Wetherill
New Born Pup
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My Lionel is 6. He was diagnosed with a hyperactive thyroid last year, and has declined since then. He is around 600 grams and on medication in a high dosage—my vet recommended surgery as the only other alternative, but as he is old and would have a 50% chance of survival, I declined. Recently, he has developed respiratory issues in the form of discharge from the eyes and nose. He has been through three rounds of antibiotics (currently on a fourth), with no change. His brother has not contracted any issues like this while living with him. Blood results normal (besides obvious thyroid.)
My dilemma is euthanasia. I feel, now, it’d be a good choice, since he is extremely thin and with constant crusty/leaky eyes and sneezing. I clean him with a q tip daily and with a shallow paw/tummy sink bath twice per week because he is having trouble cleaning himself.
I have the appointment set for two days from now. However, I am slightly questioning. Although Lionel looks awful (even while being the cutest boy of all), he is still with a great appetite, and still has energy. No visible weakness. He is acting completely fine, despite a little more napping. My vet advised me that he is not in pain.
If he is very sick yet having no behavioral changes/pain, should I hold off? I will ask my vet before the appointment, of course, but has anyone else been in this position? I don’t want to be cruel to him, and I don’t know what decision would be more so right now. Just looking for a few outside opinions, if anyone has time. Thanks!
My dilemma is euthanasia. I feel, now, it’d be a good choice, since he is extremely thin and with constant crusty/leaky eyes and sneezing. I clean him with a q tip daily and with a shallow paw/tummy sink bath twice per week because he is having trouble cleaning himself.
I have the appointment set for two days from now. However, I am slightly questioning. Although Lionel looks awful (even while being the cutest boy of all), he is still with a great appetite, and still has energy. No visible weakness. He is acting completely fine, despite a little more napping. My vet advised me that he is not in pain.
If he is very sick yet having no behavioral changes/pain, should I hold off? I will ask my vet before the appointment, of course, but has anyone else been in this position? I don’t want to be cruel to him, and I don’t know what decision would be more so right now. Just looking for a few outside opinions, if anyone has time. Thanks!