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I spent the day with my younger daughter yesterday because she has to work today and tomorrow.
Our Pomeranian, Bear, is very sick, and I am still shocked after seeing him. He's been struggling with pancreatitis for years, and despite a special diet and lots of vet visits, it just seems to be getting worse. He lives with my younger daughter, so yesterday was the first time I had seen him in awhile.
He was so listless. Normally he jumps around excitedly when he sees me, but he was just apathetic, and his eyes were dull. It was like all the light had gone out of his eyes. He may have to be hospitalized if he won't take his oral meds, which he is still refusing to do. I'm almost wondering whether we should consider putting him down if he is suffering, but I can't even stand the thought. I don't want him to suffer, though. I'm waiting on my younger daughter, who is waiting on the vet.
He's a rescue and will be 10 in June. I can't bear the thought of losing him; it breaks my heart. He has been there for the family with unfailing love and loyalty during our worst times. After I lost custody of my son in 2019 I spent nearly the entire month in bed, sobbing. Bear just lay there with me, snuggled up against my back, the whole time.
I'm crying now so have to stop typing. I just had to get this off my chest.
Our Pomeranian, Bear, is very sick, and I am still shocked after seeing him. He's been struggling with pancreatitis for years, and despite a special diet and lots of vet visits, it just seems to be getting worse. He lives with my younger daughter, so yesterday was the first time I had seen him in awhile.
He was so listless. Normally he jumps around excitedly when he sees me, but he was just apathetic, and his eyes were dull. It was like all the light had gone out of his eyes. He may have to be hospitalized if he won't take his oral meds, which he is still refusing to do. I'm almost wondering whether we should consider putting him down if he is suffering, but I can't even stand the thought. I don't want him to suffer, though. I'm waiting on my younger daughter, who is waiting on the vet.
He's a rescue and will be 10 in June. I can't bear the thought of losing him; it breaks my heart. He has been there for the family with unfailing love and loyalty during our worst times. After I lost custody of my son in 2019 I spent nearly the entire month in bed, sobbing. Bear just lay there with me, snuggled up against my back, the whole time.
I'm crying now so have to stop typing. I just had to get this off my chest.
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Oh my dear, I am so sorry! This hurts so much, I know. I wish there was something I could do or say that would help.
I hope he can pull out of this. Maybe IV meds or inject?
We're here with you K, if you need us to listen!
Thank you, @RadishRose, and all of the people who submitted kind reactions. I genuinely appreciate the support.Oh my dear, I am so sorry! This hurts so much, I know. I wish there was something I could do or say that would help.
I hope he can pull out of this. Maybe IV meds or inject?
We're here with you K, if you need us to listen!
Yes, I am hoping that IV meds will help. He received injections of fluids, antibiotics, and painkillers yesterday morning. Perhaps hospitalization and a more aggressive treatment plan will help.
@KSav, I feel your pain, I know who scared you are. I adopted a dog when my husband was diagnosed with terminal cancer. He had never liked little dogs but this guy knew Dad was sick and he would make it better.
After the first chemo, I came home from work to fix husband some lunch. The dog on the bed, right up against hubs. I from the thought he has gong to bite me but pup was just making sure I was safe. They became known as Bud and his stud. When my husband was sick, in the hospital, taking treatments, his first question, Where is Oz? Not a question about me or his son, just the dog. Don;t get me wrong, the son and I adored the dog. After he got Dad to sleep then he would come and comfort us.
Oz got sick about 7 years after my husband died. Never really knew what happened. He started bleeding internally. Had surgery to remove his speen. At that time the said his pancreas was very inflammed. Things go worse and I had to make the decision. keep going, putting him in pain? I chose to let him go to his Dad. It has been 7 years and I still miss and cry for him.
Now I am scared about a little 1lb cheeweenie I adopted in 2010 after my husband passed. My doctor said you have to get out of bed, get a puppy. She was born at our local pound, a litter of four girls. She was and is my special tiny thing. Her health is very good but I am aware of her age. She has never been sick, only to the vet for the regular check ups, teeth cleaning and one incident of overheating from chasing squirrels.
She is at my side all day, She is next to me everynight sleeping. I have another little, he also sleeps with us. I also have one big dog but their stories will wait for another day.
The truth is I know who I am, if I lose my sweet ZOZO, I will need another. I have already been looking for another Chiweenie pup to join our family. My Zo can teach her the ropes, we sleep here, we eat here, we go outside potty, Mom must trim your nails. You will have a warm bubbly bath here. This is out doctor, he is nice.
You need to trust in your vet and your feelings. There are times that we can make out furbabies better but will they suffer the rest of their lives. This dog sounds young to have such illness but it happens. If you have any doubt about what to do, you can see another doctor. If it will be comfortable for the dog, wait, if you want another dog, adopt so they can share and lover each other and you while you can be together. I think It makes it easier for an older dog to know they are passing the torch. They are no leaving you alone, there will be someone there to love you.
After the first chemo, I came home from work to fix husband some lunch. The dog on the bed, right up against hubs. I from the thought he has gong to bite me but pup was just making sure I was safe. They became known as Bud and his stud. When my husband was sick, in the hospital, taking treatments, his first question, Where is Oz? Not a question about me or his son, just the dog. Don;t get me wrong, the son and I adored the dog. After he got Dad to sleep then he would come and comfort us.
Oz got sick about 7 years after my husband died. Never really knew what happened. He started bleeding internally. Had surgery to remove his speen. At that time the said his pancreas was very inflammed. Things go worse and I had to make the decision. keep going, putting him in pain? I chose to let him go to his Dad. It has been 7 years and I still miss and cry for him.
Now I am scared about a little 1lb cheeweenie I adopted in 2010 after my husband passed. My doctor said you have to get out of bed, get a puppy. She was born at our local pound, a litter of four girls. She was and is my special tiny thing. Her health is very good but I am aware of her age. She has never been sick, only to the vet for the regular check ups, teeth cleaning and one incident of overheating from chasing squirrels.
She is at my side all day, She is next to me everynight sleeping. I have another little, he also sleeps with us. I also have one big dog but their stories will wait for another day.
The truth is I know who I am, if I lose my sweet ZOZO, I will need another. I have already been looking for another Chiweenie pup to join our family. My Zo can teach her the ropes, we sleep here, we eat here, we go outside potty, Mom must trim your nails. You will have a warm bubbly bath here. This is out doctor, he is nice.
You need to trust in your vet and your feelings. There are times that we can make out furbabies better but will they suffer the rest of their lives. This dog sounds young to have such illness but it happens. If you have any doubt about what to do, you can see another doctor. If it will be comfortable for the dog, wait, if you want another dog, adopt so they can share and lover each other and you while you can be together. I think It makes it easier for an older dog to know they are passing the torch. They are no leaving you alone, there will be someone there to love you.
What a beautiful post, @Blessed; thank you so much for sharing.
I got a smile out of your comment about how she got overheated from chasing squirrels.Bear has been living with my younger daughter and her boyfriend for several years given that I am now in a studio apartment and really do not have room for any kind of pet. But I see him often through visits.
I will wait and see what the vet says. I certainly don't want him to suffer. I am thinking that the vet will at least try hospitalization and IV fluids.
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Thank you!
hollydolly
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Our little pixie is very poorly as well... she's 15 almost and up until a few weeks ago she was very active.. now she's not eating, and stays curled up in her little kennel at all times. DD has taken her to several Vets .. she has a heart problem and she need to be operated on, but dd is caught between a rock and a hard place... she's 15 she barely weighs a few pounds ( chihuhua).. she very possibly could not survive surgery. DD gives her meds, and she worries the meds might be making her have no energy, but no-one can figure out why this little tot who is normally a voracious eater, just won't eat..she's lost a few pouds and on a tiny dog, she looks so thin...
It's upsettiing my daughter no end...
It's upsettiing my daughter no end...
What a great pic @hollydolly!
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I liked the pic as it had this beautiful creature in the very act of being airborne! @hollydolly
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this is one of my favourites of her...
I have bear too!! But, he is a 90lb l black pureblood chow. He belonged to my best friend, He feel in love with dogs when he lived with me recovering from a below the knee amputation. They were a perfect match in size and temperament. My friend died at the begging of Covid or a heart attack. His last words "take care of Bear". He was brought to me to me that night. He had stayed with me and my dog many timed since he was a pup.What a beautiful post, @Blessed; thank you so much for sharing.
Bear has been living with my younger daughter and her boyfriend for several years given that I am now in a studio apartment and really do not have room for any kind of pet. But I see him often through visits.
I will wait and see what the vet says. I certainly don't want him to suffer. I am thinking that the vet will at least try hospitalization and IV fluids.
this is one of my favourites of her...
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oh, my dear @hollydolly , ths is such difficult position. I know how both you much love this precious pup. I also now with all your experience when it is the best/right time to let her go. I have always gone by the vets advice, if she she well enough to go on without pain, fine is they have to wear a diaper fine. As long as there are happy, eating and drinking any inconveniences are well worth the sacrifices I did this with the humans I loved so I would certainly provide this to a pet. They are just an important part or our loves and life's. Mabe more so if we have already lost our human faimiles.
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the sad thing is, little Pixie is not eating. She just won't be tempted by anything at all...
My deasreat @hollydolly, this is this is time to have her deeply checked by the vet. It is very common with our humans and our pets to refuse food liquids and food as their bodies shut down. I know you and your daughter know this but it is in our nature to ignore the things we know are the end of life. It is better to have her evaluated by the vet and make the decision for the best course of action. We have all faced this time in our pets,
At least, it is still our decision to make while often we have to watch our Human loved ones suffer. Believe me, I wished I had made different decisions when my husband was suffering, dying but I just did not have the knowledge or the courage. Please now I am speaking with love and kindness. I know the both of you are heartbroken!!
At least, it is still our decision to make while often we have to watch our Human loved ones suffer. Believe me, I wished I had made different decisions when my husband was suffering, dying but I just did not have the knowledge or the courage. Please now I am speaking with love and kindness. I know the both of you are heartbroken!!
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she's already been evaluated by 2 different vets. My daughter is very up on medical things or her dogs.. and often knows more than a vet, and sometimes she will take them to task when she knows something hasn't been looked at or checked.. as she has this past week with one vet who dimissed her concerns that pixie might have someting wrong with her teeth even tho; Pixie gets her teeth cleaned every 4 weeks professionally.. still dd wants the to look and see if she has an underlying problem . He was insisting that she needs heart surgery, and Dd saying can we just x-ray her teeth first... before we put her life at risk with heart surgery which may kill her.... he refused, so she went to another vet .....
My daughter has no fear of saying to vets what needs to be done when it comes to her dogs heath.. regardless of the huge expense.. she is probably the most aware of everything to do with their health of anyone I have ever known.. She's a city & guilds Dog groomer herself, as well as a dog trainer and in the past the owner of the Doggie boarding hotel... if she's every confronted by something that is new to her, her best friend in Spain is a Qualified veterinary surgeon, so she will ask get advice from her before going forward..
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I knew something was seriously wrong with my dog when he wouldn't eat his favorite food: popcorn.the sad thing is, little Pixie is not eating. She just won't be tempted by anything at all...
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Thanks for letting us know. It‘s great news.