Mikko is having a rough time ( God speed Mikko)

[colliehauler]

Mikko a Collie I adopted at 3.5 who will be 14 on 3-25-19. He has been having issues with his back legs for about two years. So far I been able to keep him mobile with medication. Today he can barely walk. I don't know if my younger Collie Cooper injured him or just natural progression. I will take him to the vet tomorrow to see if anything else can be done and give him a few days to see if it gets any better. On top of that I have to go in Thursday for a consultantion for gallbladder surgery.

I know the day is coming rapidly when I have to make the decision and it sucks.

[Scottiemom]

So sorry Dan. I had to let my girlie go 2 weeks ago. Just picked up her ashes so she is back home with us now. I always second guess and think I could have done more, but my girlie was both blind and deaf and had not enjoyed life for at least six months.

We love them so much and it hurts so bad to let them go.

Prayers for you and Mikko.

Dale

[Crowe]

My condolences. It's one of the hardest decisions we face in life. You showed your true love for Mikko by ensuring there was no more suffering.

[DOTLDaddy]

😞

[DownTheAvenue]

I am so sorry for your loosing Mikko.

[Deb_and_Ed_M]

There just are no words, other than an acknowledgement of the giant, dog-sized hole in the heart that they leave behind. Sending cyber-hugs your way
Deb

[RBak]

So very sorry, Dan. Sending hugs and prayers to you and your collie family.

Rita

[dturm]

So sorry, Dan.

[colliehauler]

God speed Mikko, your loyalty was unsurpassed.

[colliehauler]

Deb and Ed M wrote:
I know that "is it time yet?" feeling all too well (and those stoic dogs make it even harder). So sorry you are walking this tightrope ((((HUG))))

I will have the talk today at 3:00 with my vet. I know this has been coming for two years, doesn't make it any easier. My main concern is quality of life for Mikko. The last thing I want to put him through is pain and suffering for my benefit.
I will let people know after my vet visit at 3:00 today if I can see the keyboard.

[ScottG]

So sorry you and Mikko are going through this.

[Deb_and_Ed_M]

I know that "is it time yet?" feeling all too well (and those stoic dogs make it even harder). So sorry you are walking this tightrope ((((HUG))))

[nineoaks2004]

Hopefully the vet can give him some relief, I also hope your gal bladder op comes out fine.

[Bionic_Man]

We have a 14 1/2 year old Weim with he same weakness. She is on metacam and CBD oil. She also gets acupuncture about once a month.

It is very hard seeing them get old. Good luck.

[colliehauler]

Thanks for all the kind wishes, I've been feeling kind of low. I'll keep everyone informed what the vet says. This has been a on going issue for some time. The trouble is I don't know how much pain he is in, he is so stoic. I don't want to keep him around for selfish reasons nor do I want to end his life any sooner then needed.

ReneeG- My master bedroom is down stairs in the basement. I moved upstairs to a spare bedroom about 4 years ago for Lassie who had hip problems as well. After Lassie passed Mikko was having issues so I stayed upstairs. Cooper who I got after Lassie had passed has never been downstairs in the two years I've had him.

[Lwiddis]

Best wishes at the vet tomorrow.