I just found out my 15 yr old yorky Myles is in Kidney failure - Page 3 - YorkieTalk.com Forums

yorkiemini · 09-05-2012, 05:14 PM

Oh Denise,
I have been where you are, as I'm sure others here have been. None of us can tell you what to do, of course. You know your Myles better than anyone and he is relying on you as he always has. You will do your best for him- we all know that. It will hurt, but you will do what is best for Myles in the end and feel good that you were there for him.

Blessings and prayers for you and Myles.

MikaTallulah · 09-05-2012, 06:17 PM

Posted on your other thread about SQ fluids.

Cherish everyday you have together. You have had 15 years with Myles more than I have ever had with any of my furrbutts. I only has 4 years with my Zoey before I lost her to tainted jerky leading to renal failure.

My prayers are with you.

lynzy420 · 09-05-2012, 06:31 PM

Can't stop thinking of you and your pup...I sure hope you know that we all understand and feel your pain...some of us have been exactly where you are. We are all trying to offer you comfort.

We all know that wether you have your pup for a few months or 15 years, that no amount of time together is enough...the love and devotion they give to us stays with us forever...there are few things any of us can say to ease your pain right now...but know we truly understand EVERYTHING your feeling right now and only want comfort for you and your pup...I for one wish I could give you a huge hug right now...

mayer5 · 09-11-2012, 08:10 AM

Thank you all
Myles is still here I am having a difficult time making the decision to put him to rest. He is not taking his meds for the uti anymore hardly eating although he is drinking i am basically taking him out to go to the bathroom if he doesnt go in my house and i do feel like he is comfortable in his bed not in pain so thats what is stopping me from putting him to rest but if he continues to not eat i do not know how much longer i could keep him at home with us he really has no quality of life
i just tried even baby food with him he took a few licks that was it

any help
or thoughts
thanks
denise

Sammy Mommy · 09-11-2012, 11:47 AM

You and Myles have been on my mind so much. I went thru the same thing with my Sammy and it is heart wrenching. Sending hugs and prayers to you both. If you ever need to talk, please pm me. Valerie

GeorgiesMomma · 09-11-2012, 12:44 PM

Denise I have been thinking about you and sweet Myles. I will pray for you to know when the time is right. It's ok if it's not right now I promise I understand how you feel. I am here if you need someone to talk to.

anniernc · 09-14-2012, 08:34 AM

Praying for you and your little Myles. My Heidi lived her last 3 1/2 years in chrocic kidney failure (I lost her 11 days shy of 18 years) My vet gave her sub-q fluids for 3 days after her diagnosis. He also put her on enalapril, Azodyl, liquid vitamins and a prescription canned KD food. He sent her home on sub-fluids twice a day that we later changed to 125-150cc per day. For the most part she did really well but there were times that it was tough. She went into congestive heart failure once during that time and the emergency vet wanted to euthanize her but I wouldn't let them. They put her in oxygen and gave her lasix and sedated her until my vet opened the next day. He didn't give us much hope at all but around 1 in the afternoon he called and told us to please come get her because she was barking her head off and getting so stressed (I never left her anywhere and when she was in the vet getting fluids those 3 days I would bring her in at 6am, stay with her until they closed, they would capp off her IV and we would go home and start it all again the next day) My girl was so tough and didn't want to give up. Please email me if you need to talk and I can tell you more of my experience. I don't believe my Heidi was in any pain until the end and that's when I had to make the most difficult decision of my life and then it tool them 3 tries before her little heart stopped beating. Good luck with your baby and I'm here if you need me along with many others.

mayer5 · 11-11-2012, 05:43 PM

My Myles went to heaven today all on his own at home peacefully. It was a sad sad day for us.

kjc · 11-11-2012, 05:46 PM

I'm so sorry. RIP Myles. Hugs to your Mom,

GeorgiesMomma · 11-11-2012, 05:47 PM

I am so sorry you lost Myles. RIP sweet boy you are loved.

MikaTallulah · 11-11-2012, 05:54 PM

RIP Myles

lisaly · 11-11-2012, 06:02 PM

I am deeply sorry for your loss. Nothing can prepare us for losing one loved so dearly, but in time the memories of the love you shared will bring you more joy than the pain you are now feeling. Myles will forever be a part of your heart since love lasts forever.

yorkietalkjilly · 11-11-2012, 06:33 PM

I'm so sorry to read this about Myles. Even though he was elderly and sick, I know what a shock the actual final goodbye still is. You did everything possible for him and he had a wonderful life, passed on under the kindest, gentlest of circumstances. He has left a hole in your heart but love and memories help that pain ease some in time. R.I.P., Myles.

KimInMD · 11-11-2012, 07:04 PM

I'm so very sorry for your loss. I'm sure your heart is broken. Myles was such a special boy. I'm sure he knew he was loved.

Yorkieville200 · 11-12-2012, 04:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mayer5

My Myles went to heaven today all on his own at home peacefully. It was a sad sad day for us.

Denise,

Myles is in Heaven, healthy & happy, and one day, you will see him again.

R.I.P. Sweet Myles.

From our many e-mails, I know you did your very best for him. Please take comfort in that knowledge.

He lived a long, loved life.

My heart aches for you.

(((Gentle Hugs)))
Sheila

09-05-2012, 05:14 PM	#31
yorkiemini Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: USA Posts: 4,285	Oh Denise, I have been where you are, as I'm sure others here have been. None of us can tell you what to do, of course. You know your Myles better than anyone and he is relying on you as he always has. You will do your best for him- we all know that. It will hurt, but you will do what is best for Myles in the end and feel good that you were there for him. Blessings and prayers for you and Myles. __________________ . Cali , and Cali's keeper and staff, Jay No, not a "mini" Yorkie - She loves to motor in her Mini Cooper car

09-05-2012, 06:17 PM	#32
MikaTallulah YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: NJ Posts: 1,812	Posted on your other thread about SQ fluids. Cherish everyday you have together. You have had 15 years with Myles more than I have ever had with any of my furrbutts. I only has 4 years with my Zoey before I lost her to tainted jerky leading to renal failure. My prayers are with you. __________________ Beware of Nestle Purina Cozy (4/06), Roxy & Zoey (2/08), Lucy (4/09); Buddy 4/09- Rescued 12/11); Mika ('98) & Tallulah ('00) RIP Harley 4/2009; Lucky 11/2010; Zoey 4/2012

09-05-2012, 06:31 PM	#33
lynzy420 Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: USA Posts: 7,652	Can't stop thinking of you and your pup...I sure hope you know that we all understand and feel your pain...some of us have been exactly where you are. We are all trying to offer you comfort. We all know that wether you have your pup for a few months or 15 years, that no amount of time together is enough...the love and devotion they give to us stays with us forever...there are few things any of us can say to ease your pain right now...but know we truly understand EVERYTHING your feeling right now and only want comfort for you and your pup...I for one wish I could give you a huge hug right now... __________________ The Above advice/comments/reviews are my personal opinions based on my own experience/education/investigation and research and you can take them any way you want to......Or NOT!!!

09-11-2012, 12:44 PM	#36
GeorgiesMomma I love TBCG! Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: MD Posts: 7,227	Denise I have been thinking about you and sweet Myles. I will pray for you to know when the time is right. It's ok if it's not right now I promise I understand how you feel. I am here if you need someone to talk to. __________________ Morgan Mommy toGeorgie boy & Isaiah RIP sweet Coco 10/12/99-8/1/12 Read About Georgie's Experience with Atlantoaxial Instability (AAI) Here!

11-11-2012, 05:46 PM	#39
kjc I♥PeekTinkySaph&Finny Donating Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Baltimore, Maryland Posts: 18,872	I'm so sorry. RIP Myles. Hugs to your Mom, __________________ Kat Chloe Lizzy PeekABooTinkerbell SapphireInfinity

09-11-2012, 08:10 AM	#34
mayer5 Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: lyndhurst,nj usa Posts: 96	Thank you all Myles is still here I am having a difficult time making the decision to put him to rest. He is not taking his meds for the uti anymore hardly eating although he is drinking i am basically taking him out to go to the bathroom if he doesnt go in my house and i do feel like he is comfortable in his bed not in pain so thats what is stopping me from putting him to rest but if he continues to not eat i do not know how much longer i could keep him at home with us he really has no quality of life i just tried even baby food with him he took a few licks that was it any help or thoughts thanks denise

09-11-2012, 11:47 AM	#35
Sammy Mommy Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: New York Posts: 3,896	You and Myles have been on my mind so much. I went thru the same thing with my Sammy and it is heart wrenching. Sending hugs and prayers to you both. If you ever need to talk, please pm me. Valerie

09-14-2012, 08:34 AM	#37
anniernc YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Brooks, Ga. Posts: 1,003	Praying for you and your little Myles. My Heidi lived her last 3 1/2 years in chrocic kidney failure (I lost her 11 days shy of 18 years) My vet gave her sub-q fluids for 3 days after her diagnosis. He also put her on enalapril, Azodyl, liquid vitamins and a prescription canned KD food. He sent her home on sub-fluids twice a day that we later changed to 125-150cc per day. For the most part she did really well but there were times that it was tough. She went into congestive heart failure once during that time and the emergency vet wanted to euthanize her but I wouldn't let them. They put her in oxygen and gave her lasix and sedated her until my vet opened the next day. He didn't give us much hope at all but around 1 in the afternoon he called and told us to please come get her because she was barking her head off and getting so stressed (I never left her anywhere and when she was in the vet getting fluids those 3 days I would bring her in at 6am, stay with her until they closed, they would capp off her IV and we would go home and start it all again the next day) My girl was so tough and didn't want to give up. Please email me if you need to talk and I can tell you more of my experience. I don't believe my Heidi was in any pain until the end and that's when I had to make the most difficult decision of my life and then it tool them 3 tries before her little heart stopped beating. Good luck with your baby and I'm here if you need me along with many others.

11-11-2012, 05:43 PM	#38
mayer5 Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: lyndhurst,nj usa Posts: 96	My Myles went to heaven today all on his own at home peacefully. It was a sad sad day for us.

11-11-2012, 05:47 PM	#40
GeorgiesMomma I love TBCG! Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: MD Posts: 7,227	I am so sorry you lost Myles. RIP sweet boy you are loved. __________________ Morgan Mommy toGeorgie boy & Isaiah RIP sweet Coco 10/12/99-8/1/12 Read About Georgie's Experience with Atlantoaxial Instability (AAI) Here!

11-11-2012, 05:54 PM	#41
MikaTallulah YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: NJ Posts: 1,812	RIP Myles __________________ Beware of Nestle Purina Cozy (4/06), Roxy & Zoey (2/08), Lucy (4/09); Buddy 4/09- Rescued 12/11); Mika ('98) & Tallulah ('00) RIP Harley 4/2009; Lucky 11/2010; Zoey 4/2012

11-11-2012, 06:02 PM	#42
lisaly Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Long Island, New York Posts: 5,892	I am deeply sorry for your loss. Nothing can prepare us for losing one loved so dearly, but in time the memories of the love you shared will bring you more joy than the pain you are now feeling. Myles will forever be a part of your heart since love lasts forever.

11-11-2012, 06:33 PM	#43
yorkietalkjilly ♥ Love My Tibbe! ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: D/FW, Texas Posts: 22,140	I'm so sorry to read this about Myles. Even though he was elderly and sick, I know what a shock the actual final goodbye still is. You did everything possible for him and he had a wonderful life, passed on under the kindest, gentlest of circumstances. He has left a hole in your heart but love and memories help that pain ease some in time. R.I.P., Myles. __________________ Jeanie and Tibbe One must do the best one can. You may get some marks for a very imperfect answer: you will certainly get none for leaving the question alone. C. S. Lewis

11-11-2012, 07:04 PM	#44
KimInMD Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Baltimore, MD. Posts: 1,078	I'm so very sorry for your loss. I'm sure your heart is broken. Myles was such a special boy. I'm sure he knew he was loved. __________________ Kim- Mom to Lola, Mia, Allie, and Lucy, always in my heart