Is it time to PTS...?

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S-J — Wed, 05 May 2010 22:00:27 GMT

i had to make the same decision last year, its not one iv made before and i hope not again. though i felt relieved afterwards it still hurts now so lots of hugs

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claire Speight — Wed, 05 May 2010 18:52:40 GMT

Thank you everyone....I know that I did the right thing for him but giving him that final injection was the hardest thing I have ever done (but didn't want anyone else to do it)...Least I know he went peacefully and is now free from pain

Claire

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Rachel Jayne — Sun, 02 May 2010 22:07:14 GMT

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loopylou711 — Sun, 02 May 2010 16:57:27 GMT

Aw hugs for you!

R.I.P Edgar

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Vicky RVN — Sun, 02 May 2010 16:56:26 GMT

thinking of you x

RIP Edgar x

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S-J — Sun, 02 May 2010 16:51:59 GMT

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Nicola Smith — Sun, 02 May 2010 15:09:06 GMT

Sorry for your loss, after losing my bunny earlier this year I know how you are feeling. The main thing is that you put his welfare first, and knew you had done the best for him.

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Kim Buckley — Sun, 02 May 2010 14:03:10 GMT

Hope you feel you made the right decision and can remember the good times.

Love the name Edgar!

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claire Speight — Sun, 02 May 2010 13:36:56 GMT

Edgar was pts today :-(

Claire x

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Heather Barlow — Sat, 01 May 2010 10:36:20 GMT

Ask yourself what is his real QOL and does he have real freedom and ability to express the 5 freedoms which are his legal and moral right. As mummy you do have the last most responsible parental duty to ensure he dies as he lived, with respect and dignity. If he cannot live the 5 freedoms then in your heart you will know it is time to say goodbye. There is also the option to realise you will not be alone in your grief, remember the Blue Cross PBSS, family and friends at this terrible time.

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claire Speight — Sat, 01 May 2010 08:52:09 GMT

Thank you for all of your replies.....I think I have decided that it is time now but just haven't got around to taking him into work with me.....he's had a very good life but I shall miss him immensley.....

Claire

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Rachel Jayne — Fri, 30 Apr 2010 23:17:25 GMT

I had near enough exactly the same thing happen with my bun Sherbet a few years ago.

She was 7, had spondylitis/arthritis. She lost all the muscle mass from her hind legs & around her rump, would occasionally fall over, she got urine scalded & sticky bum quite often. We had her on metacam for a while, but I hadn't been in practice that long by then, or learnt as much about rabbit medicine as I know now, so I still kick myself for not having done more for her...

At the time one of the vets I was working with, was qualified in accupuncture, so she used to have weekly sessions that helped a bit, but she never completely regained proper use of her hind legs, she couldn't hop anymore, she would place each foot seperately.

She was still eating & drinking normally & to look at her face on you wouldn't think there was anything wrong with her, until you looked round & saw her back & legs.
She'd survived uterine adenocarcinoma 18 months previously too & was so bright, it was such a heartbreaking decision, but I eventually decided that maybe I was just keeping her going for me....

She was the first pet I'd ever had put to sleep & to be honest thinking about it was the worst part, once it had happened, yes, I was devastated, but it did feel like a weight had been lifted from me, as I'd been so worried about her for so long.

Sorry for rambling on, I just thought I'd share my story as it was so similar.

Here she is looking particularly grumpy at having her photo taken!

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fairydaze — Tue, 20 Apr 2010 20:04:06 GMT

i agree with the others and can totally feel where your coming from but the descision has to be when by giant bunny was unable to walk that is when i made my descision as i did not want to remember my big strong rabbit in that way

at the end of the day honey the choice has to be yours but sounds like your nearly their hugs for whatever you decide x

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Vicky RVN — Sun, 18 Apr 2010 19:05:29 GMT

I agree with the others. I understand it is a hugely difficult decision to make, but does sound like the time is coming near, and sounds like you feel that too. Only you will know when the time is right. You know where we are x

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Anonymous — Sun, 18 Apr 2010 15:42:29 GMT

The fact that you are thinking about it and asking for someone to basically agree with you would make me think you are ready to say goodbye. It's obvious you love him very much and do not want him to suffer this summer. Personally if it were me I would say goodbye. I will happily support your decision. Sometimes it's just nice to have someone be supportive. I don't think you would be discussing it though if it wasn't really what you thought was best. I think you know. :)

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Kim Buckley — Sun, 18 Apr 2010 15:39:28 GMT

I know it's a really tough decision and only one you can make so don't rush into it if you don't feel ready. However by writing this post, it says to me that you are nearing the time when maybe pts is the option you should be considering soon.

I know with my animals I've always done it before they've got to the stage where they are in a state I wouldn't want to remember them in. Does that make sense? For example I've got a dog who is nearly 14 years old and is happy and (touch wood) healthy. However if she became ill and was in a state that would upset me then I wouldn't hesitate to put her to sleep as I wouldn't want to remember her that way.

At the end of the day it is completely up to you and you will know when the time is right and when that time does come you can comfort yourself with the fact that he had a good long and happy life.