My wife has a minature schnauzer. He is 7 or 8 years old. Around 3 years ago he was diagnosed with cushings. We can't afford the medication and vet bills so basically the only changes we've made are what food he gets. I've tried to convince her to give him to someone who can afford to take care of him or to have him euthanized, but she won't go for either. I am just wondering how much longer he may hang on?
2006-08-06 04:04:48 · 10 answers · asked by fungal_gourmet 3 in Pets ➔ Dogs
the prognosis is poor...and you are not doing him any favours by witholding medication ...your wife is being very selfish allowing the dog to suffer...maybe if she thought of the distress and dicomfort the dog is in rather than her own wishes she should do the most loving thing she can do and have him put to sleep even with medication the prognosis isnt much better and it is very expensive...have you tried the blue cross or RSPCA they may help with the bills if needed also if you are low income most vets deal with the PDSA..why would you want to give him away and cause more stress and misery to the animal/and new owner ......ask at your local vet if he can do the PDSA or go to the blue cross they will not turn you away and you only have to give a small donation
2006-08-06 04:33:01 · answer #1 · answered by madison 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Schnauzer Life Expectancy
2016-10-05 08:22:24 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unfortunately, no one can predict how long this dog will live. Usually dog's with Cushing's disease eventually develop secondary problems like liver disease. How soon this will happen is any body's guess. It may be very difficult to find someone who is willing to take on this level of financial and emotional problems. I suspect your wife knows this and doesn't want to face the disappointment of asking and being turned down. Euthanasia is a possibility but she may not be ready to accept that. I think all you can do is support them both through this.
2006-08-06 04:18:02 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had a precious female Schnauzer (Angel) who was diagnosed with Cushings Disease at the age of five years. She lived a fairly normal life other then weight gain which caused her discomfort and sometimes shortness of breath. We were told that the treatment would be much like treatment for cancer in a human, that she would be sick, have nausea and vomiting, and her hair could fall out, and that the treatment carried no guarantee of a cure or prolonging her life expectancy, and it was very expensive just like Chemo in a human. We opted to just give her tender love and care, keep her diet in check, and as long as she showed no symptoms of pain, we would just let her live out her years. She lived to be ten years old and passed away quietly in her sleep. The only symptoms were her weight gain due to the enlarging of her liver and the shortness of breath which was caused from the liver pushing into the other organs as it enlarged. She was never sick, and when we went to bed that night she seemed her normal self. She slept with my husband that night, which she usually slept with me and in the morning she had passed away in her sleep. Looking back I think she knew she was leaving us and that I could not take waking up next to her and her being gone, so she protected me by sleeping with dad that night. I am glad that we decided to handle her care the way we did, she never vomited, she was never ill in anyway, she was very happy and loved sitting in my lap every night and watching TV. I hope this helps someone facing this life taking illness in their loving companion. I still miss her everyday, but I know that she lived a happy life and was very loved.
2014-01-04 11:23:19 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Not much longer, and he will be miserable. I understand that your wife is very attached to the dog, but sometimes you have to do what is best for the dog. She may love her dog, but love won't fix his medical problems. It's a long shot, but the humane societies and rescue organizations usually have vets that they go to where they know that the fees are reasonable. If you contact them, and explain the situation, you might be able to get a vet who will charge you a minimum of the normal fee.
Have you talked to the vet about a cheaper treatment (surgery, cheaper meds, etc)?
Hope this helps!
2006-08-08 19:19:58 · answer #5 · answered by rita_alabama 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Right, I can not write with my left hand in any respect! But I do plenty of matters with my left hand, it appears i am left hand eye co-ordinated. Or correct, whichever is the reverse of what correct handers must be! I open doorways, maintain baggage and do so much stuff with my left hand.
2016-08-20 23:52:11 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is very hard. There are groop on line that might be able to help you. You need to find a cushings suport groop.
go to http://www.sunnyhillshihtzu.com and click on the links page they have alot of links out there to help.
2006-08-06 04:19:08 · answer #7 · answered by Justsomegirl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Correct, I can't write with my left hand in any respect! However I do plenty of things with my left hand, it appears i am left hand eye co-ordinated. Or correct, whichever is the reverse of what right handers will have to be! I open doors, hold luggage and do most stuff with my left hand.
2016-08-09 10:30:43 · answer #8 · answered by alisha 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm sooo sorry, I don't think he'll last much longer. I really hope that you get good luck on this situation!
2006-08-06 04:10:22 · answer #9 · answered by Meridian Nocturne 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you really care about your innocent pet you would find a way to get the money........It is so sad that people get Innocent pets and are too cheap to pay whatever it takes to keep them healthy and safe.....$h@meON YOU
2006-08-06 04:09:38 · answer #10 · answered by Buda B 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋