Is it time for Wee dude Alfie???
Can't believe I am posting this. I always figured I would 'know' when it's time but am really struggling just now. Alfie has been diabetic for almost 7 years and never been regulated just managed as best I can. He has usually been ok as much as an unregulated diabetic can be but recently he has gone downhill. He still eats really well but completely refuses to walk and has started to frequently urinate while lying in his bed without moving so just pees all over himself then lies in it which is a major concern. No UTU or any indication that it's his bg causing any issue. Any time I try to take him out walking he point blank refuses as he appears too scared to move. I have recently changed jobs and he is so distressed at me leaving he is working himself into such a frenzy he is vomiting. I have tried to have him looked after by a very close friend and despite him liking her more than me he is just not coping.
I always thought I would make this decision based on him being in any pain but I figured that would b physical pain and not what I think is the emotional pain he is in just now. Really struggling to know if emotional pain felt by a dog is real or just in my head or if leaving Alfie so distressed everyday is just wrong?!?!
I think in my heart I know but scared if I go though with it I am going to regret it and never get over the 'what ifs'
I know at the end of the day it's a decision only I can make but would really like any input for everyone on making this decision?!?
Can't believe I am posting this. I always figured I would 'know' when it's time but am really struggling just now. Alfie has been diabetic for almost 7 years and never been regulated just managed as best I can. He has usually been ok as much as an unregulated diabetic can be but recently he has gone downhill. He still eats really well but completely refuses to walk and has started to frequently urinate while lying in his bed without moving so just pees all over himself then lies in it which is a major concern. No UTU or any indication that it's his bg causing any issue. Any time I try to take him out walking he point blank refuses as he appears too scared to move. I have recently changed jobs and he is so distressed at me leaving he is working himself into such a frenzy he is vomiting. I have tried to have him looked after by a very close friend and despite him liking her more than me he is just not coping.
I always thought I would make this decision based on him being in any pain but I figured that would b physical pain and not what I think is the emotional pain he is in just now. Really struggling to know if emotional pain felt by a dog is real or just in my head or if leaving Alfie so distressed everyday is just wrong?!?!
I think in my heart I know but scared if I go though with it I am going to regret it and never get over the 'what ifs'
I know at the end of the day it's a decision only I can make but would really like any input for everyone on making this decision?!?
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