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Post by Jessica on Oct 4, 2011 8:52:08 GMT
Took my boyfriends dog to the vets last wednesday, had to keep her in overnight for blood tests. Then in the morning they wanted to do an xray! They said the blood tests have come back inconclusive. Then they found a big mass of that dreaded C..... on her liver, he was hoping it would be on her splene, because if that was the case he could whip it out and be done with it. So the vet said. not sure how long she will have left, maybe days,. maybe weeks. BUT..... ( and a big BUT, this we wasnt prepared for) She is PREGANT, has one pup!!! How do i deal with this situation, I love this dog so much, she brightens up my day, im finding it really hard to deal with, i cant cuddle her, because i think it might be my last cuddle ect... Boyfriend often finds me laying on the bed with her next to me, crying!  I cant bear it anymore, vet was willing to put her down there and then, but i dont know what to do?! To make things even worse, i had lost two horses this year, and two dogs! and a goat, i thought they came in threes?! and all within the last 3 months |
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Post by dogandbone on Oct 4, 2011 15:09:50 GMT
Poor, poor you - what a dreadful time you are having at the moment!
Is there no chance she could have the pup, and at least you would have a part of her when the dreadful time comes?
How long till she is due to whelp?
Try to be strong for the dogs sake - she wont want you being all miserable and she will miss her cuddles!! Make what time she does have as happy as possible, and at least you will know you have done everything you can FOR HER!
Good luck
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Post by Jessica on Oct 4, 2011 18:12:10 GMT
The vet thinks she has about 3 days left now, she is very uncomfortable, but think that may be the pup, im just hoping she will survive the birth, its so hard to see her like this, just want her out of pain and to be happy. x
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Post by 09rebel99 on Oct 4, 2011 18:33:57 GMT
The vet thinks she has 3 days left to pup or to live? I really feel for you but you have to do what is best for her and not wait for her to become to ill. We lost our dog about a month ago, she had cancer, she had an op to remove but they gave her 3 months, she lasted 4.It was horrendous seeing her go down hill, but she still pottered round and ate and drank but it came through the skin so we booked for the vet to come out on a thursday (the week before) it was hell counting down the days and I'm welling up now thinking about it, I sat at the top of the stairs one day with her crying my eyes out but I gave her loads of cuddles and kisses and spoilt her! You will regret it if you don't. Unfortunatly she didn't last until the thursday, she went downhill and he had to take her on the wednesday. We were all devastated and still miss her so much.
If she can last until the pup is due could she not have a c section and then let her go to sleep afterwards if she is so ill? It is a terrible position you are in and I wouldn't know what to do for the best myself, it is so hard making these decisions.
Sending you massive hugs and I really hope it all works out for you somehow and things get better but go and give her a cuddle! She won't mind if you have a little cry, you can comfort each other xxx
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Post by Jessica on Oct 4, 2011 18:37:51 GMT
The Vet thinks 3 days till the pup is due, Sorry! its a very hard situation, we were going to consider a c section, but the mass is so big in her tummy, the vet thinks that will cause more problems. She is being spoilt rotten, and is being fed ham, :L Oh i love her so much, and hate seeing her so sad, she isnt in pain, but i just think she knows that something is going on!! |
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Post by viking on Oct 4, 2011 18:53:06 GMT
Oh dear. What a sad situation. So sorry for you, and for the poor girlie and her puppy.
As she's so close to whelping I think I would see how it went. Get hold of some puppy replacement milk and a little bottle just in case you find you need them.
Sympathy and hugs. xx
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Post by Jessica on Oct 4, 2011 19:03:26 GMT
We have some Pups due soon, so hopefully we could get the other mum to 'foster' this pup, so it doesnt drag my girl down!? Hopefully.....x
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Post by Sam on Oct 4, 2011 19:04:10 GMT
Sending lots and lots of hugs, even if you had the pup out there is a good chance of it not surviving, there is so much work handrearing a pup and a lot will just die after two weeks. Try and find someone who has just had a litter as their bit*h may accept yours if it arrives. Just hope that you dont have to make a decision. XX
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Post by JaysMum on Oct 5, 2011 9:41:04 GMT
perhaps vet will do a section for her, so she doesnt have to whelp naturally... this will take every ounce of strength she has, and she'll need that to give pup a good start even if she doesnt live 24hrs after the birth....
difficult situation but in all honesty, you need to think of her at this point, not the pup. If the pup comes, it's a huge bonus.
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Post by bomerang on Oct 5, 2011 9:52:55 GMT
i totally agree with you jaysmum, she really needs a c-section, she would be to ill, then do the kindest thing and have her quietly put to sleep, life is hard and cruel sometimes, but its the humans left behind that suffer (mentally) so be brave and strong for your little dog and do the right thing for her, and then put your energy into raising her little pup. whenever i have a diffcult decision to make re: animals i always think - what if they were in some god-forsaken country where they are just left , thrown out on the street to die in agony? - thankfully we dont (or most of us) do this over here, so take comfort in the knowledge that she doesnt have to suffer. thinking of you at this hard time xx
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Post by Jessica on Oct 11, 2011 7:44:16 GMT
UPDATE -
woke up this morning and she popped a little gorgoeous black boy out. he is doing fine wriggling and making lots of news, and mummy is very good too, cleaning and looking after her little baby.
She wasnt eating much yesterday and wasnt really herself., so today we decided maybe to the vets for a c section! but she seems to have done it all herself.
Dont you wish animals could talk?! ;D
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Post by viking on Oct 11, 2011 11:51:45 GMT
Good news. Hoping she can continue to give the little chap a good start to life.
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Post by Jessica on Oct 11, 2011 13:51:47 GMT
Thank you Viking, Its the best news iv had in ages, I know she wont last much longer, but we have someone left by her to remember her by, She never fails to amuse me  x |
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Post by Sam on Oct 11, 2011 16:51:25 GMT
Thats good news, glad that bit has been done, just hope it hasnt taken too much out of her. x
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Post by Jessica on Oct 11, 2011 16:52:29 GMT
She has been eating on her own, and has been giving the boy lots of milk, We have been having to hand feed her the last week, but today she ate on her own out of her bowl. i can see a differance already xx |
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Post by brindlerainbow on Oct 11, 2011 16:58:22 GMT
Thats good news that mum and baby are doing well  |
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Post by Jessica on Oct 13, 2011 11:50:49 GMT
Puppy died today, Im deverstaed. Doggy is now giving up |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 13, 2011 12:05:40 GMT
oh no thats so sad  hope your ok x |
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Post by 09rebel99 on Oct 13, 2011 12:20:16 GMT
Oh how sad! I'm so sorry for your loss! I know it doesn't make it any easier but everything happens for a reason, maybe its time for mummy to go to and be back with her puppy? Horrid decision I know and I still miss our beautifull girl so so much but it does get easier and I know she's not hurting anymore which is the main thing.
Will be thinking of you, big hugs xxx
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Post by viking on Oct 13, 2011 12:57:10 GMT
So sad, but often the way with these things.
Time now perhaps to help your girl into her long and final sleep.
Puppy and mum will be reunited then.
Hugs. A sad time for you Jessiica.
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Post by brindlerainbow on Oct 13, 2011 13:02:33 GMT
How sad but as Viking said mum and pup will soon be together again |
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Post by Jessica on Oct 13, 2011 13:09:24 GMT
Thank youu, Its been a hard few weeks, But im getting there. Mummy is doing well.. just gave her a bath, but is missing baby, as to be expected. Going to call the vet soon, to see what is the best optioion. xxxx  |
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Post by teri on Oct 13, 2011 14:03:02 GMT
Oh huni When I read she had the pup I was made up for you, I can't believe it didn't make it. You must be deversated Massive Hugs!! The only positive is that when she finally goes to sleep for the last time the will be together again. Life is so cruel and so unfair at times. I lost my Rottie Jade in May to bone cancer, She was diagnosed 3 weeks previous, I though I would have at least 6 months with her, the cancer spread into her only good leg as her back legs had dysplacia she was bearing so much weight on her one good leg, one evening it just broke, my poor baby couldn't even get up when I took her to the vets I could not accept that there was nothing they could do, if it hadn't have been for my husband I would probably have driven off with her, selfish of me!!! But I loved her so much I thought my heart was going to explode. I obviously came to my senses and held her till her last breath. All you can do is what you are, make her time left the best possible and as soon as she starts to suffer let her go! Its the least we can do for them. Huge hugs, and thank you for being there for me when you yourself are going through so much pain!!! xxxxxxxxxxxx |
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Post by Jessica on Oct 13, 2011 19:10:27 GMT
Thank you for your kind words teri, I am doing everything i can for her, she was very pleased to see me when i got home from work. She's such a darling.. Thanks everyone for your support |
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Post by kayjayem on Oct 17, 2011 21:31:49 GMT
Hope she's still comfortable and happy and not missing pup to much.xx
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Post by Jessica on Oct 18, 2011 17:51:46 GMT
We have decided.. That tommorrow is the day.. and we are going to have her put to sleep and so she can be with her puppy again, Its her time to run free, without being in pain and suffering. |
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Post by brindlerainbow on Oct 18, 2011 18:02:35 GMT
Very brave of you, will be thinking of you tomorrow Her puppy will be pleased to see her |
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Post by viking on Oct 18, 2011 18:18:51 GMT
A difficult day. Thoughts are with you.
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Post by Jessica on Oct 19, 2011 18:16:29 GMT
RIP princess, Sleep tight. You'll always be in my heart, I miss you already! xxx |
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Post by kayjayem on Oct 19, 2011 20:01:06 GMT
So sorry Jessiica, you did what was best for her however hard it was for you. She is now pain free and with her little pup.xx
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