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04-02-2013, 10:45 AM | #1 |
Yorkie Talker Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Dingmans Ferry, PA, USA
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| need prayers for an old timer. my little man Deever is 16 1/2. Before I say what's wrong with him, it may be easier to just say what isn't wrong. He is not seeing well in one eye because of a cataract, and his hearing is not very good. He has an enlarged heart, a mass in his lung, he has bad coughing spells, fainting and confusion issues at times so we do not let him in the yard any more. We retrained him to go out on the front porch where he'll have a roof over his head. During the day, he's wants to go out every half hour. Thank goodness my husband and I are retired and can give him constant attention. He's a pretty big guy, but he's down from 14 pounds to just over 10 pounds now, no matter how much we feed him. He also has a mass in the prostate and bladder. He was diagnosed last August with cancer and the vet gave him a month or so to live. We changed his diet, and give him K9 supplements. For the most part, he is still a hungry little bugger, eats everything you give him most days, and doesn't seem to be in pain. But this past week, he started crying when he wants to jump down off the couch. I don't know if he's just afraid, or if something is starting to go into his bones. He can't really exercisen too much without fainting so I think his muscles are getting weak. He had a really bad coughing spell yesterday. I thought OMG this is it. So mad at myself for freezing while my husband held him. He just keeps beating the odds and because he's outdone all the vets expectations I've had this false sense of security. Hid bloodwork is excellent, but the vet keeps telling me he's on borrowed time and told us to continue to spoil him, and that most likely he will go on his own. Then she said You know you have to put him to sleep if he gets worse???? what am I stupid? He will let me know when it's time. Sorry, I need to vent. I had to run back home to my mothers house 100 miles away recently for a month. She needed a pacemaker, and I feel terrible saying this, but I was so upset every day that I may never see my dog again. I couldn't wait to get home. I guess I need some sleep. We were doing shifts, but we tried something new. Great as he is, Deever now lets us put diapers and baby onesies on him at bedtime and is willing to sleep in his bed outside our door so we can sleep. He adapts to everything. I don't know how this little guy is still standing. I'll will never, ever have another dog like him. So very upset. I think it's hitting me. I am very grateful to have found this web site. please pray that my little guys goes peacefully. |
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04-02-2013, 04:49 PM | #2 |
Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: crooks, south dakota
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| Bless you for being such loving parents to this little man! I too, have an old guy..not sure how old he is since we got him at the animal shelter 4 years ago..maybe 12 plus? At any rate, he's on his second prescription of heart meds starting today. The first one worked for one month...Hold your little guy tightly in your arms..and just love him... |
04-02-2013, 04:56 PM | #3 |
Cedric♥Lola♥Keylo Donating Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Gilford, NH, USA
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| prayers to you and ur family and deever.....he sounds like one strong lil man who really loves his parents as much as they love him!
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04-02-2013, 05:04 PM | #4 |
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| You sound like a wonderful yorkie mom and have the same thoughts and worries like the other members here with elderly pups! Prayers to you your husband and Deever!
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04-02-2013, 05:05 PM | #5 |
Princess Sophie's Choice Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Clinton, IL, DeWitt County
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| Oh Lorri, I am so very sorry to hear that you are going through this. There is no love like the love that we have for our pets! Don't feel guilty about worrying about your fur baby when you needed to be away with your mom. My heart just breaks for you as we went through something very similar this past Christmas time. I am sending you many warm hugs and prayers for you and Deever so that G_d will give you peace when it is most needed! Blessings!!
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04-02-2013, 07:26 PM | #6 |
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| Prayers for your little guy!
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04-02-2013, 07:28 PM | #7 |
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| Prayers for you and sweet Deever.
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04-02-2013, 08:06 PM | #8 |
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04-03-2013, 02:33 AM | #9 |
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| Hugs and prayers for you both
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04-03-2013, 02:54 AM | #10 |
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| prayers for your little one
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04-03-2013, 03:13 AM | #11 |
Donating YT 3000 Club Member | Good thoughts and blessings to Deever and your family
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04-03-2013, 04:10 AM | #12 |
Yorkie Talker Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Dingmans Ferry, PA, USA
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| thanks to all of you for being so very nice. it's appreciated. |
04-03-2013, 04:36 AM | #13 |
Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: hannacroix,ny
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| Sounds like you have a very special little boy who has given you years of wonderful events and you sound like the perfect parents he deserves. It's never easy to see them age but look at all he's overcome just because he loves you. I'm sure your dedication and devotion has brought him back many times. I had a special little boy who lived to be only a day from his 7th birthday because of heart disease and I prayed everyday that I never would have to make the ultimate decision. The little bugger died in my arms in the most peaceful death I could have wished for him one Sunday morning. Just continue to enjoy his company as long as he is enjoying yours. My thoughts and prayers are with your family, you, your DH and Deever. Take one day at a time and enjoy all days he has left to share with you. |
04-03-2013, 04:38 AM | #14 |
YT 1000 Club Member | Sending prayers for your little one (as well as you and your husband). Hold your baby and love him; when he is ready to leave he will let you know. Please take comfort in knowing that you are doing all you can for him and God will not let him suffer.
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05-08-2013, 06:24 AM | #15 |
Yorkie Talker Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Dingmans Ferry, PA, USA
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| need some advise... spoke with the vet again yesterday. I wanted her to prescribe an appetite stimulator for Deever because he has been rejecting his dog food and K9 cancer supplements for over a week. He has lost 4 pounds over the last 10 months and has no reserve left. He's skin and bones. He eats steak and chicken without too much coaxing and I am managing to get in his heart medication 2x a day. But she said there is nothing she can do for him at this point, and keeps asking me about his quality of life. She said when he starts rejecting home cooked meals then I should bring him in to be put down. I have a feeling now that he's not taking the K9 supplements the cancer will take over rapidly. I don't know if I should or just get the inevitable over with before he has any pain or discomfort. He's almost 17, his age is not helping him. I just can't seem to bring myself to have him put down. He's not giving me the look, or maybe I don't want to see it. I'm so confused. |
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