Valerie or BR I need you. 2.

[valerie]

I'm so sorry to hear that. BR might have more experience as far as if

there's a drug regimen for him, but I would venture to guess that his

organs are failing, and his heart just isn't clearing the fluid out of his

lungs very well.



Sometimes steroids help with that, but sometimes the very best thing

and the most loving thing you can do is to let him go.



I would definitely ask your vet.



My thoughts are with you and dear Sam.



:yh_hugs

[BabyRider]

Hi Arnold. Sorry to hear about Sam. I'd imagine that your vet has given or suggested every type of drug to make him as comfortable as possible, but let's make sure: Rimadyl is a fantastic "old-dog" drug, used to manage pain from arthritis. It's great stuff but I have no idea if it's available across the pond. Have your vet check it out online if it's not. The steroids also can help, but obviously nothing will prevent the inevitable, I'm sorry to say.

Remember this: take three things that Sam loves to do. Whatever his 3 favorites are whether it's meals, a toy, a walk, seeing you or your wife, whatever they are. When he no longer apparently enjoys those 3 things, then it's time to let him go. You'll know.

Also remember that you have given a dog a wonderful life and the fact that he's been around 20 years attests to that. You must be wonderful "parents" to him. Give that big fuzzy collie a hug from me.

[BabyRider]

ArnoldLayne wrote: Even with cataracts you can tell by the way he looks at you that he seems happy
Of course you can. He's been your companion for 20 years, you should be able to read his expressions well enough by now! :yh_bigsmi



Ask your vet about the Rimadyl anyway, see what he says. I've seen very old, stiff, painful dogs regain 85% of their mobility and more from this stuff. It comes very highly reccommended.