katiegirl18
New Member
Hi, I am new here and I really need some advice with our doxie. He is 10 years old and a little red mini. My hus and I have been married for 2 years and this dog has been a real contention for us.
We both had doxies when we met. He got his dog when he was 8 weeks old and I got mine from a rescue when he was 3.
So my husband and I met, both dogs got along.
Last year, his dog's back went out and it was over $5000 for surgery and procedures and vet visits and medication. It was months and months of rehab that my daughter and I did with him and he walked again after about 6 months, regained bowel control, etc. I am condensing it, but it was A LOT of work.
Now, after 2 weeks of him peeing and pooping on the floor again, after a $500 vet bill, the vet says he is now diabetic. It will cost approx. $150 a month for medication. I am so fed up it's not even funny.
I am not attached to the dog but my husband obviously is...He also has some respiratory probs. I feel like we can no long afford this dog nor do I have time to deal with him, but my hus does not want to put him down or rehome him. he works 12 hours a day and I am the one taking care of this dog.
I have 4 children from 2-16 and a disabled child who requires 100% care. And I am drained. He has bitten my 12 year old son, me, my 14 year old daughter and attempted to bite the baby. He growls whenever we get near my husband if he's around. He doesn't play and is truly not an enjoyable dog.
On the other hand, I have a 15 year old doxie that is still super spry and the best kid friendly, family friendly dog we could ever have. I have had him for 12 years and he's an awesome dog.
Any advice on this? How to talk to my husband, anything else that can be done for this dog, any ideas...?
We both had doxies when we met. He got his dog when he was 8 weeks old and I got mine from a rescue when he was 3.
So my husband and I met, both dogs got along.
Last year, his dog's back went out and it was over $5000 for surgery and procedures and vet visits and medication. It was months and months of rehab that my daughter and I did with him and he walked again after about 6 months, regained bowel control, etc. I am condensing it, but it was A LOT of work.
Now, after 2 weeks of him peeing and pooping on the floor again, after a $500 vet bill, the vet says he is now diabetic. It will cost approx. $150 a month for medication. I am so fed up it's not even funny.
I am not attached to the dog but my husband obviously is...He also has some respiratory probs. I feel like we can no long afford this dog nor do I have time to deal with him, but my hus does not want to put him down or rehome him. he works 12 hours a day and I am the one taking care of this dog.
I have 4 children from 2-16 and a disabled child who requires 100% care. And I am drained. He has bitten my 12 year old son, me, my 14 year old daughter and attempted to bite the baby. He growls whenever we get near my husband if he's around. He doesn't play and is truly not an enjoyable dog.
On the other hand, I have a 15 year old doxie that is still super spry and the best kid friendly, family friendly dog we could ever have. I have had him for 12 years and he's an awesome dog.
Any advice on this? How to talk to my husband, anything else that can be done for this dog, any ideas...?