My family’s sweet 16 year old Aussie is declining. He tore his right ccl in 2024 and with the formed scar tissue has managed, as he was of course too old for surgery.
Unfortunately his left ccl tore in the last 24 hours and it’s been harrowing. The emergency vet suggested harnesses and wheelchairs and I am willing to try anything, but I also know he deserves better than a remaining life of pain and suffering.
We will check in with his regular vet Monday but I’m really struggling mentally. I usually help with him a lot, carrying him outside to use the bathroom because of his bad leg but now that he is collapsing I feel myself anxious to assist him as watching him struggle is painful. I feel guilty for expecting the rest of my family to pick up this slack while I’ve been sobbing over what I know could be coming.
Any advice from anyone who is dealing with or has dealt with this? I had to fill my rescue anxiety meds to cope and I feel pathetic and weak for not being stronger for him.
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