Crappy Day

Pipermurphy · 07-06-2005

Well we finally had to do it. Put down our 10 yr old Belgain mix. She has had a bad cough for a little bit. The vet took some x-rays and saw an enlarged heart and some small tumours. He put her on a high dose of anti-biotics, but no good. We took her to a vet in town who gave her the shots, and when her lungs depleted about a 1/2 liter of blood came out boy that caught all of us offguard. It is toough trying to explain it to our 4 yr old, but we can't lie to him and tried to explain it properly. Our 6 month old male is still waiting for her to come home.
Boy what a crappy week.
Sorry but I needed to put it out there.

**Shammy** · 07-06-2005

I'm so sorry Piper. My heart goes out to you, your family and your "other baby" who's waiting for his friend to come home.

Mikey · 07-06-2005

Sorry to hear for your loss...But at least you have the puppy....

aakmaak · 07-06-2005

Hey piper... I surely do know how you feel, we have that impending doom coming up on us real soon too. Our 13 year old Australian Shepard has recently been put on medication for an enlarged heart and water pills for fluid build up on his lungs. We do know the end is near but can not imagine being without him........... I too am sad

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streckman · 07-06-2005

Sorry to hear, we have 4 animals ourselves. My first dog died on my bed when I was around 7, so I know how hard it is for your little one. How about another puppy to take his mind off?? So sad!

Mikey · 07-06-2005

Do they start acting a certain way with an enlarged heart and fluid on the lungs...I have an eleven year old chow that is getting hard of hearing and her right eye is starting to turn cloudy...she also has a lot of bumps or tumors around her body that have been benign so far...Freaks me out a little...Im hoping for two more years.

jx2 · 07-06-2005

So sorry Piper. They become such a big part of you! We've got a 10 year old golden retriever/mutt, and we know that the dreaded day is probably not too far off. It really sucks! Again, so sorry.

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TAPPY · 07-07-2005

Aw Piper, so sorry to hear about your lose....those anmials really do steal a special spot in our hearts.

Nerak936 · 07-07-2005

Oh, Murph...... so sorry to hear. Putting a beloved pet to sleep is our last and the ultimate act of love for them. It's the price we agree pay in the future for the love and companionship of a pet.... that someday we'll need to be strong enough to say goodbye.

Find peace in knowing that your puppy is no longer in pain and is instead enjoying the warm sun and long green grass of Heaven. Tell your son that your puppy is now chasing around and playing with my kitty, Gizmo, who was there waiting to meet her.

(((hugs)))

07-07-2005

I'm sorry to hear about your dog. It's always sad when you lose a pet. Our german shepard is starting to go blind in one eye. And stumbles when she goes up stairs sometimes. It'll be hard when she goes.

Sol · 07-07-2005

I am so sorry to hear about your loss. I know how heart-wrenching it can be. Take care.

caramba · 07-07-2005

Heart wrenching is right- it's sooooo hard to do. Very sorry for you and your family.

dj nancy · 07-07-2005

our thoughts are with you! its so hard to say goodbye to an old friend, however, it seems for the best as she just wasn't feeling great and healthy, but i know that's never an easy decision to make....big hug to you and fam.

Pipermurphy · 07-07-2005

Yeah, never thought about this before but we decided to creamate her. Not sure what we are to do with the ashes but...
The vet we went to was a real top of the line place, it was reccomeded by a friend and we never went there before. They actually have a grief counselor full time. Make it a decent experience.
We already have an offer from a neighbor to adopt a 5 month old silver shepherd, unsure if we want to rush into another dog so quick, will see what time says.

Also, thanks for the thoughts it's really not something you can get emotional with the guys at work, a macho thing I guess.

07-07-2005

Sorry for your loss...we had to put our dog to sleep 4 months ago...he had a tumor on his chest and one on his leg...he was doing ok...but then he starting losing control of his bodily functions...and his eyes were glossy...he was just in so much pain. He was 10 years old. It is never easy to have to do this...I have done it too many times...I need a break from having pets...too much emotional attachment...can't see myself going through it again any time soon.

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Pipermurphy beachaholic Join Date: May 2005 Location: SW of Denver@9000ft Posts: 386	Crappy Day Well we finally had to do it. Put down our 10 yr old Belgain mix. She has had a bad cough for a little bit. The vet took some x-rays and saw an enlarged heart and some small tumours. He put her on a high dose of anti-biotics, but no good. We took her to a vet in town who gave her the shots, and when her lungs depleted about a 1/2 liter of blood came out boy that caught all of us offguard. It is toough trying to explain it to our 4 yr old, but we can't lie to him and tried to explain it properly. Our 6 month old male is still waiting for her to come home. Boy what a crappy week. Sorry but I needed to put it out there.

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aakmaak into ruins Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Lethbridge Alberta Canada Posts: 78	Hey piper... I surely do know how you feel, we have that impending doom coming up on us real soon too. Our 13 year old Australian Shepard has recently been put on medication for an enlarged heart and water pills for fluid build up on his lungs. We do know the end is near but can not imagine being without him........... I too am sad.

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07-06-2005	#2 (permalink)
Shammy Moderator Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: The Joisey Shore Posts: 10,480	I'm so sorry Piper. My heart goes out to you, your family and your "other baby" who's waiting for his friend to come home.

07-06-2005	#3 (permalink)
Mikey he likes it! Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 15,802	Sorry to hear for your loss...But at least you have the puppy....

07-06-2005	#5 (permalink)
streckman life=playa Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Colorado Posts: 854	Sorry to hear, we have 4 animals ourselves. My first dog died on my bed when I was around 7, so I know how hard it is for your little one. How about another puppy to take his mind off?? So sad!

07-06-2005	#6 (permalink)
Mikey he likes it! Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 15,802	Do they start acting a certain way with an enlarged heart and fluid on the lungs...I have an eleven year old chow that is getting hard of hearing and her right eye is starting to turn cloudy...she also has a lot of bumps or tumors around her body that have been benign so far...Freaks me out a little...Im hoping for two more years.

07-06-2005	#7 (permalink)
jx2 añejo Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Pac. NW. Posts: 3,950	So sorry Piper. They become such a big part of you! We've got a 10 year old golden retriever/mutt, and we know that the dreaded day is probably not too far off. It really sucks! Again, so sorry. transpost............

07-07-2005	#8 (permalink)
TAPPY añejo Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Louisiana Posts: 15,106	Aw Piper, so sorry to hear about your lose....those anmials really do steal a special spot in our hearts.

07-07-2005	#9 (permalink)
Nerak936 Cat-Lovin Nerak Bead Lady Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 18,635	Oh, Murph...... so sorry to hear. Putting a beloved pet to sleep is our last and the ultimate act of love for them. It's the price we agree pay in the future for the love and companionship of a pet.... that someday we'll need to be strong enough to say goodbye. Find peace in knowing that your puppy is no longer in pain and is instead enjoying the warm sun and long green grass of Heaven. Tell your son that your puppy is now chasing around and playing with my kitty, Gizmo, who was there waiting to meet her. (((hugs)))

07-07-2005	#10 (permalink)
jflattracker Guest Posts: n/a	I'm sorry to hear about your dog. It's always sad when you lose a pet. Our german shepard is starting to go blind in one eye. And stumbles when she goes up stairs sometimes. It'll be hard when she goes.

07-07-2005	#11 (permalink)
Sol Chupacabras Whisperer Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: The Gem State Posts: 10,449	I am so sorry to hear about your loss. I know how heart-wrenching it can be. Take care.

07-07-2005	#12 (permalink)
caramba añejo Join Date: May 2002 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 3,512	Heart wrenching is right- it's sooooo hard to do. Very sorry for you and your family.

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dj nancy beachaholic Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Playa Del Carmen (formerly from Vancouver, BC) Posts: 319	our thoughts are with you! its so hard to say goodbye to an old friend, however, it seems for the best as she just wasn't feeling great and healthy, but i know that's never an easy decision to make....big hug to you and fam.

07-07-2005	#14 (permalink)
Pipermurphy beachaholic Join Date: May 2005 Location: SW of Denver@9000ft Posts: 386	Yeah, never thought about this before but we decided to creamate her. Not sure what we are to do with the ashes but... The vet we went to was a real top of the line place, it was reccomeded by a friend and we never went there before. They actually have a grief counselor full time. Make it a decent experience. We already have an offer from a neighbor to adopt a 5 month old silver shepherd, unsure if we want to rush into another dog so quick, will see what time says. Also, thanks for the thoughts it's really not something you can get emotional with the guys at work, a macho thing I guess.

07-07-2005	#15 (permalink)
Rubio~ Guest Posts: n/a	Sorry for your loss...we had to put our dog to sleep 4 months ago...he had a tumor on his chest and one on his leg...he was doing ok...but then he starting losing control of his bodily functions...and his eyes were glossy...he was just in so much pain. He was 10 years old. It is never easy to have to do this...I have done it too many times...I need a break from having pets...too much emotional attachment...can't see myself going through it again any time soon.