dog is going to be put down

[StevenM]

i went to the vet with my dog brandy and they say that she is going to be put down shes gonna be put down around mid august i feel so sad

[Goldenmom]

Can you tell us more about your dog? How old? What is the problem with your dog?

Heather

[Luba]

This is the dog that you were concerned about that was coughing? The one that your family wanted to 'wait' to take to see your 'aunt' as a vet in the states?

So now why being PTS? And why in August? I'm confused.

[chico2]

Oh no,why? Vet-bills too expensive for your dad?
I can imagine how sad you must be,but please tell us more...maybe there is a solution

[sammiec]

Originally Posted by stevem

hi my dog ocaasionaly coughs and even sneezes but rarely. She is a shi-tzue (im a horrible speller lol), she is 12 in human years but she shows no signs of being sick. I am worried if she might be ill or even worse, suffering. please help because my dad wants to bring her to a vet and im worried that the dog may have to be put down.

This is the dog that is being put down for a cough!??!? If your dog is 12 in HUMAN years - it's a year and a half in dog years?!?!? This cough does warrant a vet visit, but your "aunt" is your vet and she lives in the States? I am confused. Why would you go to the states for a cough? Can you tape record the cough and play if for her over the phone? If it really is your aunt I'm sure you can talk to her over the phone and maybe even for free!!!
This sounds VERY fishy!!!!

[glasslass]

A cough is not unusual in an elderly dog. Congestive heart failure is one possibility, but it can be treated. My previous dog lived to be 18 and was on meds for it. He had a good quality of life with it also. It could be something else. If your aunt is a vet, I would think she'd be on the phone asking you all kinds of questions and trying to help your dog and you. Vets become vets because they love animals and want to help them! And if money is a problem, I'm sure your aunt could help with the medications. I'm sure she doesn't pay full retail price for them. Something doesn't sound right to me here. Have you spoken personally to your aunt?