I'm feeling very unwell since..

I can't add much to what has already been said @Rose65, other than to say I know what it's like to lose a pet. When we euthanized our cat, Toby, I was in a funk for a long time. Weird, but there were even songs I could no longer listen to. We swore we couldn't think about another cat but we adopted Bugsy 6 months later. He has been a tremendous companion to Andy, just like Toby was, and has lifted our spirits immensely. He was already 6 years old when we adopted him but he constantly keeps us entertained.

You are in my thoughts at this difficult time. 🫂
 

hollydolly said:
this is the only problem to me with regard adopting an older dog, is the high cost of the Vet fees.... as they age...

My daughter at the moment and also in the past with her elder dog is paying out fortunes for medication for her 15 year old chihuaha every month..not to mention the 2 dogs ( she has a puppy as well now ).. regular visits to the vet for teeth cleaning and claw clipping etc...

I'd jump at the chance of adopting an older dog, but I just wouldn't be able to afford the Vet fees...
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If you foster a pet I believe the vet bills are taken care of.
 

Rose65 said:
Our dog died.
My husband and I had her put to sleep as severe illness had set in and we couldn't let her suffer.

Since then, about a month ago, my already fragile health has deteriorated. My blood pressure rose so high I had to go to hospital. Now my well controlled vertigo has come back along with tinnitus.

I am seeking and getting proper medical attention but, what else can I do? I am just so low.
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I have a fuzzy pillow and a velvet pillow. Sometimes hugging one of those helps just a little.
 
My GP, on a telephone appointment a few days ago, ordered an ambulance as my BP had gone very dangerously high and I was dizzy. I couldn't walk properly.
We waited 12 hours, chased it up, it did not come and it was now almost midnight. So we cancelled it and went to bed. I thought if I have a stroke or heart attack, at least I shall be safe in my own bed.
This is now the NHS.
 
Rose65 said:
My GP, on a telephone appointment a few days ago, ordered an ambulance as my BP had gone very dangerously high and I was dizzy. I couldn't walk properly.
We waited 12 hours, chased it up, it did not come and it was now almost midnight. So we cancelled it and went to bed. I thought if I have a stroke or heart attack, at least I shall be safe in my own bed.
This is now the NHS.
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Jeez!! I feel like that a lot, even at getting important appointments 3 months away! I am so sorry, the world is such a mess these days I just try to survive each hour. :)
 
Rose65 said:
My GP, on a telephone appointment a few days ago, ordered an ambulance as my BP had gone very dangerously high and I was dizzy. I couldn't walk properly.
We waited 12 hours, chased it up, it did not come and it was now almost midnight. So we cancelled it and went to bed. I thought if I have a stroke or heart attack, at least I shall be safe in my own bed.
This is now the NHS.
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I had that happen with Uber but not with an ambulance. That is really unacceptable.
 
Rose65 said:
My GP, on a telephone appointment a few days ago, ordered an ambulance as my BP had gone very dangerously high and I was dizzy. I couldn't walk properly.
We waited 12 hours, chased it up, it did not come and it was now almost midnight. So we cancelled it and went to bed. I thought if I have a stroke or heart attack, at least I shall be safe in my own bed.
This is now the NHS.
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That's very sad, all that has been happening to you.
Thank you for letting us know how you are doing, even though we wish it was better for you.
 
Thankyou, I am much better now. The medicine is working although it's not yet clear what has been causing these very high rises in BP.
The vertigo is gone, I did hate it. I was so dizzy I was throwing up.
Hours and hours at hospital to have all tests done. It is very difficult these days when you are really poorly, to have to be put through so much discomfort and waiting.
As for ambulances, forget it, they will not come for hours.
 
LadyEmeraude said:
Rose I am just now reading your post and want to say how very
sorry I am for your loss. Our pets carry our hearts forever. And
it deeply hurts when we must say goodbye. I am thinking of you
and keeping you in my thoughts. Take extra good care dear Rose.
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Thankyou. I am certain that grief causes actual physical ill health. We miss our darling dog so much, but we feel her love is always with us and she is free of pain and suffering. .
 
One thing that helps me is that I live in a small county in Appalachia that has a hospital. If you want a blood test, you walk into the ER, get it done immediately and walk out. I needed 2 "former smoker" scans and they were scheduled back to back for next week. It's very much a "peace of mind" thing.
We have cats. I love them but when they are gone, I know another will come along. They always do.
 
How are you now, Rose? I hope your vertigo is gone for good and your grief is lifting a little.

I'm bracing myself for the loss of my Dachshund. She is now 16 years old and literally wasting away. A few years ago she weighed a healthy, not fat, 13 pounds and now she's down to 7 pounds. She still eats, I feed her three times a day, but she sleeps about 22 hours a day. She's deaf, almost blind, has no teeth and has lost most of her coat.

Yet, she's not in any pain, has a good appetite and barks whenever I'm away from her. We are sooo attached to each other, I can't even imagine the empty feeling when she's not on my lap or tucked under the covers with me.

You have my deepest sympathy, Rose.
 
@Della
Thank you for sharing with us, how your dog and you are doing. You two have one of those wonderful bonds that might not seem expressible in words, because it is so beyond words....

And yet you did put it into words.💗💗

@Rose65
We're still thinking about you, and sending our caring.❣️
 
hollydolly said:
Rose , Happy New Year...

I'm sorry you had to PTS you're beloved dog... it breaks your heart I know. My own daughter lost 2 of her beloved dogs on the same day 3 years ago, and she still can't talk about it. She did however have one dog remaining and she also got herself a new puppy Lenny....

I don't suggest you get a new dog now at this age, but you could short term foster if you're up for that. Many people depend on doggie foster parents to care for their pooches when they're in hopsital or away...

It's something that's desperately needed.. many people put off having essential surgery because they have no-one they can trust to care for their dogs... so you might be interested in looking into that !

You can contact any dogs trusts or dog homes near you to get more information

Fostering Dogs | Battersea Dogs & Cats Home
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I think this, or volunteering at a dog shelter are great suggestions!

I am sorry for your loss, and understand it. It will take time, but we never forget our fluffy family members.

If you are able to foster or volunteer I think it would help you a lot!

Hugsss
 

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