I know this isn’t specific to the female experience but my 11 year old dog is sick with cancer, most likely. He’s been picky with food the last month or so and we’ve been to the vet about it, but the cancer wasn’t found until a few days ago.
I’m heartbroken and worry that I’ve let him down by not noticing quickly enough to be able to do something about it. At this point, he’s barely eating and I know that we’re going to have to make a decision soon, after speaking with a specialist this week.
How do I get through this? He was my first adult pet and I owe him so much of my happiness.
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Oh babe, the first one is always so hard. It’s been almost 8 years since cancer took my heart dog, and I still get teary-eyed over her sometimes.
Spoil him rotten these next few weeks. Cook him chicken and rice. Take him to McDonald’s and get him a happy meal. Starbucks for pup cups. If he can still walk, dogs love sniffing.. let him just walk around smelling things, or take him to a park and just let him lie in the sunshine. ❤️ When walking gets to be too much, bring flowers or grass inside for him to sniff. Rub his ears, give him head massages.
He knows his worth in your life. You’ve been so good to him, and being there for him in his last days will mean so much to him.
Don’t be afraid to let him go when his time comes. I could tell my girl wasn’t feeling well, so I slept on the living room floor with her, her final night. She got up at 3 am and couldn’t stand, so I rushed her to the vet. They tapped her lungs, which were full of blood. She told me it was time, and I held her on the way out.
Let yourself take 3 days off from work when it happens. They’re not “just” dogs, and going to work the same day will be like clocking in after a parent has died… if you need to keep your mind busy, go to a museum or something i stead of punching in
So sorry you’re going through this. ❤️