Our Cassie Dog

[boomersooner]

Our Cassie is 3 months shy of 15 years old. This weekend, she hasn't been able to get up, and when we get her up, she walks several steps and usually falls....I'm going to talk to the vet tomorrow, but I'm afraid the time has come to say goodbye...Questions for those who have been through this with an old dog.....I don't know if she is in pain or not...but she does cry out if we touch her around her neck or side, about half the time..If she were in constant pain, would she cry out more?..also, all four of her paws are ice cold....Is this a sign she is dying, no circulation? Thank you for your answers.....

[Cinder & Smoke]

Hi God ~

We gotz sum trubbel down here onna ole Durt Ball ...
Spotty Dawg Cassie is havin a problem gettin allua Pawz to werk rite.

Kan You run down an take a look wiffa White Coat an let Mom know what ta do?

We'll round up a buncha PT Purrayers and send 'em along;
Maybe You kuld warp sum {{{God'sHugs}}} around Cassie's Mom.

Thanks, God!
/s/ the Prayer Pups

[Alysser]

I just wanted to say how sorry I am for you. I know what it's like to loose a beloved dog. You joined the month Sassy died so I'm not sure if you know my story but anyways Sas was 10 years old, she was pretty old considered a senior. We had tried everything for her arthritis but it just took its toll on her. She couldn't even get up anymore and she limped with every step that she MANAGED to take.

Anyway, I really don't know about the circulation thing and I hate to say it but it might be her time. I hope to god that your vet can give you some options on what to do with Cassie. Only you will know when it's time in the long run..

((hugs))

[pomtzu]

I'm so sorry to read about Cassie's problem. I don't claim to know much about animal health, but the cold paws does sound like a circulation problem. Sorry I can't offer more help. Prayers for you and Cassie both. I will light a candle for her.

[cassiesmom]

Prayers for you and Cassie both. I will light a candle for her.

same for me (((HUGS)))

[boomersooner]

Thank you for all of your prayers....she just looks at me with those soulful eyes....she hasn't even tried to get up today.....she just shakes.....I'm not going to put her through anything that will hurt her....or prolong her suffering...I just know that God is good, and He will let us know when He wants Cassie back.....be it tomorrow or later.....

[MonicanHonda]

Oh no miss Cassie. Sounds exactly like what I"m going through with Honda. She can hardly get up and when she stands she only stands on one leg. I'm going to talk to the vet on Monday to see what we should do. Luckily your Cassie has lived a longer life than my Honda. And I'm sure her life has been great. You don't want her to be in pain, so I think she would tell you when her time to go is. Poor old girl. I'm here for you if you want to talk.