HELP - Tink's brother is so sick and our vet is closed!!! - YorkieTalk.com Forums

Tink's Mom · 12-23-2006, 04:48 PM

You may remember Indy had a grand mal seizure last week and injured his back. He is 17 years old. This afternoon and evening he is shaking and whimpering. Today he can barely walk so I'm carrying him when he needs to move. I gave him his Deracoxib today ( 1/4 of a 25 mg tablet) but that's not enough for his pain. I called the vet but they are closed and the emergency vet hospital is not answering. He hurts so much, he tried to bite my finger when I stroked his face and when he realized he was biting down, he whimpered and licked my hand. He is incontinent from the back injury but keeps trying to get up to pee. When he moves, he just yelps and tries to bite his leg.

Does anyone have any ideas of what I can do to help him 'til I can get him to the vet? I think he may have to go across the bridge pretty soon, but it makes me crazy to watch him in so much pain. I just want to crush all my own pain meds in some pudding for him and just wait with him 'til he goes home. What shall I do?

Yorkie3 · 12-23-2006, 05:24 PM

If it were me, I would be calling any and all Vets or emergency hospitals. Some list their home phone in the phone book. Sure wish I could help you.......

Tink's Mom · 12-23-2006, 05:36 PM

I finally got hold of my friend who is a vet. She was out to dinner but is coming over now to see what she can do for him. She said she will probably give him an injection and then put him on a morphine drip to get his pain under control. She has known him all his life so I know she'll help us.

jenbermu · 12-23-2006, 05:39 PM

I agree I would get on that phone and start calling numbers even try calling the next city near you...I would not be able to handle watchin my baby in pain ...Good luck...

Amanda7 · 12-23-2006, 07:18 PM

Just read your post - how is Indy? Please keep us posted.

yorkieaddict · 12-23-2006, 07:28 PM

Poor little guy! I am so glad you were able to get in touch with you friend. Hope only the best for Indy and you.

Jaspermom · 12-23-2006, 07:35 PM

Oh poor Indy...

My best to you and your furbaby. May you have the strength to get you through what lies ahead.

Hugs to you.

Tink's Mom · 12-23-2006, 07:42 PM

All the vets here refer to the emergency animal hospital when they are closed. So, if the hospital doesn't answer, it can be tough going. Usually our vet picks up his private line because he only gives it out to his oldest or multi clients but he is out of town. If I hadn't reached Debbie, I was going to drive to Wisconsin Dells where the vet is that rescued Tink.

My friend Debbie is a vet and is here now. Indy is sleeping (kind of) right now, but still crying. She gave him some liquid morphine to calm him. She examined him after he was calm and said she thinks it is time to let him go. She doesn't believe the pain can be controlled well enough for him to have any kind of life without morphine. So, I'm trying to make that decision right now.

Tink has lain beside Indy all day which is a miracle. She hasn't jumped on him once or tried to bite his ears or bothered him at all except to give him kisses when he cries. The only time she has moved is to go potty. That is amazing for a 15 wk old baby! Now that Deb is here, she has gotten up and gone to her crate and is laying with her nose sticking out the door. She did not like the smell of the alcohol. Darling baby.

I'm going now to spend some time with Indy and talk to Deb some more and then say goodbye to my precious boy. I guess God thinks I've had him long enough and wants him back. Wish he didnt have to suffer so much though.

I'll post tomorrow. Thank you for the thoughts.

Grayson's mom · 12-23-2006, 07:49 PM

I am sorry you are having to make this difficult choice. I hope you and your baby get some rest. I am glad you have such a good friend.

You are in my prayers

TootiesMom · 12-23-2006, 07:49 PM

God Bless You and Your Baby during this trying time....

daisy mae06 · 12-23-2006, 07:59 PM

Oh I feel For you Hun I hope that what ever you deside to do you know that you are doing the best you can for your Baby. Poor guy. Bless his lil heart.

Brookef18 · 12-23-2006, 08:32 PM

How heart wrenching!!! I'm so sorry you have to do this... your poor baby... You are a great mommy for thinking of him first! Your in my prayers and God Bless....

IluvLucy · 12-23-2006, 09:19 PM

I'm so sorry this is happening

RoxyJosMom · 12-24-2006, 02:11 AM

My heart goes out to you, Indy and your family. Being able to make the right decision for our babies and not for ourselves is one of the most difficult things we ever have to do. Indy is so lucky to have had such a loving and caring Mommy for 17 years. Whatever happens, I will keep you and Indy in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless you all. (((HUGS)))

bettyeanne · 12-24-2006, 02:13 AM

I am so terribly sorry. I know your heart is breaking right now and this decision is tearing you apart. It has to take an amazing amount of love to choose the best for Indy but remember, he has trusted and loved you for a lot of years and he trusts you now. I will be praying for you that God will grant you peace and comfort.

12-23-2006, 04:48 PM	#1
Tink's Mom With Indy In My Heart Donating Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 7,287	HELP - Tink's brother is so sick and our vet is closed!!! You may remember Indy had a grand mal seizure last week and injured his back. He is 17 years old. This afternoon and evening he is shaking and whimpering. Today he can barely walk so I'm carrying him when he needs to move. I gave him his Deracoxib today ( 1/4 of a 25 mg tablet) but that's not enough for his pain. I called the vet but they are closed and the emergency vet hospital is not answering. He hurts so much, he tried to bite my finger when I stroked his face and when he realized he was biting down, he whimpered and licked my hand. He is incontinent from the back injury but keeps trying to get up to pee. When he moves, he just yelps and tries to bite his leg. Does anyone have any ideas of what I can do to help him 'til I can get him to the vet? I think he may have to go across the bridge pretty soon, but it makes me crazy to watch him in so much pain. I just want to crush all my own pain meds in some pudding for him and just wait with him 'til he goes home. What shall I do? __________________ Villette's Designs Simply MarvelousTink, Bernie & Uncle Charlie Tink's on Dogster RIP my sweet Boo

12-23-2006, 05:24 PM	#2
Yorkie3 Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Indiana Posts: 4,372 Blog Entries: 1	If it were me, I would be calling any and all Vets or emergency hospitals. Some list their home phone in the phone book. Sure wish I could help you....... __________________ Janet Joey, Gidget, Fancy, Emilee My Web-site MySpace Pee Pads Blow Out Sale http://www.pee-pads.com/FreeShipping

12-23-2006, 05:36 PM	#3
Tink's Mom With Indy In My Heart Donating Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 7,287	Help is coming! I finally got hold of my friend who is a vet. She was out to dinner but is coming over now to see what she can do for him. She said she will probably give him an injection and then put him on a morphine drip to get his pain under control. She has known him all his life so I know she'll help us. __________________ Villette's Designs Simply MarvelousTink, Bernie & Uncle Charlie Tink's on Dogster RIP my sweet Boo

12-23-2006, 05:39 PM	#4
jenbermu Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: May 2006 Location: california Posts: 482	*I agree I would get on that phone and start calling numbers even try calling the next city near you...I would not be able to handle watchin my baby in pain ...Good luck...* __________________ Im Jenn , Hershey's and Kisses Mommy .. R.I.P My little Angels Mommy and I will FOREVER Miss you so much.We would have love to see you grow but someone else upthere needed you both more...

12-23-2006, 07:18 PM	#5
Amanda7 YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Upstate New York Posts: 909	Just read your post - how is Indy? Please keep us posted. __________________ Snickers and Baxter

12-23-2006, 07:28 PM	#6
yorkieaddict Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Southern Calif Posts: 792	Poor little guy! I am so glad you were able to get in touch with you friend. Hope only the best for Indy and you. __________________ My belongs to Molly, Princeton and Pinky http://www.onetruemedia.com/shared?p...edium=text_url

12-23-2006, 07:35 PM	#7
Jaspermom Yorkies Rock My World! Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: North Carolina Posts: 4,719	Oh poor Indy... My best to you and your furbaby. May you have the strength to get you through what lies ahead. Hugs to you. __________________ Glad SSLS Ladybugs RULE! Love my girlies! Wosie Dreama

12-23-2006, 07:42 PM	#8
Tink's Mom With Indy In My Heart Donating Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 7,287	All the vets here refer to the emergency animal hospital when they are closed. So, if the hospital doesn't answer, it can be tough going. Usually our vet picks up his private line because he only gives it out to his oldest or multi clients but he is out of town. If I hadn't reached Debbie, I was going to drive to Wisconsin Dells where the vet is that rescued Tink. My friend Debbie is a vet and is here now. Indy is sleeping (kind of) right now, but still crying. She gave him some liquid morphine to calm him. She examined him after he was calm and said she thinks it is time to let him go. She doesn't believe the pain can be controlled well enough for him to have any kind of life without morphine. So, I'm trying to make that decision right now. Tink has lain beside Indy all day which is a miracle. She hasn't jumped on him once or tried to bite his ears or bothered him at all except to give him kisses when he cries. The only time she has moved is to go potty. That is amazing for a 15 wk old baby! Now that Deb is here, she has gotten up and gone to her crate and is laying with her nose sticking out the door. She did not like the smell of the alcohol. Darling baby. I'm going now to spend some time with Indy and talk to Deb some more and then say goodbye to my precious boy. I guess God thinks I've had him long enough and wants him back. Wish he didnt have to suffer so much though. I'll post tomorrow. Thank you for the thoughts. __________________ Villette's Designs Simply MarvelousTink, Bernie & Uncle Charlie Tink's on Dogster RIP my sweet Boo

12-23-2006, 07:49 PM	#9
Grayson's mom Mommy's Little Boo Boo Donating Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Virgina Posts: 3,503	I am sorry you are having to make this difficult choice. I hope you and your baby get some rest. I am glad you have such a good friend. You are in my prayers __________________ Proud mom to Grayson Abby Dusty Pepper Ryan Gabriel and of course me Diane Grayson loves Tia

12-23-2006, 07:49 PM	#10
TootiesMom and Hopeys Mom Too Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Louisiana Posts: 3,756	God Bless You and Your Baby during this trying time.... __________________ Donna's little herd.... Tooties Dogster http://www.dogster.com/?271687 Hopeys Dogster http://www.dogster.com/?448723 and Tinker, TBone(RIP) Laci .. OH, and Me-Kitty!

12-23-2006, 07:59 PM	#11
daisy mae06 Kodi & Pixie 2 Donating Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: NEBRASKA Posts: 14,473	Oh I feel For you Hun I hope that what ever you deside to do you know that you are doing the best you can for your Baby. Poor guy. Bless his lil heart. __________________ OK Yorkie Rescue - http://okyorkierescue.org checkmeout>>http://www.myspace.com/tokayla

12-23-2006, 08:32 PM	#12
Brookef18 Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Cape Cod Ma Posts: 1,710	How heart wrenching!!! I'm so sorry you have to do this... your poor baby... You are a great mommy for thinking of him first! Your in my prayers and God Bless.... __________________ Brooke (Chewy's and Sadie's Mom) visit us on dogster dogster.com/dogs/700047

12-23-2006, 09:19 PM	#13
IluvLucy Lovin' Lucy & Rebel Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Georgia Posts: 3,981	I'm so sorry this is happening __________________ Kim , Lucy , and Rebel Proud members of the CrAzY cLuB In God we trust

12-24-2006, 02:11 AM	#14
RoxyJosMom Love The Verminator! Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: PA Posts: 3,958	My heart goes out to you, Indy and your family. Being able to make the right decision for our babies and not for ourselves is one of the most difficult things we ever have to do. Indy is so lucky to have had such a loving and caring Mommy for 17 years. Whatever happens, I will keep you and Indy in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless you all. (((HUGS))) __________________ Roxy loves Alphy Remi loves Millie Mom to RoxyJo & Remington , Fozzy Bear & Chloe , Cosmo T. & Juju B. Bird, Hank & Nosee

12-24-2006, 02:13 AM	#15
bettyeanne Donating YT 7000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Alabama, etc. Posts: 7,569	I am so terribly sorry. I know your heart is breaking right now and this decision is tearing you apart. It has to take an amazing amount of love to choose the best for Indy but remember, he has trusted and loved you for a lot of years and he trusts you now. I will be praying for you that God will grant you peace and comfort. __________________ Toto's Mom *http://www.dogster.com/?206581www.millbusters.com/forums* THE CRAZY CLUB http://yorkierescuecolorado.com/home.html ~ Proud Member of SRC ~"PP" ~ Tink's Friends**