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emilyann · 11-08-2007, 08:23 PM

I'm not sure where I need to post this as it really has nothing to do with a Yorkie but prayers would be greatly appreciated.

My grandma is an absolute dog lover and she's never went through a period of her life without having a dog by her side. She has major heart problems, congestive heart failure and has recently been put on home oxygen while she sleeps at night. She's had her current dog (Baby) ever since she was a puppy and she's always been a hefty dog up until recently when she's lost an enormous scary amount of weight. So after me harping on her non-stop she had her vet appointment for today where the outcome was unexpected and extremely hard for my grandmother to take on. My grandmother knew it wasn't going to be good but she didn't think it'd be as bad as it is. Her dog has the same thing she does... congestive heart failure (not sure if it's the same thing in dogs) and her kidneys are failing her... she used to be over 100 lbs and she now only weighs 40 lbs which is a big difference especially in a like... 2 month (or less) span. My grandmother called me a few minutes ago absolutely upset. The vet gave her some medicine to help prolong her life somewhat but really only gave it about another month (if that). She's had this dog for around 10 years, so. She also told me she'd most likely not get another dog because of her own health condition and didn't want to get another one then her pass away and have to "throw the dog off on someone else" which I responded to if she was to get another one she wouldn't have to "throw it off on someone else" because I'd gladly take it and she knows I'd treat it and spoil it like crazy.

It's crazy because the dog used to eat so much.... she used to have to keep up with Baby and keep food in her bowl or she'd whine and now she barely eats so the vet told her to spoil her every now and then and get her to eat anything as long as she's eating... so she told me she dropped Baby off at home then went back to town and went through the drive-thru at Dairy Queen and got her a medium order of fries... she also let me know if she had to she'd go buy her the best steak and fix it for her. I feel so bad for her and Baby.

11-08-2007, 08:23 PM	#1
emilyann Lovin' My LilBug! Donating Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Kentucky Posts: 2,513	Please pray for my grandmother and her dog I'm not sure where I need to post this as it really has nothing to do with a Yorkie but prayers would be greatly appreciated. My grandma is an absolute dog lover and she's never went through a period of her life without having a dog by her side. She has major heart problems, congestive heart failure and has recently been put on home oxygen while she sleeps at night. She's had her current dog (Baby) ever since she was a puppy and she's always been a hefty dog up until recently when she's lost an enormous scary amount of weight. So after me harping on her non-stop she had her vet appointment for today where the outcome was unexpected and extremely hard for my grandmother to take on. My grandmother knew it wasn't going to be good but she didn't think it'd be as bad as it is. Her dog has the same thing she does... congestive heart failure (not sure if it's the same thing in dogs) and her kidneys are failing her... she used to be over 100 lbs and she now only weighs 40 lbs which is a big difference especially in a like... 2 month (or less) span. My grandmother called me a few minutes ago absolutely upset. The vet gave her some medicine to help prolong her life somewhat but really only gave it about another month (if that). She's had this dog for around 10 years, so. She also told me she'd most likely not get another dog because of her own health condition and didn't want to get another one then her pass away and have to "throw the dog off on someone else" which I responded to if she was to get another one she wouldn't have to "throw it off on someone else" because I'd gladly take it and she knows I'd treat it and spoil it like crazy. It's crazy because the dog used to eat so much.... she used to have to keep up with Baby and keep food in her bowl or she'd whine and now she barely eats so the vet told her to spoil her every now and then and get her to eat anything as long as she's eating... so she told me she dropped Baby off at home then went back to town and went through the drive-thru at Dairy Queen and got her a medium order of fries... she also let me know if she had to she'd go buy her the best steak and fix it for her. I feel so bad for her and Baby. __________________ love my lillybug! rags and ribbons!