You have to consider the quality of the dogs life. if she can't walk or stand without pain, then it might be time to say goodbye. I lost my Sadie the day before I was going to have her put to sleep. It's hard, but we owe our pets a good life, and a death with dignity when the time comes.

Amazing Grace answered on 12/23/12. Helpful? / 0

One of my dogs fell down the stairs a few years ago. She completely lost the use of her rear left leg. She was in a really bad way for about a month and with very little money, I was unable to pay for the treatment and scans needed to diagnose the problem exactly. The vet suggested that I would have to consider putting her to sleep if the situation did not improve. I refused to give up on her, nursed her and gave regular physio on the leg. I took her into the garden and held her when she needed the loo and I massaged the leg and did everything I could to eleviate pain for her using other methods like cold/hot towels, baths, stimulation and just plain old fuss and attention. After several weeks, one day while performing physio, I felt the most tiny of movements from the leg. Over the next few weeks she improved more and more, and now,5 years later, all you can see in her is a mild limp. She is happy and healthy. Never give up on them. They wouldnt give up on you. Good luck.

Member 1147194 answered on 12/29/12. Helpful? / 0