I just found out my 15 yr old yorky Myles is in Kidney failure

[KimInMD]

Oh Denise, I'm so sorry. We are in the midst of c.r.f. with our sweet Lucy as well. She hated the special canned food, was listless and losing so much weight. I then tried cooking a special diet recipe from the vet. She hated the ground beef and rice in it. She much prefers chicken and potatoes. So, after discussion with my vet, I started cooking our own low phosphorus recipe. Lucy is eating, has more energy, and has gained weight. While her numbers haven't improved, they haven't gotten any worse either. At this point, I'd do whatever works to keep Myles eating and comfortable. Are you administering sub q fluids? I know we are fighting a losing battle, but if cooking for Lucy buys her some precious time, I'll gladly do it for my little sweetheart. Gentle hugs.

[DBlain]

wow Kim that is some great advice you gave Denise, perhaps she can try what you are doing. 15 years is a ripe old age for a pup, you must be giving him lots of love and great care, but no matter how long they live it's never long enough. Do the best you can and cherish all the moments you have with him.

[mayer5]

i can not believe since i posted about myles having kidney failure how quickly he has gone down hill i have been crying all week
he is shaky can hardly stand up he is sooo limp when u hold him very weak very sad i just put a call into the md i am considering having to put him to sleep i am just trying to prepare myself because it is not going to be easy
just wanted to talk with you guys b/c i know you understand
i cant stand to see him like this

denise

[chachi]

Originally Posted by mayer5

i can not believe since i posted about myles having kidney failure how quickly he has gone down hill i have been crying all week
he is shaky can hardly stand up he is sooo limp when u hold him very weak very sad i just put a call into the md i am considering having to put him to sleep i am just trying to prepare myself because it is not going to be easy
just wanted to talk with you guys b/c i know you understand
i cant stand to see him like this

denise

Im sorry to hear Myles is doing so badly sometimes it is the kindest thing you can do is put them to sleep and out of mysery it doesnt make it easy though and I wouldnt want to be in the position your in but know it is inevitable that I will someday at a later date. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers and I am hoping with all hope and caring for you that things get easier

[southernbelle04]

I am so very sorry. I have no experience but I would like to say ill keep you guys in my prayers.

[GeorgiesMomma]

Denise I am so sorry to hear about Myles. I am praying for you both.

[MidnightUnicorn]

((Big Hug))

[xFoxyx]

Just know whatever your decision it's the right one for your sweet baby. He will let you know when it's time. It is the hardest decision you can make but you make it out of love. He knows that. My prayers are with you.

[mayer5]

Thank you!

[lynzy420]

Hold your little sweetie, whispers in the ear...he will let you know, I know how hard this is, give your little guy a kiss for me...will keep you in my thoughts....so very hard I know....I really do...

[jeane]

I am so sorry to hear about Myles. My prayers are with u at this difficult time

[Yorkieville200]

Originally Posted by mayer5

If anyone read my previous post about myles you will know who i am talking about. I did take him to the vet yesterday he did blood work to see how his kidneys were to determine if he was capable of undergoing teeth extractions. He called just now and said his renal function worsened. He is not capable of undergoing surgery. How sad is this I have been crying, does anyone have any yorkies in my boat. He said low protein diet he is hardly eating now he doesnt eat much protein. a lot of fluids just supportive care. He is comfortable not in pain It is just sad to know he may die soon
thanks
denise

Denise,

I know what you are feeling. I lost my sweet Sydney, to chronic renal failure 18 months ago. She was 14 years, 10 months, and 11 days old. And, she was my "Heart & Soul" dog.

And now, my younger (13 year, 8 month old) Yorkie, ,was diagnosed in early renal failure, in July.

If you want, I can p.m. you a homemade renal failure diet, that my Vet gave me. Hill's gave it to Vet's whose dogs will not eat their canned k/d.

The important thing is to feed Myles, smaller meals, on a more frequent basis.

And cherish every second with him.

I cannot begin to express my sadness for you & your sweet Myles.

Sheila

[YorkieMommieof3]

I my Billie for 14 long years he developed renal failure as well. Take time to make happy memories of him. I know it is hard. I have his older sis now at 11 she has some signs of a heart murmur. I know it hurts to think of the what ifs enjoy the now

[Lap Princess]

I'm so sorry for what you're going through. It's really, really hard, and there isn't any way to truly prepare for that loss. Keep your baby comfortable as long as you can. I agree, they'll let you know when it's time. I lost one of my dogs in his prime to a sudden hemmorhaging tumor and the other i put down at 14. Neither way is preferable or easier. i think I cried more over losing my dogs than when either of my parents passed. Go figure!

Hugs and payers for you & your furbaby!

[Teresa Ford]

I am very sorry. Prayers for you, Myles and your family. It is such a blessing you have each other. I know he loves you with all his heart.