How do I let go of my Brody?
 

Brody went to the vet today for his shots and the vet said not to waste my money his kidney values more than doubled since November. His bun is 92 and his creatinine is 4.5 and he doesn't feel he has much more time. The hard part is he is only 16 months old and even though I have 5 furbabies they are all different and special in their own way and I feel like life just won't be the same without him here. He has always been the life of the party and all the others always want to be with him and play with him.
Even though I knew since he was 6 months old that his kidneys never developed and his life would be short I still can't let him go. I keep hoping he'll beat the odds and live longer than all the vets said he would.

At this point he gets sick to his stomach everyday and doesn't want to eat much. The vet was surprised that he gained a little weight. I've been home cooking for him since he won't eat his kidney food anymore. He hasn't had a bad attack since the end of November I guess that is why I'm so upset I thought he was doing a little better.

Thank you all for listening. It helps to be able to come here and talk about this where I know you understand how much my babies mean to me and how hard this is. :(

How awful for both of you. Honey, I don't have the answers but I hope
and pray you get the strength to do what it best for you. If he's suffering
then you need to do something, if not then let nature take it's course.

I am so sorry your Brody is so sick,


Hugs,

I am so sorry to hear about Brody.:( I can't imagine losing one of mine. No words are going to heal your pain. Keep his memory close to your heart. I will keep you & Brody in my thoughts and prayers. HUGS!

I'm so sorry for you to have to face this. All I can tell you is that you'll know when it's time. As sad as that is, while right now he is just vomiting, he will invariably reach the point where his suffering is unbearable for him and you both. You'll know. That will be very hard for you. I'll send a prayer your way and his.

I could not have said it better. We will hold Brody and you in our thoughts and prayers and know that we are always here for you.

Huggs

I'm so sorry and can only offer you my prayers.

I am sooo sorry:( sending Prayers your way :hands::hands::hands:

Hugs to you. Your in my thoughts :(

oh, so sorry to hear this. My Gunnar is 17 months old today, so he is close in age to your Brody. I offer you prayers, condolences & ((hugs)). :aimeeyork Donna

i hope that you get the miracle you ask for the only advice i can offer is to take a pic of everything and video to that way when you miss him you can look at it and remember all the good happy times

Oh so sorry to hear that... I will keep you both in my prayers... and pray for a miracle.... may God Bless You Both

I am so sorry for you and Brody. I lost a dog to kidney failure years ago she was a golden retriever and she was 12 yrs old. I can't imagine losing one so young. My heart goes out to you at this difficult time.
What I did to help myself was I made a collage of all the funny pictures of Goldie and I put all her favorite toys in a bag along with a special letter to her and buried them under her favorite tree. I still have her ashes and it has been 6 year. I just can't part with them bc when I die I want her buried with me. I have her collage on the wall over my computer.
I don't think you ever get over it, it just gets a lil easier with time.
hugs go out to you~Joyce

My heart goes out to you. Hugs and prayers being sent your way. And what another poster said you with your great love for your dogs - will know - when it is time to let him go. Take lots of pics now - videos too - Try to get lots of you and him together, him with his packmates - everywhere any time.

Spend as I'm sure you do that special time with him. Holding him, gently stroking along his back and sides. You can gently take his ear leather between thumb and forefinger and visualize light and warmth moving from one finger to the other. It is very relaxing for you both. Touch him everywhere - let your fingers memorize the 'feel" of him.

Again I am so very very sorry

I am very sorry for Brody, and feel badly. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

I'm so sorry to hear this. I hope Brody has a miracle coming his way.

Thank you all for your kind words and support. It really means a lot to me to have friends that understand just how I'm feeling at such a difficult time. Even though I know there is nothing anyone can do to save my Brody it helps to talk about it. I joined yt looking for answers for Brody when I first got the news and soon learned that yt is a place I can come for great advice and a wealth of knowledge from people who really care.

I'll keep you all posted on how he is doing and thanks for the great suggestions on how to make my time left with Brody special.

I am so sorry, you both are in my prayers!!

I'm very sorry for you. If Brody is suffering you should let him go.I watched a friends dog die of kidney failure because his mom could'nt bear to have him put to sleep. It was horrible.:( Belive me dear you don't want little Brody to go thru that. You are in my prayers.

You and Brody are in my thoughts. It breaks my heart to read your words. When our Rodak was nearing the end, he just gave a look and we could see it in his face that he had had enough. I feel your love for Brody in your words. I believe in miracles and hope you and Brody get one.

I'm so sorry for you and Brody, that's such a difficult situation. :(

You'll be in my thoughts and prayers, I hope little Brody surprises everyone!

Thank you for sharing that with me. After all the crying I've done today it seems to make things a little clearer.

I am so very sorry. As a pet owner I've been in your situation and sometimes the hardest decision is the most loving.

I understand your pain and I'm very sorry. you both are in my prayers.

You really could not have said this any better.

NEVER let go of his memory. He will always be around as long as you live, as long as you remember the good times. God has a plan, God has a time. Enjoy the have you time.

My heart goes out to you,
Many xoxoxo from me and ZZ.

Enjoy the have you time.


There's something to chuckle at.. Lol.

ENJOY THE TIME YOU HAVE, better yet.

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I am so sorry to hear about Brody. I know the time you've had has been extremely special and you have given him a superior quality of life and will continue to do so for the rest of his days. I pray his days will be filled with love and joy...cherish your time!

I'm sorry about Brody too. This is an unfortunate thing to happen not just to you but to anyone. And I would be devasted just as well. Brody will always be there no matter what, even in spirit. We're all here for you.

I am so sorry about Brody. My Dixie also had congenital kidney failure and sadly passed at 6 months. Her Bun was over 400. I did take her to a nephrologist and he thought he could help her but she had too low of a kidney function. He told me he had many yorkies in his practice that were doing fine on medicine and fluids. He said they could do well if they had 25% kidney function or more. Sadly, Dixie was at 17-19%. I don't know if you have tried a specialist but thought I would share my experience. I do know that when Dixie's time came there was no denying it and we let her go. My heart goes out to you and I will keep you all in my prayers.