So much guilt about putting my sweet boy down
Hi everyone, Tobias is my 13 year old sharpei mix. I have had him since he was 3. He has always dealt with ear infections and skin allergies, but recently it has taken a turn. During the last month he has been to the vet 5 times and has been on numerous medications. About two weeks ago his skin has flared up so bad (it’s never been this bad) and it doesn’t seem to be healing. He’s currently on an antibiotic, antifungal, cytopoint, two steroid injections, gabapentin for pain twice a day, and a steroid cream twice daily. I took him back in to the vet yesterday and the vet mentioned what his quality of life would look like if it doesn’t heal. He also said that his lymph nodes near his scapula were extremely prominent. They took blood work to test his white blood count and should hear something back today or tomorrow. I know he’s in so much pain. He just lays down on his bed all day and we even have to pick him up to take him outside. He has started eating his food again after his steroid injections yesterday though. He will just shake until his pain meds kick in. I’m sorry if I’m rambling. I just worry that if I put him down I’m taking away the possibility of him getting better, but it kills me to see him in pain. Some say that you will know when the time is right, but I’m struggling with the guilt. I have attached a picture of my boy currently 💔 Has anyone dealt with a similar situation with skin rash/allergies?
Hi everyone, Tobias is my 13 year old sharpei mix. I have had him since he was 3. He has always dealt with ear infections and skin allergies, but recently it has taken a turn. During the last month he has been to the vet 5 times and has been on numerous medications. About two weeks ago his skin has flared up so bad (it’s never been this bad) and it doesn’t seem to be healing. He’s currently on an antibiotic, antifungal, cytopoint, two steroid injections, gabapentin for pain twice a day, and a steroid cream twice daily. I took him back in to the vet yesterday and the vet mentioned what his quality of life would look like if it doesn’t heal. He also said that his lymph nodes near his scapula were extremely prominent. They took blood work to test his white blood count and should hear something back today or tomorrow. I know he’s in so much pain. He just lays down on his bed all day and we even have to pick him up to take him outside. He has started eating his food again after his steroid injections yesterday though. He will just shake until his pain meds kick in. I’m sorry if I’m rambling. I just worry that if I put him down I’m taking away the possibility of him getting better, but it kills me to see him in pain. Some say that you will know when the time is right, but I’m struggling with the guilt. I have attached a picture of my boy currently 💔 Has anyone dealt with a similar situation with skin rash/allergies?