[JMT]

We had to take our 10 year old yellow lab into the 24 hour emergency vet this morning (around 4:00am). Her back legs seem to be quasi-paralyzed, she hasn't eaten in 24 hours, and she hasn't moved from her blanket. The vet called and said that the x-rays showed some fluid in her abdomen but they need to do some more tests. They are keeping her overnight. I am afraid that we are going to have to make the decision that I have been dreading.

I want to cry.....

 

[tyrion]

JMT, I am sorry to hear about Kina. I am not religious but my thoughts are with you. I know the feeling as one of my dogs has an illness that is mostly under control but at times is not and requires iv fluids when he goes into crisis.

 

[RickG]

Just prayed a big one. I'm with you, my friend...

 

[stevesurf]

JMT - me, Francesca, Vito, Cali, Simba and Ginger are all praying for your companion Kina. Though I have cats, my GF has the nicest dog and I absolutely loved the twin border collies I met last weekend. Now I love dogs too...hang in there.

 

[sacd lover]

Another prayer just went up from Ohio. I have three dogs and three cats and they may as well be family members. We have a 16 year old Border Collie mix named Rex who is getting so weak I know someday soon he may not be around. I can relate and I hope things turn out well for you.

 

[plainsong]

My thoughts are with you and poor Kina. Come on girl, hang in there, if they can find the problem there will be a better day.

Seriously, our dog is like our daughter, there's denying that pets are members of the family.

So what do you know at this point? Is it neuro or are other systems affected?

We're all hoping for the best for you and Kina.

 

[Jahn]

i asked my shiba to give a special prayer out to Kina. i hope all will be well!

 

[gsferrari]

Jon - I know this is going to be hard but no matter what happens - try to remember the good times and you will never feel bad. My black lab passed on at the age of 11 and we still think he is just around the corner because of all the good times we had with the bloke. His name was Simba and he just LOVED kids (Dad is a paediatrician so we always had kids around the house)...kids could go near him when he was eating or drinking but if any of us went close to him - Snap

LOL

See...I can still laugh thinking about the guy...he had many nicknames...stinker (when he was really young he had this sour cream and milk smell going

) was one of them

Whatever time you have on hand is what you need to spend with this member of the family. Share the love...

Best regards,

gs

 

[Oink1]

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Originally Posted by gsferrari See...I can still laugh thinking about the guy...he had many nicknames...stinker (when he was really young he had this sour cream and milk smell going ) was one of them

I used to call my Welsh Springer 'stinky' GS - Due to his odour after he'd been out in the rain/swimming

He had to be put to sleep about 3 years ago now

(funny old dog - growled all the time... excited,happy,playing,scared - always a growl!) I have an enlargement of a black and white print of him i took while he was sitting across my dads lap one day looking straight into the camera lens (he's growling btw!).It's hung up on the landing and he 'watches' me whenevr i go past

Back on topic - My thoughts are with you JMT and kina - Fingers x'd for you both.

 

[GoRedwings19]

JMTdude>I am sorry to hear about your dog and hope it recovers. But if the time comes to make that decision then do it and end it for Kina. It's the right thing to do.

 

[BRBJackson]

Prayers are with you and your sweet Kina.

 

[Mr.PD]

Oh my.
Our thoughts and prayers are with Kina. Gracie is our four legged daughter, and she is part lab. So an extra prayer is from her.

 

[KenW]

Had to say goodbye to my German S. Wonderful friend and companion but I loved him too much to see him suffer. Hope things work out for you and Kina.

 

[mjg]

I had to put my dog to sleep about 2 years ago.

She was 15 years old, and it was really screwedup and i hated it. Yet, seeing her all messed up and in pain was even worse. AS harsh as it is, being the person who gives care means you also have to make a decision for her best interest, and let her go in grace rather then in torture.

Sorry for your problem.

 

[thrice]

My thoughts and meditations go out to you and Kina. I hope she pulls through.

We've had agood many trips to the vet even though our dog is about 8 months old. Everytime I look at her I remember to cherish her because one day it'll break my heart.

I hope for the best.