Living As All of Me

[NarcKiddo]

I think the anesthesia from her scan today is not worn off.

My younger dog had all manner of life saving interventions when he was a young dog but he was inpatient for that so I never saw the aftermath of the anaesthesia. But when both dogs were older they needed dentals and those were done under anaesthesia. The older one was ten at the time and he was pretty weird for about 24 hours. He looked like he was drunk, actually. I don't know if dogs feel nauseous from anaesthesia - I know I do and maybe they get that too.

The beginning of the end is a tough time to navigate. Everyone in my pug community was adamant that I would know when they'd had enough. I didn't believe them, but they were right. When you have a close and loving relationship with your dog, and are prepared to put their comfort before your own desire to keep them with you, then you will do right by them, I promise you. You may know this already - I'm not clear if you've had a dog between your childhood one and your current one. So forgive me if I'm banging on about stuff you already know.

I'm sorry you were triggered at PT and again at therapy. It stands to reason, given all the other stuff going on for you right now.

 

[Blueberry]

Narckiddo, thank you for the kind comment. I think we found a way forward. I know this is the beginning of the end, we will see how we can shape the ending into something decent for the dog.

Sending good thoughts for you and your dog. I love that you sat on the sand with her at the beach just sniffing since she couldn't run.

I imagine you will know and feel what is right for her and when, even if you're heart-broken. I always was.