General lee 979 Posted April 18, 2015 Report Share Posted April 18, 2015 Alright boys I'm after some advice my bulldog is ten next month and about two weeks ago his balls swelled up about 5 times normal size gave him some antibiotic they busted and went back to normal a few days later his back leg started to swell gave him some more antibiotic but no affect took him to vets they took some samples told me it was a tumour and I should have him pts but they just seemed interested in getting my money than the dog I brought him home to make my mind up he lost a lot of weight and was drinking a lot but his leg has started to go down and he seems to be coming back around to himself and I'm in two minds as to whether to have him pts or not what would you do Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DeerhoundLurcherMan 997 Posted April 18, 2015 Report Share Posted April 18, 2015 get a second opinion from another vet... 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dytkos 17,818 Posted April 18, 2015 Report Share Posted April 18, 2015 No great rush, see how he goes, you'll know when the time is right, as long as you use your head, not your heart. Cheers, D. 5 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Blackbriar 8,569 Posted April 18, 2015 Report Share Posted April 18, 2015 (edited) You know your dog better than any vet ever will, so it's solely down to you to make the right decision, I'm afraid. As has already been said, don't let your emotions or sentiments cloud your judgement. Best wishes, either way mate. Edited April 18, 2015 by Blackbriar 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cleanspade 3,324 Posted April 18, 2015 Report Share Posted April 18, 2015 i would of took the vets advice and pts. there and then. but its your call and you have to go with what you feel is right for your dog. not an easy choice either way . atb 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Seeker 3,048 Posted April 18, 2015 Report Share Posted April 18, 2015 Sounds like he's had a good life and we must be careful not to let our emotions come before the dogs suffering. Personally I would have taken the vets advice it's just prolonging the inevitable. Hope I'm wrong and good luck whatever you decide Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tb25 4,627 Posted April 18, 2015 Report Share Posted April 18, 2015 Had a few put to sleep over the years due to old age or cancer..horrid thing to watch ya mate die.one of our huskys was the worse as the vet was shire at doing his job right.. Eny sine of pain or discomfort.. Then its there time..never easy 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rabbit demon 302 Posted April 18, 2015 Report Share Posted April 18, 2015 whats been said already. Get a second opinion. you know your dog better than anyone. when you see him suffering its time to get him pts. Never nice but has to be done when time comes. theres good and bad vets. Some seem to not give a sh1t at all and are out just to make money. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
paulus 26 Posted April 18, 2015 Report Share Posted April 18, 2015 Prolonging suffering to appease your own sentiment is hard to swallow but just put the dog first, Quote Link to post Share on other sites
unlacedgecko 1,466 Posted April 18, 2015 Report Share Posted April 18, 2015 Prolonging suffering to appease your own sentiment is hard to swallow but just put the dog first, Agreed. PTS. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CraignTod 278 Posted April 18, 2015 Report Share Posted April 18, 2015 If the dogs not in pain and has some quality of life then there is no reason to pts, if he swells up again and is in discomfort then its best to let him go 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bosun11 537 Posted April 18, 2015 Report Share Posted April 18, 2015 Yep, i'd have just gone with the vet. No if's but's or maybe's... It don't sound like the vet is/was after your money, more like saving you a few bob long term... It's never easy but I agree with Paulus, the dog should always come first. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
fireman 10,977 Posted April 18, 2015 Report Share Posted April 18, 2015 i would of took the vets advice and pts. there and then. but its your call and you have to go with what you feel is right for your dog. not an easy choice either way . atb If i'd have done that with the last vet i took my lurcher to she'd be dead instead of a 100% fit,healthy and slightly handy lurcher asleep on my sofa..second opinion for sure and good luck with what ever way it goes GL Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gaz_1989 9,539 Posted April 18, 2015 Report Share Posted April 18, 2015 If the vet was just after your money he wouldn't of suggested PTS mate. He would of been suggesting treatments, scans, swabs, tests, tablets, you name it. As said above it's always a hard decision but don't let your emotion control your head. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mickey Finn 3,016 Posted April 19, 2015 Report Share Posted April 19, 2015 Alright boys I'm after some advice my bulldog is ten next month and about two weeks ago his balls swelled up about 5 times normal size gave him some antibiotic they busted and went back to normal a few days later his back leg started to swell gave him some more antibiotic but no affect took him to vets they took some samples told me it was a tumour and I should have him pts but they just seemed interested in getting my money than the dog I brought him home to make my mind up he lost a lot of weight and was drinking a lot but his leg has started to go down and he seems to be coming back around to himself and I'm in two minds as to whether to have him pts or not what would you do If you really have doubts, then get a second opinion. If you get the same advice then you've done all you can for him. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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