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I'm afraid to go to sleep for fear of finding him dead in the morning. The whole thing came on rather quickly. I brought him to a Vet yesterday who said he either had autoimmune disease or cancer. I brought him to another Vet today who said his condition was grave. I had planned euthanasia for 11:30 tomorrow morning at home but then decided to give things one last shot and brought him to the best facility in the state.
It's too late. He has cancer and may die tonight. He is still eating and wagging his tail but his blood platelets have dropped in half overnight. There is no whole blood available for transfusions, so there is no way of restoring platelet levels. His red blood cells are dropping too. Thing is, he is still wagging his tail and eating. The Vet gave me some pain meds for him which buys me a bit more time in terms of getting a grip to arrange someone to come to my home to euthanize him. At any rate, I am afraid to go to sleep, for fear I will wake up and find him gone. I just can't lose him, yet I have no choice. I love this little dog more than life itself. He is truly the light of my life and like a child to me.
I am so sorry you have this happening in your home. My thoughts and prayers go your way. May your dog have an easy departure. They are just little doggies, but we still love them.
I am so sorry you have this happening in your home. My thoughts and prayers go your way. May your dog have an easy departure. They are just little doggies, but we still love them.
I don't want him to depart at all. That's the problem. But thank you for your thoughts and prayers. I just want him to stay with me. I am not ready to let go of him. He is like my child. Don't know if you can identify, but perhaps. I am afraid to go to sleep for fear of the morning. I guess I am just in denial. He means EVERYTHING to me and I love him with all my heart. Thanks again.
His blood platelet levels went from 93,000 yesterday down to 43,000 today. There is no whole blood available for transfusion where I live, which would be the only way to replenish platelet levels, so this is his death sentence.
I am so sorry, movin' on. This is really difficult, sigh. We had to euthanize our elderly collie today and I know something of what you're feeling. It must be such a shock for you, though, because this happened so quickly!
Look at your dog's gums -- are they really pale or still quite pink? The fact that he's eating is a good sign, I'd think! I hope he holds on until morning. Again, I'm really sorry you're going through this!
I am so sorry! They break your heart as puppies and then as wise old dogs.
Many prayers for your heart and many for your dogs passing to be a comfortable one. He's wagging his tail for love of you ...just so you know!
I so feel your pain. Are you sure they can't do anything else? My cat had low blood platelets like yours (from toxic posion) and they gave her prednisone.. took a week but she did get better. (the platelet count went down before it went up) Hard to watch I know, but they were giving up on her telling me the outlook was grave. She is fine now, however she did not have cancer either. I am so sorry for you.
I sympathize with you so much. I lost my beloved Nellie in April and miss her oh so much. Just think about all the wonderful times you had together, and that will give you some solace. Also remember that someday you will see your friend again in heaven.
I am sorry to hear about your baby. Pets are very special members of the family. The most important thing is to make him comfortable and have him realize that you love him. Letting him pass with dignity is the best thing for him. My heart goes out to you.
I am so sorry. I know this is a very difficult time for you because I've been there. It's one of the hardest things I've ever gone through and I still miss my little Kiki and it's been two years. All you can do is love your dog and be there for support. You've done everything you can do and the love you feel for your dog will endure even after you have lost him. He was and is a vital part of your life, your doggie child, he will live on in your memory forever. Most people never experience such love - you have been blessed. My thoughts and prayers are with you. You will get through this, but it's a difficult road.
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