I think it might be Thunders time to go?

[buttercup132]

His bladder problem has gone down hill since I first posted about it.
He peed himself twice this morning and usually a couple times a day.
We let him outside constantly and he still pees himself.
A couple days ago my mom said he wouldn't look at her and the next morign he was in the bathroom and I walked in and he wagged his tail but he looked away and I was saying his name but he wouldn't look at me.
He's going to the vet this week so hopefully we will finally know what's wrong but I don't think it's fair for him to be living like this.
He easily drinks a bowl of water every few hours, we fill the bowl up and he drinks it all without stopping.
When I took pictures of them a couple weeks ago he just sat there, he rolled once but then went and sat down by the door wanting in. He usually wrestles with Rockee in the snow and she tried to get him to but he just walked away.

[Canis-Lupess]

Is he losing weight as well? Also, has he suffered any bloating round his abdomen? Check his breath too to see if it smells unusually nasty...like urine.

If so, kidney failure caused by old age might be the reason. Not what you wanted to hear really but excess thirst and urination is a symptom of that. Our Jess's sire died of Kidney failure...I won't forget the symptoms of that.

There are other possible causes mind. I'm sure you'll find out soon enough after your visit to the vets.

Sorry to hear he isn't well. Once they reach a certain age, you know something dreadful could happen at anytime and it isn't nice. Whatever happens, I hope he either gets better or goes without too much suffering. Good luck.

[trayi52]

Hope Thunder gets better. Sounds like he needs prayers and good thoughts, which I am supplying.

Willie

[Freedom]

Prayers for Thunder, {{hugs}} for you.

[Catlady711]

Sorry to hear things haven't been going well for Thunder.

I remember you posted right before Christmas that he was going to the vet's for wetting himself, but I don't recall that you posted an update? Or maybe I missed it?

Drinking that much water could be either kidneys or diabetes. What did the vet say when you had your appointment?

I hope things turn around for the better.

[buttercup132]

This is his appointment for after christmas, it took a while to get the money.
Yes he has lost a ton of weight, if you look back on my threads you can see pictures of him from a couple weeks ago. He has no muscle in his back legs and is thin. I havn't noticed bloating though.

[jennielynn1970]

Poor Thunder. I hope the vet can either suggest something to make his quality of life better, or help any suffering he may have, to end. He's lived a long life, you've given him love and attention, and showing him mercy in his old age and deteriorating health is the biggest thing you can do for him.

You, your family, and Thunder will be in my thoughts and prayers.

[buttercup132]

Poor Thunder. I hope the vet can either suggest something to make his quality of life better, or help any suffering he may have, to end. He's lived a long life, you've given him love and attention, and showing him mercy in his old age and deteriorating health is the biggest thing you can do for him.

She said with all the things she sees wrong with him she thinks it would be better to say good bye. I understand where she is coming from too, what is the point in doing all these test and putting him through that when he is so old. I don't want my dog to go through that and you can't even be sure it will help. He kept lying down in the vet cause he can't stand for long and she listened to his heart and had her hand on his heart and her hand was moving she said you shouldn't be able to see your hand being pushed by the heart especially when all he is doing is lying down (he was sprawled on the floor). He kept putting his head down and wouldn't stand up and it's not cause he was scared. Usually in the vet he is sniffing around smelling everyone, licking them etc, this time he was just lying there and he didn't even wag his tail when someone would go up to him. He's a very social happy dog with everyone and for him to just lie there is not like him at all.
She asked if it seemed "Thunder" was gone and if he just there and that's exactly how it is. He stays away from people and just lies around.
While he was there we also found in infection in his gums, I just so happened to look at his teeth and there was a hole in his gums with green in them and it was swollen and the vet said that he also has a little infection in there.

[kimlovescats]

I agree that it sounds like the true spirit of Thunder has already passed on. I am a strong advocate of not keeping a pet going on just to keep ourselves from having to deal with the loss. I know your family will make the best decision for Thunder as you are the ones who know him best!

[Canis-Lupess]

Aw, poor thing.

I had the same thing with Mist where they didn't know exactly what was wrong but he suspected a heart block problem. I didn't think it fair or worth it to put her through loads of tests so I had him put her to sleep there and then and it was horrific. I'd made my mind up about that the day before if it was something that couldn't easily be treated. The vet sounded like he didn't reckon it was worth doing tests either.

Anyway, that was a year ago and I'm welling up now just typing this so my sympathies with you and your family.

[Daisy and Delilah]

My thoughts and prayers are going out to all of you. I'm so sorry

[Muddy4paws]

So sorry to hear about Thunder. I do agree with you and your vet sometimes the kindest thing is to let them go.

[Lori Jordan]

This is devastating,It is the hardest decision to have to come too,but the kindest thing you can do for Thunder.

He will be at peace and back to his old self again.

I know there is nothing i can say to make you feel any better,Im so sorry that you are going to be loosing a beloved family pet.

My prayers go to you and Thunder.

[Lilith Cherry]

I'm so sorry about Thunder. I had to have my dog put to sleep last summer and I still miss him so badly everyday even though it was the right and humane thing to do... i know he will be waiting at the bridge for me though with a silly grin and a wagging tail. My prayers are with you both.

[pitc9]

In one post you mentioned that he didn't seem to be "there"
I know exactly what you mean.

When Toby (my/my parent's dog) had gotten sick this past June I went to visit her and she wouldn't even look at me. She'd look away no mater how you tried to get her attention.
I made the decision to send her to the bridge the next day.
That night my parent's couldn't even coax her into the house.
We knew she had lived a long life and was now tired and was ready for her trip to the bridge. She was no longer the happy girl she always used to be, and I knew it wasn't fair to her to let her go on like that.

The next morning we spoiled her rotten, we fed her treats and 1/2 a jar of peanut butter.
I made the appointment for the vet to come to the house, and as soon as he pulled in the driveway she walked for the first time that day, and laid under her favorite pine tree... and that's where she ended her life on earth and started her new life at the bridge.

Her message to me was crystal clear that she was ready.
I think Thunder's message is clear as well.
{{{{HUGS}}}} to you.
And {{{HUGS}}} and special treats to Thunder.
I know you'll make his last few days on earth very, very special and he will be grateful for it.