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Thank you for sharing, I’ve read through it am I’m glad your Grumpy recovered.Oh dear. Was euthanasia and surgery the only options provided? What about continuing the antibiotic and recheck labs when it’s done? Is waiting to see if that makes a difference going to make things worse?
I know that Nachito’s situation is very different but I can’t help but be reminded of what I went thru a couple of years ago with my sweet Grumpy. Her white count was thru the roof, she was extremely anemic and dehydrated. It may have been the start of her cancer or something else. Never found the cause. Anyhow, a round of antibiotics ‘fixed’ her crappy lab values. Here is her story. https://www.chameleonforums.com/threads/sweet-grumpy.186732/
I don’t believe any of us can tell you what the right decision is. Whatever you decide is the one which is right for you both. I’m only wanting to give you questions to consider and ask your vet. You’ve always had all of my support and always will.
I wish there was a hug/care emoji here. I know you're taking into account everything you can and will make a decision. THat decision WILL be the correct one - there are so many unknowns that you can't know the future, and you can only choose based on what information you have, what guidance you can find, and what you think is best. Whatever your choice, and whatever the outcome, KNOW that you're doing everything you can, for Nachito's benefit. I'm so glad she has you!Thank you for sharing, I’ve read through it am I’m glad your Grumpy recovered.
Right now we are trying to figure out the most humane way to go. i realist when I say euthanasia I didn’t really explain it correctly, I mean that we kind of put her on hospice care until she let us know that it’s time for her to go.
I’ve been talking with friends, family and you guys to try and figure out the best course of action. Our current concern is that there is just so much going on, a risky surgery to begin with coupled with infection, low blood count, dehydration, healing legs, etc, would it really be humane for her to go through all that if she survives the surgery at all?
There’s so many what ifs, I’ll plan on taking to my teacher who has vet experience and get her take on it as well.
After talking with multiple people and getting different opinions, I’ve decided and confirmed with my vet office that we will not be doing the surgery.
@Sonny13 said it very well “Therewith I do understand becoming at one point were we need to say to ourselves where does it end and who are we doing a favor.”
At this rate Nachitos just been through so much and I just don’t think she’s would be able to make it through surgery and all these issues.
I want to thank you all for helping my journey with her and I’m sad that it has to end this way but I just don’t want her to suffer anymore.
We are going to give her some hospice care and just treat her like the queen she is until it’s ultimately time to let her pass over the rainbow bridge.
I’ve asked the doctor about how long she’s think Nachito will live for with without treatment and she will get back to me on it later.
Your support and this community has done so much for us and I can’t thank you enough for helping both of us. These two years together have been amazing.
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You’re such a brave girl and thoughts are all day with you, lots of watery eye moments. I think Nachito has become special for many of us and I never expected this outcome. However, I’m kind of happy for the decision you made (I’ll come back to you why I’m saying this). We’re always here for you and for me, you and Nachito have become legendsAfter talking with multiple people and getting different opinions, I’ve decided and confirmed with my vet office that we will not be doing the surgery.
@Sonny13 said it very well “Therewith I do understand becoming at one point were we need to say to ourselves where does it end and who are we doing a favor.”
At this rate Nachitos just been through so much and I just don’t think she’s would be able to make it through surgery and all these issues.
I want to thank you all for helping my journey with her and I’m sad that it has to end this way but I just don’t want her to suffer anymore.
We are going to give her some hospice care and just treat her like the queen she is until it’s ultimately time to let her pass over the rainbow bridge.
I’ve asked the doctor about how long she’s think Nachito will live for with without treatment and she will get back to me on it later.
Your support and this community has done so much for us and I can’t thank you enough for helping both of us. These two years together have been amazing.
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