Struggling, When is the right time Options

[Sillybeans]

My sweet 18 year old baby has CRF. I thought we had it under control with the sub q fluids and the special food, but I'm watching her go down each day. She is still moving about and drinking and using the bathroom, but she refuses to eat anything offered. Her weight has gone from 11 to 5 lbs and she vomits several times a day. I can't tell if she is in pain. I don't want her to suffer. I want to fix what's wrong but I don't know how. She has medication for appetite but will throw it up right after getting it. It's hard for me to seperate and judge her quality of life. I'm not ready to give up and let her go, but I never NEVER want her to suffer. How do I know? When is it time?

[Earl A.]

My sweet 18 year old baby has CRF. I thought we had it under control with the sub q fluids and the special food, but I'm watching her go down each day. She is still moving about and drinking and using the bathroom, but she refuses to eat anything offered. Her weight has gone from 11 to 5 lbs and she vomits several times a day. I can't tell if she is in pain. I don't want her to suffer. I want to fix what's wrong but I don't know how. She has medication for appetite but will throw it up right after getting it. It's hard for me to seperate and judge her quality of life. I'm not ready to give up and let her go, but I never NEVER want her to suffer. How do I know? When is it time?

Dear Sillybeans, I had to reply to you, for I directly feel your pain as well as your girl. Moon_Beam's words to you are genuine. If you have been giving the special kidney foods and IV's, and now she is anorexic, vomiting, etc., your Vet will probably confirm that she is now in the end-stage(Stage 4). Just let your Vet lead the way.