were happier in their homes others I carried round
with me or sat with and talked. One little mite was too scared to go to
sleep. We sat through the night until she finally nodded and passed.

When they feel very cold thats when its nearly time. Sometimes there is a
moment of panic shortly before the end ( their heart and breathing faltering
I think) but that passes and then they usually slip gently away. Some just
curl up in their beds and will be found half way to the loo jar. bless them.

I dont know if any of this helps, but I'm sure you will make the right
decision.

(((((((((((Dave and Meg)))))))))))



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