I just put my beloved Cookie (dog) of 10 years to sleep Saturday. She just became ill 5 days prior with sudden lethargy, vomiting, drooling and inability to move. Vet ran tests, did x rays, all inconclusive. She came home with me that first day after getting some treatment and was sent home with medications but ended up taking her back 2 days later. She was admitted, put on IV's, etc. more tests and by day 5 she hadn't improved only worsened. I could tell by the look on her face that she was ready to go. She looked at me with those eyes that told me to just let her go...and I did. Day 3, 4, and 5 was almost solid sobbing for me. It just came on so sudden-she was healthy and active up to that time. My Vet told me that he didn't know what was wrong and offered a referral to a more high tech diagnostic facility where she would be for 3 days and going thru testing, procedues, etc. but he didn't really think it would be the way to go. I especially didn't want to put her thru that additional stress. His professional advice was euthanasia although he left it up to me. I just can't get closure to this and I guess it is because of the suddeness and the not knowing what made her so sick. I've been through several, many deaths of very dear loved ones in the past 8 years: My Mom, Dad, Brother, 3 dogs, (and one dog exactly one year to the day, of Cookie's death), but I just can't seem to get a handle on this one due to the circumstances. I don't know what to do, I'm lost without my Cookie. She was extra special. Please help me. Thanks, Cindi
