Our Cassie Dog

**pomtzu** · 03-22-2009, 04:40 PM

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** · 03-22-2009, 05:31 PM

Originally Posted by pomtzu

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

same for me (((HUGS)))

**boomersooner** · 03-22-2009, 05:42 PM

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** · 03-22-2009, 05:50 PM

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.

**Casper** · 03-22-2009, 07:19 PM

I am sorry to hear Cassie is having some problems.
Has she been interested in eating any lately?

I do not mean to scare you, but I know you are looking for honest opinions. I just wanted to throw in that the week prior to my Frisk making that final trip to the RB he was wobby and would often fall after taking a few steps. I had noticed his paws were colder than normal but did not pay much thought to it back then. I did not know if it was because of his sudden onset of diabetes or something else...

((((Hugs))) and prayers going out to Cassie and all of her humans.

You will all be in my thoughts.

**Taz_Zoee** · 03-22-2009, 07:51 PM

I am so sorry to hear about your sweet Cassie. If it is time for her to go (and I really hope it's not) you will know and will do what's right for her.

HUGS to you, Cassie and Boomer.

**aTailOf2Kitties** · 03-22-2009, 08:18 PM

I went through a lot with my 15 year old Elkhound mix before leading her across the bridge. She was on joint medicine for her old bones. PPA for incontinance, and a host of other meds. Finally got her body back working, but then her mind went senile. Anipryl did the trick for a few years but then her body started failing again. I knew it was time to let her go when I came home from work and she was laying in the exact same spot she was in when I left, and had soiled herself. I carried her down the stairs and outside like I had been doing for ages, and sat her down in the grass. She just slumped to the ground and said "I can't do it anymore" with her age-clouded eyes and soiled herself again. She wasn't in pain, but her body was clearly worn out. I knew what I had to do. That was 5 years ago and I still miss her every day.

Your Cassie is asking for your help, and a heart-to-heart between your family, Cassie and your veterinarian will help you make the right decision. If you do decide to lead her across the bridge, just rely on memories of the good times you have had together to get you through. If that fails you have your friends here at PT if you need a shoulder to lean (or cry) on.

Prayers coming for your Cassie!