should i put my gecko down?? help

[icegem82]

i have a very old male gecko, as far as i can tell he is blind, wiv no teeth, he really stuggles with his shed and it takes me a long time to get any food down him, he is losing weight very fast and is just all bones,
he doesnt come out and is just wasting away, i feel bad but i dont no what else to do, his female died afew years ago so he is on his own now.
please help
gem

 

[kimmie]

Honestly, I would. He's lived a good life so let him go with some dignity and go peacefully. It doesn't sound like he's got a good quality of life going on with being blind and no teeth! Why let him suffer any longer?

 

[icegem82]

thats what i thought, he still drinks his water, but i dont no what to get him to eat, he cant see his food,


thanks for your thoughts on this, it helps.

 

[kimmie]

thats what i thought, he still drinks his water, but i dont no what to get him to eat, he cant see his food,


thanks for your thoughts on this, it helps.

It's never easy having to put down a beloved critter but we have to think of how they are doing/feeling over how we feel about them. Just remember you gave him the greatest gift of love and a great life and he'll forever remember that I'm sure!

 

[icegem82]

thank you. well i called the vet, am free to take him anytime,

i think thats the best for him, its hard because i look at him now after i helped with his shed, hes drinkin his water and gone back to bed. lol ive had him for 4years and my friend had him for around 2/ 3 years b4 me,

xxx

 

[kimmie]

Prayers for strength! As I said, it's not ever an easy task to do, btdt, but it's the best gift you can give them when they no longer have a good quality of life! Just think, he'll be with his mate soon!