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dottiesyrky · 04-01-2013, 10:27 AM

Oh how we who have lost our furbabies know the pain of a loss! It is so hard especially as you have loved your boy for so long. The only comfort one can have if the inevitable sadly comes is that you were selfless and did the best for your baby. With my girl, she seemed fine until I took her in for what I thought was a mild tummy upset. The terrible diagnosis was kidney failure and after that she went down so fast, it was so sudden and unfair. I had no idea she was so sick. She must have been in pain and discomfort as her kidneys were almost totally shut down, but I never knew. The guilt of this haunts me and I wish I had recognized her pain sooner and given her peace.
On a more positive note, it is possible that he is only in the early stages of his diseases and is not feeling bad at this time. If he still enjoys walks and treats, that is a good sign. The vet will tell you what the prognoses are and what quality of life you boy is having. So love him and enjoy him as you have done over the years. When the time comes he will be free of pain and at peace. Only we mourn and feel the pain. Praying for you and your baby and hoping you will enjoy him for some time.

04-01-2013, 10:27 AM	#12
dottiesyrky Donating YT Addict Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: SW USA Posts: 2,505	16 Oh how we who have lost our furbabies know the pain of a loss! It is so hard especially as you have loved your boy for so long. The only comfort one can have if the inevitable sadly comes is that you were selfless and did the best for your baby. With my girl, she seemed fine until I took her in for what I thought was a mild tummy upset. The terrible diagnosis was kidney failure and after that she went down so fast, it was so sudden and unfair. I had no idea she was so sick. She must have been in pain and discomfort as her kidneys were almost totally shut down, but I never knew. The guilt of this haunts me and I wish I had recognized her pain sooner and given her peace. On a more positive note, it is possible that he is only in the early stages of his diseases and is not feeling bad at this time. If he still enjoys walks and treats, that is a good sign. The vet will tell you what the prognoses are and what quality of life you boy is having. So love him and enjoy him as you have done over the years. When the time comes he will be free of pain and at peace. Only we mourn and feel the pain. Praying for you and your baby and hoping you will enjoy him for some time.