Pip/end

07:10 Webmail to SPAH

(from Woozle, on Sandy's behalf)

Pip's condition has been worsening for some weeks; he took a more abrupt turn for the worse two nights ago and we're now pretty sure he's at death's door. His breathing is labored, and he was bleeding from the mouth a bit last night. This seems to have stopped this morning, and he has remained awake and moving throughout (he has continued to drink from his usual water fountain, though he has stopped eating; he also joined us on the couch last night to watch TV, as he usually does).

At this point we're not sure how to proceed. The earliest we could make a regular appointment for him would be next week. We cannot afford any heroic measures, and don't know whether it would be best to bring him in for euthanasia or to let him die naturally. We can only think that he must be suffering to some degree.

We would appreciate any advice you might have to offer. If we were to euthanize, is that a service you offer? Would we just bring him in, or do we need an appointment.

(We sent an email about this to Dr. Doyle Thursday morning, but got no reply.)

Thank you.
Woozle & Sandy