hi irma
sorry for the delay ,i have just seen your posts.
i am so glad your illness is nothing serious,i hope you feel better soon.
my 13yr old cat oliver(olly)died in oct 07.
he had been ill all last summer with bladder/kidney faliure,he had 3major opps and nearly did not make it twice but he was a fighter,i had to give him 24hr care.
sadly after his last opp he developed scar tissue that blocked his bladder/kidneys off completely,i had to take him every day to the vets so they could express his bladder from a caffiter he had fitted.
i had to make the decision to have him put to sleep,it broke my heart as i know he knew and he wanted me to cuddle and love him.
the best thing i did was to have him privately cremated at a pet crematorium,i have his ashes at home in a beautifull wooden casket.
he was my baby and i miss him so much.
some people probably don't understand and think they are just animals.
but when you have loved,cared for them for years they are a part of the family.
i really hope your dog gets better.
my thoughts and prayers are with you.
caroline