I have no luck keeping the diaper on him- he just is not happy with it on and I think it may cause his lil tail to rub up against his prolapse :-( and it hurts... Everytime he comes in from outside I wipe his bum and put him in the kennel for a wee bit- door is open- but we do kennel him at night and when we go out- door shut. Our ferret has appt on monday for shots so will be talking to the vet then about him. I have booked an appt to be pts on saturday but also said when I bring him in I want her to look him over b4 this decision is even made, I trust what she says and I want to no what she would do if he was hers- she has kept a finch cause the petstore wanted to pts and she figured worth saving- true animal lover thats why I trust her so much. His lil bum is very red which it always has been and it does bleed- always blood and poo when I dab it after he does his business. Rather then that he is a very happy lil boy- hard to believe we have had him for 7 1/2yrs... I am having trouble with this decision and em hoping this doesn't have to be it- he was born with a malformed sphincter muscle the reason why the purse string did not work :-( I was told the surgery can end up being worse and can end up with many infections and was advised against it cause it usually does not work and he would be in alot more pain....

Sorry for bringing this up again- but Iam so stressed over all of this and look at him and think does he no that this is what we are thinking? I ask myself is he in pain- which I no his bum is obviosuly very sore, and am I keeping him for me or for him- but he does play/eat/happy all the time you wouldn't even no it (which makes this even harder to even consider) except for his bum and he tends to leave poo- not nice to step in and u can't have that around ur house just not sanitary... this lil man has my heart just like all my animals do but this is so hard- and I keep wondering am I making the right descision- hubby leaves it up to me- thats why I will leave it up to my vet cause I no she will put whats best for him first....

Stressing, upset and very sad :-( thankyou for listening I just needed to get this out again :-( Deep breath

((((hugs))))

Most times the kindest things we can do, are the hardest. 

My thoughts are with you. 

So sorry that  Dozer is not getting any better, you obviously have a good vet that you can trust and I am sure together you will make the right decision for him. I am sure he just knows you are thinking to do the best for him whatever decision you make.
I feel for you I have had to make similar decisons on too many occasions and probably will have to again, its horrid but at least we can help our furrie friends.
all the best

I think you have to let him go :-(  I don't believe his life can be a happy one with such constant discomfort.  I don't suppose it makes it any easier but the decision you are having to make is very definately for him and not for you as I am sure you will miss him very much.

My thoughts are with you at this difficult time xxxx

Dollface,

You have to remember that dogs do not show pain and discomfort like people do.  My beloved Moxe was "fine" until two weeks before her death - yet her body was riddled with cancer.   Animals are programmed to act as normal even when they are suffering; otherwise they become easy prey.

The only thing I have ever regretted is not putting a dog to sleep soon enough; I have guilts about causing them needless suffering when there was no hope of recovery. 

Big hug to you!   It is a hard, hard decision in any circumstance.

This one kind act is the last chance we get to prove our love.  And it is far, far kinder to do this a week too early, than a week too late.  Be strong.  {{{{  HUGS  }}}}

Do you think he has been in alot of pain then cause he has had this prolapse all his life? Now I do feel really bad for not pts when he was weee lil... I will be talking to my vet today at 5:30 so I def no we still have till sat morning with him. Have to bath him today and wash out kennel- has the poo's from some cat food :-( Atleast we got 7 1/2yrs- its hard but even makes it harder cause of my kids thinking I am being mean and cruel that I am just ending his life. Will let you no what my vet says- she may not say to much till she actually see's him on sat which I will understand. I am gonna ask if it has to be I would like him to have a sedative first because I do not want him traumatized, cause I no I will have to hold him cause he will not let them do anything to him he will whine- he's a very vocal dog lol Even walking on a leash if you give him a corection he makes noises like he is talking back- or if he is not up front with the other dogs he will whine until he is- very vocal dog real character- he even prances around like he is tapping dancing with all 4 paws- very cute :-) These are def some of the things I will remember of him cause they always brought a smile to my face.

you have given him 7 and a half years of love and a chance lots of others wouldnt have. take consolation in the fact you have given him the best care he could have had and whatever the outcome is today that will also be the right and best decision.

((((((((((big hug)))))))))))))))
I am sure whatever you do will be done when you are ready.
Dont rush, take your time, and remember better a week too soon then a day late.
My thoughts are with you.
xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

So sorry to hear this Doll.
((Hugs for you all))
Thinking of you xx

"Do you think he has been in alot of pain then cause he has had this prolapse all his life?"

If for a moment you (or your vet) thought he had been in pain when he was a youngster you would not be at this stage now. Given the high potential for negative outcomes from surgery, I would not consider it a viable or even humane option either.  There is a big difference between pain and discomfort.  I suspect that in your heart you now believe that he is crossing that line and that is what is tearing you apart.  If you trust your vet, as you do, than the two of you can make the best decision for him.

I had Kitty (ferret) in for her shots yesterday and when she was done we discussed Dozer- he goes in on saturday and we will be deciding then.

Told her about poo being around the house she asked if it was a behaviour issue I said No because he is very good to ask to go out, its when he comes in and relaxes then poo is left where he was laying down, almost like it just slides out, kinda like he was not finished going and just doesn't no. I also told her we dab his bum when he comes in and now there is poo and blood and this has pretty much been going on since summer but has gotten worse leaving poo behind- his kennel would always have poo in it. I am sure his bum really hurts cause he does not like it when you dab it- the fur around his bum gets pretty messy prob due to some leakage. She also mentioned surgery but does not recomend it which I would not do cause she said you can end up with alot of problems. When we go in on saturday she wants to freeze his lil bum and have a feel around I guess- they don't pts animals if they feel they still have plenty of life left- which I totally understand- Iam sure he has alot left but its his lil bum which I don't think does and to be bleeding I don't feel is right as hard as this descision is I don't want to see him sore and I don't want to be stepping on poop in our house just not sanitary. My hubby said he winces when he has a poo, so it must hurt :-( I am sure it hurts more then just a discomfort cause that really cannot be that comfortable. I told her that he does not like anyone near his bum but I am allowed because well I am mom and he does let everyone dab his bum after being outside and when you dab it he winces :-( I hate this just wish he was very old and didn't play and act normal then this descision would be alot more easier :-( cause then he wouldn't look like he was still enjoying life cause he still plays and has fun....

I will let you no what happenes on saturday.

Oh bless you , what a terrible decision .

I'll keep my fingers tightly crossed that the vet can do something to help him and you will not have a decision to make that causes you such soul searching.

sorry to hear this dollface.

I no ruled out surgery which I totally understand- hubby says if she figures he is still fine then we will just keep dabbing his bum after he does his business and kennel him when we are not around- this way no poo around the house only in the kennel and in summer he will def be out doors alot more so he has more freedom- They love it outside in the summer- just if thats the case I hope his bum isn't to uncomfortbale thats my main concern right now...