Iluvalldogs,
Thank you for the thorough entry. It alleviates some of the urgency by knowing this disease is progressive. With Bandit being 13 I cannot expect a miracle, but like most would prefer the best case scenario where death isn't immediate, the pup is never in great discomfort, and acceptance is the final stage...basically a full life where when it is time to pass that everyone, including him, knows it and accepts it. As much as a dog can understand, that is.
I now know to at least ask the vet why enalapril vs. vetmedin? Being able to expect 2-4 more years with Bandit in this existing condition is a little reassuring too, knowing if he makes it to 16-17 years, we are very fortunate.
Sorry to hear about Peanut, but nice to know that up until the end your family and Peanut could still enjoy time together and played with each other right up until then. Bandit's toys (skunky, moo moo, blue fishy, turtle, chippy, baby bear...the list goes on and on) are everything to him and I know he would be very depressed if the time ever came where he doesn't get to play anymore! |