Another beloved pet passes away

teriwtt
Sat, 10 Jul 2010 15:10:44 +0000

toneranger - there are vets that do euthanasia in the home. About a month ago, our 15-year old miniature schnauzer developed vestibular syndrome. It was not a fun few days and although the condition itself is not fatal, the not eating/drinking was scary (we finally had to administer fluids under her skin for five days) and I thought this was going to be it. However, she has bounced back, but not 100%; more like 80%.

When all of this was going on, I began to do my research into vets who would come into the home. I work for a hospice agency and made up my mind a long time ago I’d do everything in my power not to take her to the vet’s office to have this done, if possible. I found someone who serves southeastern Wisconsin/northeastern Illinois. I also found out one of my friends used her last fall. But… you can plan and plan and plan, and things have a way of happening despite all your best efforts, so I will try not to be hard on myself if it doesn’t work out how I hope it will. My biggest concern right now is our two-week trip to Hawaii we’re planning next December. That would be the worst case scenario for me… if something happened while we were gone.

lje - our dog has always HATED the water. I can’t even imagine having memories of being in our pool with the dog, but always wish she’d been a water-loving dog.