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LaurenPatrice · 02-15-2011, 11:07 AM

Sending prayers for you. I am so sorry, I can't imagine how hard that must be. My Winston is a schnauzer, they are wonderful dogs. I wish you all the best in your decision. In the end, we have to consider the life that they are living. It is so hard to let go but sometimes it is best for the little one.

Lil Sis · 02-15-2011, 11:33 AM

I am so sorry you are going through this. I have not lost a pet to old age ...... yet... but after reading some post on here I have been thinking about it at times. I think we are lucky because we have people with so much knowledge to help us. I look foward to read if some of the med helped, and like one poster said.... treasure all the time you have.

You have my thoughts and prayers.....

Yorkieville200 · 02-15-2011, 12:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Sandysbabies

Some of you might remember our little schnauzer, Tina, getting caught in our recliner. Tina has demenia (almost 14) and it gets harder everyday because she can't see real well either. She will stand and look at the walls or just walk, walk, walk. She got in the water bowl the other night and turned it over and was just drenched. Carpet too. Last night she got under the bed and took forever to get her out. I am so afraid she will get hurt again, I have been putting her in her kennel at night. Its hard because she needs to go tee tee or get a drink so often. I am literally wore out, because she has to be watched constantly. She eats good and will just hop and run like she did when she was young. The only thing she bumps into the things when she does this. To groom her is a nightmare. I can hardly keep her still long enough to do anything. I don't know what to do, but my husband is not ready to let go either. Gosh, it is so hard. We love them like our children and it hurts to see her like this. Pray for her and us to have the wisdom to know when its time.

Sandy,

My Sydney is in chronic renal failure. She will be 15 in April, Lord willing.
Is it possible to put Tina in a bathroom at night, and cover the floor with wee wee pads?

And keep her water in there? We have a water bottle for Sydney. Do you think Tina would learn to use one, to prevent her from turning her bowl over?

You need to get some rest. I know what you are going through.

But you do need your rest, in order to take care of her.

You will know, when it is time to let her go.

I will keep you and your husband and Tina in my prayers.

We love our girls, like they are our children, too.

Sheila

Sandysbabies · 02-15-2011, 01:45 PM

Tina also has CHF. She takes lasixs for that and enapril for blood pressure. Her demensia is too far advanced, I believe, for anything to help. She has been sleeping in her crate at nite and doing really good. I get up early and let her go tee tee on papers in the garage, and surpising enough she is doing good like that. She has always been a tart and would bite if you picked her up. She is no bigger than the yorkies and fiesty as heck. But now that she is sick she wants her mama to hold her and she will be just as loving. I read where they would either be that way or completely turn from their families. I have had to put 2 down and it literally makes me sick to my stomach to think about it. Thank you so much for your thoughts and prayers. To me, you just don't give up but take care of them until its that time. We lost one to diabetes and the other to cancer. But, I would do it all over again. Taking care of them is nothing to the love they give back to us. I guess until that time comes, I will have to take naps when she does and rest when I can. lol!!! Little wart has alot of energy. She started walking the other morning (about 4 in the morning) and this was before I started putting her back in her crate at night, and I timed her and she walked for 65 min. before she finally just fell out on the floor and went to sleep. I appreciate just being able to talk about it because we all need support at times. Thank you again for each one of you and your input.

Sandysbabies · 02-15-2011, 01:50 PM

I forgot to say too, that we bought her a water bowl that can't be turned over. It has high ridges on the side and will not spill even if it happens to be kicked. I had to order it and can't wait to try it.

Yorkieville200 · 02-15-2011, 02:00 PM

Oh, Sandy. My heart truly goes out to you. CRF alone is rough enough.

We lost our 1st Yorkie to CRF in 1998, to CRF, at the age of 13 years and two months.

We did everything that we could possibly do for her. And when we lost her, it ripped our hearts out.

So, when we got the diagnosis on Sydney in October, I thought, "No, not again."

She is doing very well on a homemade diet. Her BUN & Creatine actually dropped in Nov. after a month on the diet. She is still in CRF though.

And we will continue to do everything we can possibly do for her. She is our heart.

You are so very right, they give us so much more than we could ever give to them.

I have to get up at 5:30 every morning for mass, or my husband and I do Communion Services when our Pastor is away,(as he is right now) and Sydney is already up. This is my girl that would sleep until 7:00 A.M. and don't we dare wake her before! LOL

It does help to talk about it with other people that are going through the same thing.

Please don't hesitate to P.M. me

Hugs,
Sheila

R_Z · 02-15-2011, 03:16 PM

It's never easy to see a pet age. You just have to remember all the good times and enjoy her as long as you can.

jacquelinebabco · 02-15-2011, 03:26 PM

My prayers are with you it's got to be the hardest thing to go through. I use to go to bed and pray that my Ember would just not wake up every night.

MI Yorkielover · 02-15-2011, 03:42 PM

I am so sorry you are going through this heartbreaking time. My thoughts and prayers are with you. I understand your pain as we had to put our yorkie Baby down when she was 16 years. She developed cancer. For us we knew it was time when she began to moan in her sleep, was no longer active and couldn't control her bladder. We couldn't let her suffer. Your Tina knows she is well loved and trusts your decisions. Try to stay strong and know we are thinking of you.

lisaly · 02-15-2011, 03:45 PM

My little girl had dementia the last year of her life, so I understand your exhaustion and the emotions you have. She passed away in June soon before her seventeen birthday. Ashley was still very responsive with us but she was also very dependent and needed a great amount of care. She also was on enalapril for an enlarged heart. Anipryl helped Ashley a great deal, particularly her anxiety, and it gave us the peace of mind that she was not suffering and still a happy little girl. In our daily walks she started to sniff around and be alert once again, and I was thrilled to see that happen. We would have done anything to protect her from harm, so I know the worry you feel. If there are any questions you have or need the support of someone who has lived through it, just let me know what I can do. Every second with Ashley was precious, and I am grateful that I was able to have the time I had with her. I know people didn't understand why we allowed our life to be turned upside down for our little girl and thought it would be a relief when she passed away, but they were so very wrong. I can tell how much you love your baby, and I'm so sorry you have to go through all of this. I'd recommend boots or shoes to protect her paws with the pacing, particularly if it is outside. Though it was enlarged, Ashley's heart and lungs were strong because we walked a couple of miles most days. She was almost never left alone, but she would pace until the point of collapse when we weren't with her. The thread that Bonnie started on Alexander might give you hope. My heart breaks for you. You are not alone here, and there are so many people that understand your love for Tina. You will both be in my thoughts and prayers.

Lizzie07 · 02-15-2011, 06:41 PM

It breaks my heart to read about Tina. I would do what you are doing and try to make the time she has as wonderful and loving as possible. Hopefully your vet can make some suggestions as to how to help Tina. I truly sympathize with what you are going through.

Sandysbabies · 02-15-2011, 07:57 PM

It really helps to know there are people that understand. When you have a special needs dog all the things you go through for them is worth it. I always said God had His hand on little Tina for a reason. She has been a trouper. She survived a blood disorder when she was only a few months old because of prayer. They thought sure she would bleed out at home but she made it. She has a heart murmur and the vet said not to let her get overly tired but she needed to not have too much excercise. That is what worried me too about so much paceing she does. Several years ago I had Max, Mandy, Tina's portrait made for father's day. (all schnauzers, 2yrs. apart) Max and Mandy are gone now and I am soooooo glad I have their portrait hanging out in the sunroom. I would not take nothing for it.

143julz · 02-16-2011, 07:01 AM

Just stopping by to let you know you are in my thoughts

I hope today is a good for you all

Dzbabykel · 02-16-2011, 07:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 143julz

Just stopping by to let you know you are in my thoughts

I hope today is a good for you all

I wanted to come by and say the same thing, I've been thinking of you.

Sandysbabies · 02-16-2011, 02:20 PM

Today has been a hard day. She is asleep and is breathing very deeply. Kayla, Lexi, and Dudley keep going in the bedroom to check on her. Its so sad because they realize something is wrong. I have cried and cried and it hurts so bad to see her just laying there. Just talked to my husband at work and he said when he checked on her and took her to tee tee last night she seemed real anxious in her kennel. Just standing and staring. He said he thought it might be better not to confine her at night and if she needed to walk, let her walk. He said he felt like it might help to work some of the fluid off her little body. I had not thought of that but it might help her to be able to move around. I think I am going to put her little bell back on her collar, like she had when she was little. She was a tiny little thing and the bell helped us keep up with her. lol!!!! Keep her in your prayers and me too, I am a basket case. Appreciate y'all so much.

02-15-2011, 11:07 AM	#16
LaurenPatrice YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Louisiana Posts: 555	Sending prayers for you. I am so sorry, I can't imagine how hard that must be. My Winston is a schnauzer, they are wonderful dogs. I wish you all the best in your decision. In the end, we have to consider the life that they are living. It is so hard to let go but sometimes it is best for the little one. __________________ Mommy to Remy and Winston

02-15-2011, 11:33 AM	#17
Lil Sis Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: South Florida Posts: 8,008	I am so sorry you are going through this. I have not lost a pet to old age ...... yet... but after reading some post on here I have been thinking about it at times. I think we are lucky because we have people with so much knowledge to help us. I look foward to read if some of the med helped, and like one poster said.... treasure all the time you have. You have my thoughts and prayers..... __________________ Shinja mom to Remy lil Sis to Bailey and Sammy

02-15-2011, 03:42 PM	#24
MI Yorkielover Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Michigan USA Posts: 3,317	I am so sorry you are going through this heartbreaking time. My thoughts and prayers are with you. I understand your pain as we had to put our yorkie Baby down when she was 16 years. She developed cancer. For us we knew it was time when she began to moan in her sleep, was no longer active and couldn't control her bladder. We couldn't let her suffer. Your Tina knows she is well loved and trusts your decisions. Try to stay strong and know we are thinking of you. __________________ Jackie Loves Sophie R.I.P ."Baby"* our little girl 1993-2009*

02-15-2011, 03:45 PM	#25
lisaly Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Long Island, New York Posts: 5,891	My little girl had dementia the last year of her life, so I understand your exhaustion and the emotions you have. She passed away in June soon before her seventeen birthday. Ashley was still very responsive with us but she was also very dependent and needed a great amount of care. She also was on enalapril for an enlarged heart. Anipryl helped Ashley a great deal, particularly her anxiety, and it gave us the peace of mind that she was not suffering and still a happy little girl. In our daily walks she started to sniff around and be alert once again, and I was thrilled to see that happen. We would have done anything to protect her from harm, so I know the worry you feel. If there are any questions you have or need the support of someone who has lived through it, just let me know what I can do. Every second with Ashley was precious, and I am grateful that I was able to have the time I had with her. I know people didn't understand why we allowed our life to be turned upside down for our little girl and thought it would be a relief when she passed away, but they were so very wrong. I can tell how much you love your baby, and I'm so sorry you have to go through all of this. I'd recommend boots or shoes to protect her paws with the pacing, particularly if it is outside. Though it was enlarged, Ashley's heart and lungs were strong because we walked a couple of miles most days. She was almost never left alone, but she would pace until the point of collapse when we weren't with her. The thread that Bonnie started on Alexander might give you hope. My heart breaks for you. You are not alone here, and there are so many people that understand your love for Tina. You will both be in my thoughts and prayers. __________________ *Lisa and* Katie *Ashley 6/10,* *Gracie 2/04,* Kiwi 10/03, and Jolie 7/93 .

02-15-2011, 06:41 PM	#26
Lizzie07 YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Ball Ground, GA Posts: 1,262	It breaks my heart to read about Tina. I would do what you are doing and try to make the time she has as wonderful and loving as possible. Hopefully your vet can make some suggestions as to how to help Tina. I truly sympathize with what you are going through. __________________ Kristan Lizzy's mom

02-15-2011, 01:45 PM	#19
Sandysbabies YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 2,234	Tina also has CHF. She takes lasixs for that and enapril for blood pressure. Her demensia is too far advanced, I believe, for anything to help. She has been sleeping in her crate at nite and doing really good. I get up early and let her go tee tee on papers in the garage, and surpising enough she is doing good like that. She has always been a tart and would bite if you picked her up. She is no bigger than the yorkies and fiesty as heck. But now that she is sick she wants her mama to hold her and she will be just as loving. I read where they would either be that way or completely turn from their families. I have had to put 2 down and it literally makes me sick to my stomach to think about it. Thank you so much for your thoughts and prayers. To me, you just don't give up but take care of them until its that time. We lost one to diabetes and the other to cancer. But, I would do it all over again. Taking care of them is nothing to the love they give back to us. I guess until that time comes, I will have to take naps when she does and rest when I can. lol!!! Little wart has alot of energy. She started walking the other morning (about 4 in the morning) and this was before I started putting her back in her crate at night, and I timed her and she walked for 65 min. before she finally just fell out on the floor and went to sleep. I appreciate just being able to talk about it because we all need support at times. Thank you again for each one of you and your input.

02-15-2011, 01:50 PM	#20
Sandysbabies YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 2,234	I forgot to say too, that we bought her a water bowl that can't be turned over. It has high ridges on the side and will not spill even if it happens to be kicked. I had to order it and can't wait to try it.

02-15-2011, 02:00 PM	#21
Yorkieville200 YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: IL Posts: 2,179	Oh, Sandy. My heart truly goes out to you. CRF alone is rough enough. We lost our 1st Yorkie to CRF in 1998, to CRF, at the age of 13 years and two months. We did everything that we could possibly do for her. And when we lost her, it ripped our hearts out. So, when we got the diagnosis on Sydney in October, I thought, "No, not again." She is doing very well on a homemade diet. Her BUN & Creatine actually dropped in Nov. after a month on the diet. She is still in CRF though. And we will continue to do everything we can possibly do for her. She is our heart. You are so very right, they give us so much more than we could ever give to them. I have to get up at 5:30 every morning for mass, or my husband and I do Communion Services when our Pastor is away,(as he is right now) and Sydney is already up. This is my girl that would sleep until 7:00 A.M. and don't we dare wake her before! LOL It does help to talk about it with other people that are going through the same thing. Please don't hesitate to P.M. me Hugs, Sheila

02-15-2011, 03:16 PM	#22
R_Z Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Memphis, TN USA Posts: 1,078	It's never easy to see a pet age. You just have to remember all the good times and enjoy her as long as you can.

02-15-2011, 03:26 PM	#23
jacquelinebabco Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: hannacroix,ny Posts: 1,363	My prayers are with you it's got to be the hardest thing to go through. I use to go to bed and pray that my Ember would just not wake up every night.

02-15-2011, 07:57 PM	#27
Sandysbabies YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 2,234	It really helps to know there are people that understand. When you have a special needs dog all the things you go through for them is worth it. I always said God had His hand on little Tina for a reason. She has been a trouper. She survived a blood disorder when she was only a few months old because of prayer. They thought sure she would bleed out at home but she made it. She has a heart murmur and the vet said not to let her get overly tired but she needed to not have too much excercise. That is what worried me too about so much paceing she does. Several years ago I had Max, Mandy, Tina's portrait made for father's day. (all schnauzers, 2yrs. apart) Max and Mandy are gone now and I am soooooo glad I have their portrait hanging out in the sunroom. I would not take nothing for it.

02-16-2011, 07:01 AM	#28
143julz Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Largo, FL Posts: 1,294	Just stopping by to let you know you are in my thoughts I hope today is a good for you all __________________ Dudley Doo and Dexter too!!! RIP (12/93-10/08) MY LIL JULZ!!!

02-16-2011, 02:20 PM	#30
Sandysbabies YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 2,234	Today has been a hard day. She is asleep and is breathing very deeply. Kayla, Lexi, and Dudley keep going in the bedroom to check on her. Its so sad because they realize something is wrong. I have cried and cried and it hurts so bad to see her just laying there. Just talked to my husband at work and he said when he checked on her and took her to tee tee last night she seemed real anxious in her kennel. Just standing and staring. He said he thought it might be better not to confine her at night and if she needed to walk, let her walk. He said he felt like it might help to work some of the fluid off her little body. I had not thought of that but it might help her to be able to move around. I think I am going to put her little bell back on her collar, like she had when she was little. She was a tiny little thing and the bell helped us keep up with her. lol!!!! Keep her in your prayers and me too, I am a basket case. Appreciate y'all so much.