Now that this is said and done, we really feel that it was the best decision for Kaizer. We went back to the vet because he was having more difficulty with walking and was having incontinence. The vet thought at that time that he probably didn't have a stroke due to the fact that it is progressively getting worse, but rather he has a spinal tumor that is probably cancer. Given his age, the life expectancy of boxers, and a small test that detected bladder stones and an infection there is little that should be done to diagnose or attempt to treat. We decided to try an antibiotic for the infection knowing that getting it down him was going to be next to impossible. He continues to get worse and was spending a lot of time in his bed. Therefore we decided that it was time. Unfortunately that fell at a really rough time for our family. A cousin of mine on my mom's side passed away almost 2 weeks ago at the age of 38. The day the kids and I got back from illinois and his services we got the word that my grandpa, my dad's dad, passed away. Kaizer started not doing well on Tuesday and we had him put down on Wednesday before we left for Illinois again for my grandpa's services.
While it has been a rough week, it was nice to spend some family time together with Kaizer. You could really see how much Ella and Cole loved him and what a great dog he was. He will be missed!!
3 comments:
we are so sorry about kaizer...it is amazing what apart of our families our dogs become! hugs for you all!
Oh Abby, I am so sorry. Boxers are just the best dogs ever... losing Tucker last summer, my heart goes out to you. They are your first babies!
So sorry agian! They are such great family members that are never forgotten!!
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