my little dog is sick

[yolie8174]

Hello how is everyone doing, fine I hope. I havent been on for a while because my little dog is sick she has diabetes, thyroid problems and she is so weak and sick, I feel so bad for her. And also 2 weeks ago she became blind in both eyes, but she is a strong little dog. But I still feel like she is suffering a lot. and it has been very hard to see her this way, because she was always happy and now all she does is sleep. We still have faith that she will be ok. Thanks for being here Christmas friends

[trackrebel]

oh no...I am very sorry about it...hopefully it´ll recover

[Maureen]

Aww, so sorry to hear that. How old is she?? My friend's dog had one eye removed and has gone blind in the other but to be honest, it doesn't stop her!! It has calmed her down as she used to be the type that barked at everything and now she's a lot more placid. She's on her lead when out but runs about with another dog in the back garden and manoeuvres around the house beautifully.

Once your wee one adjusts to her meds and gets accustomed to things, I'm sure she'll be back on track!!

[yolie8174]

thank you, she's about 10 or mabey a little older I got her from the pound so I think she's a bit older. I pray she gets better.

[Christmas-A-Holic]

I pray all goes well. Like Maureen said, she might need to adjust to everything. Is she taking medication and is it recent she started taking it? Why I ask is because I have a cat I rescued and was sick. The vet put him on some medication and he seemed to get worse and I just knew it had to be the medicine. He talked as if the cat's life was over and didn't think he would pull through but I wasn't going for that too soon and asked if he could switch his meds. When he did put him on another medication he did fantastic, is still going strong and put on some weight. The medicine was causing a reaction and making him really ill. I know my situation is far different than yours but just wondering if it could anything like that.

I hope she gets better and keep us posted.

[George Broderick, Jr.]

As independent as our pets sometimes seem, they are VERY reliant on us and when something like this happens where we, the pet owners, are helpless to do much of anything, it can be gut wrenching...

Just keep telling your little dog over and over how much you love him and what a good dog he is.

And pray for a quick recovery.

It'll be okay.

[Maureen]

I also don't want to be the voice of doom and gloom but as George says, they rely on us totally.

Sometimes it comes to the point where you have to decided if what you are doing is, in fact, in your pet's best interest. You have to weigh up the quality of life your pet has. I'm certainly not saying pick her up for a one-way trip to the vet but think about what she is like, how long she's been like that, does she still get animated when you mention a walk or her food??

My first dog got cancer at the age of 6 and it was hell for us. She was actually doing really well but there came a point where you could see that much as she wanted to please us and do what she loved, she just couldn't and we had to make a very painful decision.

It's the last gift we can give them (even if it doesn't seem like it at the time) and it's not something you ever undertake lightly but you have to do the best for your pet, even if it's not the best for you.......

[reindeerelf]

It's always difficult when pets are sick. It would be easier if the could tell us how they feel. Our previous dog got very sick but managed to bounce back and have some more quality life time. We just have to do our best for them and pray for a good outcome.

[Bradmac]

It's a terrible feeling when your beloved pet becomes ill. I thought we were going to lose my old friend Ben, our 14 year old labrador, a few months ago. Luckily, he bounced back.

Like George said, be sure to tell her all the time how much you love her, and what a good girl she is. I'm convinced they know what you're trying to say when it comes from the heart like that.

Take care.

[SparkleNana]

The pain from this situation is so big! I am so sorry about this! I have been through it.... later... we do remember the good times with our beloved pet.

[yolie8174]

Thank you all for your kind words. She's really not the same anymore, she doesnt get excited anymore, she bearly eats anything. She looks so depressed, and I have been giving alot of thought about that painful decision, but it is really hard. But I have to think about her. Again Thank you all for being so kind, it really helps.

[MsChristmas]

Oh no! Im very sorry. Please keep us updated and I will pray for her

[MsChristmas]

We had to have my Golden Retriever put to sleep 6/23 will be 2 years ago and gosh it still hurts so bad. She was actually our family dog not technically mine but we had her since I was in 9th or 10th grade...she was almost 12 years old when we had to have her put down. She had been with me through all of my boyfriends, my wedding the birth of my first son. I couldn't remember my life without her. She had cancer throughout her body but we had no idea until she got so sick she could barely move...we had to have her put down the day we found out and we had no warning..it was horrible. I often wonder why such wonderful pets have to leave us so soon. Take care and good luck with whatever you decide.

[Maureen]

It was actually 5 years ago today that Midge was PTS and I felt like a murderer but when the vet told me that if I changed my mind, she would overrule me as it would be cruel to Midge to hold onto her any longer, it made me feel like I was doing the right thing after all. Here she is (not a brilliant pic!)

http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l201/Bridgemoose/Midge.jpg

You'll know what to do and will have the strength to do it because there isn't anything you wouldn't do to make things right for your pet.

{{hugs}}

[clarebear]

I'm sorry to hear about your dog...I wish her all the best. Please keep us updated.

[yolie8174]

Thank you all so very much for being so very sweet, and thank you for all your thoughts and prayers.