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sugarmamma · 02-18-2012, 09:00 AM

Brian, I am just now seeing this.

I am beyond

for you and Joan and also for Robby and the other 3 musketeers

I know this process has to be tearing the heart out of the both of you. Please update when you can.

gemy · 02-18-2012, 10:23 AM

Just dropping by to let you know I am thinking of you and Robby, hope you are getting some rest.

Hugs to you and your family. We are here if you need to vent/share your worries

kjc · 02-18-2012, 09:30 PM

Sending up more prayers for your family and you....

lillymae · 02-19-2012, 09:54 AM

I just can't get your baby out of my mind & Praying he will be OK.

lillymae · 02-23-2012, 11:47 AM

No news yet ? Still praying for your baby.

navillusc · 02-23-2012, 12:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lillymae

No news yet ? Still praying for your baby.

^ Ditto^

Teresa Ford · 02-23-2012, 12:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lillymae

No news yet ? Still praying for your baby.

Many of us are following this thread. We are praying for you and your family, and your baby.

bWY39 · 02-23-2012, 12:24 PM

We had a long talk with the vet tonight.

We have been advised to consider doing the "noble thing" for the little man.
He has a brain tumour which can not be removed and this is making him extremely frightened. This is why he defends himself by biting and growling if you go near him.

The vet advised that his "quality of life" is rock bottom and keeping him is doing him no favour at all.

Right now I am unable to make a decision. I look at him with love in my heart and tears in my eyes my head is bursting.

I just do not have the guts to take him for that final injection and allow him to go like that.

He has had all the tests and each test says the same thing, nothing can be done.

I need opinions I just do not know what to do for the best.

Am I being cruel keeping him ??

For Gods sake somebody help me PLEASE

axelsangel · 02-23-2012, 12:33 PM

I know it is the hardest thing in the world to lose one of your babies, but i would honestly have to agree with the vet and say do the noble thing especially if all the tests say there is nothing that can be done and his quality of life is rock bottom. I will keep praying for you and little Robby. Miracle do happen and maybe one will come your way and things will turn around for the best. Big hugs!

chachi · 02-23-2012, 12:40 PM

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Originally Posted by axelsangel

I know it is the hardest thing in the world to lose one of your babies, but i would honestly have to agree with the vet and say do the noble thing especially if all the tests say there is nothing that can be done and his quality of life is rock bottom. I will keep praying for you and little Robby. Miracle do happen and maybe one will come your way and things will turn around for the best. Big hugs!

I agree. Im so sorry

Joyce Adams · 02-23-2012, 02:21 PM

I'm so very sorry for your family, I just can't imagine the hurt...

lillymae · 02-23-2012, 04:19 PM

I know that you have said but I need to confirm. You went to a Neurologist & not just a vet ? They did an MRI & Spinal Tapp ? & your dog is really only a youngster ? It is possible but not likely that your dog has a brain tumor. It is most likely a subarachnoid cyst caused by build up of spinal fluid, caused by a Chiari malformation at the base of the skull. The other possibility would be Cushings which causes a tumor either on the adrenals OR the Pituitary & most often the Pituitary which is in the brain. Cushings can be treated but needs to be tested for by Blood. Did they give a name to the tumor & if so what is it ? If you don't know then def call & ask them.If this is a subarachnoid cyst then there is Treatment of very little expense.

sugarmamma · 02-23-2012, 04:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bWY39

We had a long talk with the vet tonight.

We have been advised to consider doing the "noble thing" for the little man.
He has a brain tumour which can not be removed and this is making him extremely frightened. This is why he defends himself by biting and growling if you go near him.

The vet advised that his "quality of life" is rock bottom and keeping him is doing him no favour at all.

Right now I am unable to make a decision. I look at him with love in my heart and tears in my eyes my head is bursting.

I just do not have the guts to take him for that final injection and allow him to go like that.

He has had all the tests and each test says the same thing, nothing can be done.

I need opinions I just do not know what to do for the best.

Am I being cruel keeping him ??

For Gods sake somebody help me PLEASE

Brian, I'm so sorry

If you feel that you have had all of the testing done possible and trust the opinions, you have to look out for Joan and yourself and the other 3 members of the pack.

I just don't know how you go about wrapping your head around it.......I'm very very sorry....

lisaly · 02-23-2012, 05:38 PM

I first read about little Robbie today, and I am so saddened to hear about his diagnosis. You and Joan are such loving people, and I can feel how much you love your little boy by reading your words. I wish I could do more than offer you my support. Sometimes all we can do for our babies is to care for them, give them the medical care and nurturing that they need, and to shower them with love. You and Joan have given Robbie so much of your hearts and your devotion. I'm so sorry.

gracielove · 02-23-2012, 06:20 PM

It is the most difficult decision to make. It's hard enough to know when to have an older dog put down but to have to make that decision for a youngster must be the worst. I assume they must have seen the tumor on the MRI.
Quality of life is what it comes down to. If he is afraid and not enjoying his life then there is not much question about what must be done. It does not of course make it any less difficult. You are the one that is actually seeing him and what he is going though. You and your wife have been dealing with this for a while. You must love and pity the little guy so much. It is difficult to gauge pain in an animal. A young animal that has had a condition for a while may be compensating and dealing with the pain. It is possible that pain is effecting his personality and actions. I pray you and your wife will come to a decision and be at peace about doing the right thing.

02-18-2012, 09:00 AM	#76
sugarmamma Donating YT 18K Club Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Yorkie Zoo Posts: 34,152	Brian, I am just now seeing this. I am beyond for you and Joan and also for Robby and the other 3 musketeers I know this process has to be tearing the heart out of the both of you. Please update when you can. __________________ Lisa, Mom to Curri Bee Vindi Loo Tikka Masala Sugar Baby

02-18-2012, 10:23 AM	#77
gemy YT 2000 Club Donating Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Huntsville,Ont,Canaada Posts: 12,340 Blog Entries: 2	Just dropping by to let you know I am thinking of you and Robby, hope you are getting some rest. Hugs to you and your family. We are here if you need to vent/share your worries __________________ Razzle and Dara. Our clan. RIP Karma Dec 24th 2004-July 14 2013 RIP Zoey Jun9 th 2008-May 12 2012. RIP Magic,Mar 26 2006July 1st 2018

02-18-2012, 09:30 PM	#78
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02-23-2012, 12:24 PM	#83
bWY39 Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Ellesmere Port England Posts: 2,973	We had a long talk with the vet tonight. We have been advised to consider doing the "noble thing" for the little man. He has a brain tumour which can not be removed and this is making him extremely frightened. This is why he defends himself by biting and growling if you go near him. The vet advised that his "quality of life" is rock bottom and keeping him is doing him no favour at all. Right now I am unable to make a decision. I look at him with love in my heart and tears in my eyes my head is bursting. I just do not have the guts to take him for that final injection and allow him to go like that. He has had all the tests and each test says the same thing, nothing can be done. I need opinions I just do not know what to do for the best. Am I being cruel keeping him ?? For Gods sake somebody help me PLEASE __________________ RIP My Little Man...You will be in our hearts for ever

02-23-2012, 12:33 PM	#84
axelsangel Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: chesnee, sc, us Posts: 80	I know it is the hardest thing in the world to lose one of your babies, but i would honestly have to agree with the vet and say do the noble thing especially if all the tests say there is nothing that can be done and his quality of life is rock bottom. I will keep praying for you and little Robby. Miracle do happen and maybe one will come your way and things will turn around for the best. Big hugs! __________________ *Link*

02-19-2012, 09:54 AM	#79
lillymae YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Idaho Posts: 4,544	I just can't get your baby out of my mind & Praying he will be OK.

02-23-2012, 11:47 AM	#80
lillymae YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Idaho Posts: 4,544	No news yet ? Still praying for your baby.

02-23-2012, 02:21 PM	#86
Joyce Adams Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Kentucky Posts: 2,995	I'm so very sorry for your family, I just can't imagine the hurt... __________________ Have a great day... Mommy to Yoshi and Miss Priss

02-23-2012, 04:19 PM	#87
lillymae YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Idaho Posts: 4,544	I know that you have said but I need to confirm. You went to a Neurologist & not just a vet ? They did an MRI & Spinal Tapp ? & your dog is really only a youngster ? It is possible but not likely that your dog has a brain tumor. It is most likely a subarachnoid cyst caused by build up of spinal fluid, caused by a Chiari malformation at the base of the skull. The other possibility would be Cushings which causes a tumor either on the adrenals OR the Pituitary & most often the Pituitary which is in the brain. Cushings can be treated but needs to be tested for by Blood. Did they give a name to the tumor & if so what is it ? If you don't know then def call & ask them.If this is a subarachnoid cyst then there is Treatment of very little expense. Last edited by lillymae; 02-23-2012 at 04:23 PM.

02-23-2012, 05:38 PM	#89
lisaly Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Long Island, New York Posts: 5,892	I first read about little Robbie today, and I am so saddened to hear about his diagnosis. You and Joan are such loving people, and I can feel how much you love your little boy by reading your words. I wish I could do more than offer you my support. Sometimes all we can do for our babies is to care for them, give them the medical care and nurturing that they need, and to shower them with love. You and Joan have given Robbie so much of your hearts and your devotion. I'm so sorry.

02-23-2012, 06:20 PM	#90
gracielove YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: NY Posts: 6,582	It is the most difficult decision to make. It's hard enough to know when to have an older dog put down but to have to make that decision for a youngster must be the worst. I assume they must have seen the tumor on the MRI. Quality of life is what it comes down to. If he is afraid and not enjoying his life then there is not much question about what must be done. It does not of course make it any less difficult. You are the one that is actually seeing him and what he is going though. You and your wife have been dealing with this for a while. You must love and pity the little guy so much. It is difficult to gauge pain in an animal. A young animal that has had a condition for a while may be compensating and dealing with the pain. It is possible that pain is effecting his personality and actions. I pray you and your wife will come to a decision and be at peace about doing the right thing.