My 3 year old pom was diagnosed with kidney faliure friday and I have had ultrasounds, x- rays and blood tests. I know we dont have long but I am scared I wont know when the time is right to take her to go to heaven. Anyone whose dog has died from kidney faliure- when did you know when the time was right? What was your sign that it was time to have them put to sleep- I DON'T WANT HER TO SUFFER. I am scared, I am sad and I need help. Please.
2007-03-13 15:04:37 · 21 answers · asked by Lindsey M 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
so to extend this, she is only 3, it is not because of bad diet etc. She gets only natural diet- its an all natural food. I did everything I could but it was a birth defect I never knew about, basically her kidneys never grew. So, in short her body has been processing dog meals on a puppy kidney. It dosen't really matter, but thats the deal.
2007-03-13 15:18:19 · update #1
*hugs* I'm so sorry to hear that your dog is so sick, and at such a young age too.
A good way to measure her quality of life is to take three things she loves (food, playing fetch, etc.). When she no longer enjoys doing those three things it may be time to let her go.
2007-03-13 15:16:38 · answer #1 · answered by lickitysplit 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-09-22 07:26:12 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The vet thinks our dog has kidney failure even though he's showing no symptoms yet - kidney levels were 'alarmingly' high on a routine pre-anesthetic blood panel (the blood panel was done before a scheduled dental) and a urine sample showed a low concentration. Since then I've done a lot of research in addition to what the vet has said. It sounds like treatment can really help some dogs, sub-cut fluids and prescription food can prolong their life and it can be a good quality of life. Apparently a dog with kidney failure will get to the point where they will become lethargic and won't eat, their breath will be really bad, they will drink a lot and have accidents in the house. There will be a point when you know that her quality of life is not good - and you'll know it's time. I stumbled across a product out there called "Tripsy" that I'm tempted to try. Just wish I knew if the testimonials were true. It appears to be a homeopathic kidney support formula.
I know a lot of people are saying to put her down now, and if her quality of life is not good and the vet says treatment will not improve that quality - then like you said - you won't let her suffer. But if the vet thinks there is a chance that treatment would help and give her more quality time, I would give it a shot. Don't give up on her until you have to.
It's sad and difficult. Good luck.
2007-03-13 15:36:44 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I just put my 1 1/2 yr old kitty down for kidney failure just last week. Just like in your case the vet believed she was born with bad kidneys. I wasn't aware of her problem until she started exihibiting symptoms (not eating/drinking, vomiting, and lethargy). My vet explained that by the time these symptoms appear, nearly 1/4 of the kidney is permanently damaged and to make matters worse, when it is diagnosed as a gentic issue and not due to old age or other factors the pronosis is not good. Unfortunately, after 3 days of hospitilization and doing everything we could short of a kidney transplant we had no other choice but to put her down.
It's n ever an easy choice, but certainly something that should take a lot of though and care. I hope that your situation has a better than ending than mine. Good luck to you and your doggy.
2007-03-13 16:36:13 · answer #4 · answered by gg55 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Kidney failure is a really hard diagnosis to deal with and I am SO SORRY for the pain you are going through, I've been there many times, and it's tragic. My thoughts and prayers are with you as this will be a very sad time in your life.
If your dog has kidney failure, the sooner you put her her down the better, to lessen her suffering. Please don't think it will reverse itself or that you can prolong her life in any way. I KNOW how hard it is to let her go, but you need to make her quality of life your priority and not your own feelings.
This is one of the most difficult decisions you will need to make, but she is suffering and in pain, and needs for you to do the right thing.
You may think about having her cremated, and keep her ashes, if that will help you to deal with it. 3 is awfull young for kidney failure. I am sure you have had a second opinion from another vet??
God Bless You.
2007-03-13 15:19:35 · answer #5 · answered by Avon Lady 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm very sorry to hear about your Pomeranian. I lost my 10 year old Old English Sheepdog last year to Kidney failure. We spent almost every weekend at the vets because some new problem would come up. I also spent countless hours at the emergency vets when he would get sick in the middle of the night. It cost thousands of dollars trying to get him better, but in the end, he went into convulsions and I had to call a vet to come out to the house and put him down. Your dog will let you know when it is time for her to cross the Rainbow Bridge without you.
Feel free to e-mail me if you need to talk more. I'll be thinking about you both.
2007-03-13 15:46:39 · answer #6 · answered by marilynn 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had a dog and a cat die of Kidney Failure and you don't want to let your baby Pom get to the final stages... Keep her vetted and the Vet will take blood and be able to give you a reasonable time as the toxins build... Watch the urine output as it get less and less or more concentrated then it's time to do her a favor and let her go easy.
My sympathy's are with you. I know how hard the potential loss of a darling pet can be. Just know always that you saved her prolonged pain and suffering...
2007-03-13 15:17:03 · answer #7 · answered by double_klicks 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Please put your dog to sleep. She may not seem to be in pain, but she is suffering. My dalmation lived to be 18 and her mind was great for a old dog. Her body started to shut down, her kidneys started to fail, we took her to the vet. When a dog can not be a dog and have a quality life, I'm sorry, but you know you have to do the right thing. It hurts bad and it will for some time, but it's humane.
2007-03-13 18:42:44 · answer #8 · answered by biggieboismomma 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The most humane thing to do for her is to put her to sleep. I know that it is the hardest thing that you will ever have to do. The day when you do that. Take her out to a park and just walk around with her. Talk to her and tell her how much you love her. When they do it. Dont cry, it will make her scared. Just hold it in until she passes. Its okay to cry. Take her collar home with you. Take a snip of her hair and keep it. Take a bunch of pictures of her now. Treasure the time left with her. Show her how much you love her. I am so so so sorry. I recently had my cat go missing. It is hard to not know where she is, if shes okay, if shes passed on, if she is suffering. Its hard. I will be thinking about you. I will pray for you. Good luck and God Bless.
2007-03-13 15:23:08 · answer #9 · answered by bling***bling 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hey, so sorry to hear about your pom, I have poms also, and when he/she can't get around any longer you will know it's time to let the dog go. I can't understand why your vet didn't give you tips on what to look for. With kidney failure your dog will not urinate and that will be the first signs of complete kidney failure and it'll be time to go and have her /him put to sleep because it can be painful for the pom. Good Luck and my prayers are with you.
bri
2007-03-13 15:38:39 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋