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by Abby Normal on 30 January 2012 - 23:01
So sorry to hear this Jackie, but glad that she has enjoyed a good week. Yes, your time with each other is very precious, but I am sure you know that better than anyone. I wish a miracle for you.
So sorry to hear your news too Shelley.
It is such a sadness for dogs of no great age.
So sorry to hear your news too Shelley.
It is such a sadness for dogs of no great age.
by ggturner on 30 January 2012 - 23:01
Still holding Kali and Jackie in my thoughts and prayers.
Sorry for your loss Shelley.
Sorry for your loss Shelley.
by Zep on 31 January 2012 - 00:01
It's hard to let a good dog go. My Last GSD, Duke, we put to sleep last Nov. He had Congestive Heart Failure and A-FIB for 3.5 years.
When we first took Duke to the Vet Cardioligist she gave him 1 to 3 months. That day she drained 7 liters of fluid from his chest cavity. When 3 months passed, she said we'll lets just go by holidays...holidays came and went and Duke continued to defy the odds.
After a year the cardiologist started calling Duke her "Miricle Dog". He'd go in for a cavity drain every 6 months or so when the lasix and other drugs could not keep up with the fluid and he'd be fine again for months.
The last draining however, after a week, he was full again and not only his chest cavity but his feet/paws began to swell. He could no longer stand or get up. For 3 days I dragged him on his dog bed in and out of the house to go potty..he'd get up, go potty and collapse. I'd put him back on the bed and drag him inside.
Way back during his first visit to the cardiologist, I asked the Vet..How will I know it's time, she said, You'll know...and I did. Although Duke was still full of life in his mind and alert, his body was betraying him. It was a hard thing to accept and it pained us to do it, but it was the right thing not only for him, but for us.
Good luck and good health, Kali..I hope you can be a miricle dog for some more holidays like Duke did for us.
Zep-- (AKA Carl)
When we first took Duke to the Vet Cardioligist she gave him 1 to 3 months. That day she drained 7 liters of fluid from his chest cavity. When 3 months passed, she said we'll lets just go by holidays...holidays came and went and Duke continued to defy the odds.
After a year the cardiologist started calling Duke her "Miricle Dog". He'd go in for a cavity drain every 6 months or so when the lasix and other drugs could not keep up with the fluid and he'd be fine again for months.
The last draining however, after a week, he was full again and not only his chest cavity but his feet/paws began to swell. He could no longer stand or get up. For 3 days I dragged him on his dog bed in and out of the house to go potty..he'd get up, go potty and collapse. I'd put him back on the bed and drag him inside.
Way back during his first visit to the cardiologist, I asked the Vet..How will I know it's time, she said, You'll know...and I did. Although Duke was still full of life in his mind and alert, his body was betraying him. It was a hard thing to accept and it pained us to do it, but it was the right thing not only for him, but for us.
Good luck and good health, Kali..I hope you can be a miricle dog for some more holidays like Duke did for us.
Zep-- (AKA Carl)
by Kalibeck on 31 January 2012 - 01:01
Thanks, she is such a good girl. She kind of went bonkers a few minutes ago, spinning & crashing around, I couldn't calm her. I think that tumor on her tail really hurts. I gave her an extra dose of pain medicine, & she platzed for me, & 1/2 hour later came over & laid her big head on my leg & for all the world, looked like she was smiling at me. I want to give her new meds a chance to work, & knock down the pain, but I don't know. I don't want her to be miserable while we wait to see if they'll work. I'll wait for a while, I guess, & see if she settles. jackie harris
by hunger4justice on 31 January 2012 - 01:01
I wrote a lot, then erased it...So sorry for all of you that you have to go through this and glad she has you to comfort her.
by Kalibeck on 31 January 2012 - 01:01
Zep, thanks for telling me about Duke. I'm glad you had a miracle year with him. Well, Kali has settled for now, so we'll wait. Part of this is Carl. He is NOT hearing me about this. Guess I'm on my own with this.
Thanks, Hunger, I keep doing the same thing, writing down a lot of stuff & then erasing it.
But she's sleeping & comfy for now. I'll not disturb her at this point. jackie harris
Thanks, Hunger, I keep doing the same thing, writing down a lot of stuff & then erasing it.
But she's sleeping & comfy for now. I'll not disturb her at this point. jackie harris
by animules on 31 January 2012 - 02:01
Write down all the things you and Kali have done in a notebook. Keeping her comfy and with you is the best you can do for her. Hugs to you and Kali.
-Tina
-Tina
by Wanda on 31 January 2012 - 02:01
Blessed Be
by yellowrose of Texas on 31 January 2012 - 03:01
Sending my thoughts and prayers.
YR
YR
by hexe on 31 January 2012 - 08:01
Jackie, you know my heart is with you in this...and I know it falls to you to be the gatekeeper for Kali. Trust in the bond you and she have to tell you which paths are right, and when it's time to stop the journey; I know without question that you and Kali will continue to discuss and consider each new day, each new treatment option and effect carefully, while treasuring this time together. She's never lied to you yet, nor has she hidden her thoughts from you; she's not about to start now. There's much love pouring out to her from all corners of the earth...and to you and Carl as well.
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