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03-05-2006, 03:42 PM | #1 |
Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: NC
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| Anyone Remember "Flossie"? End of the Road Here! Hey guys, Anyone remember the "When to Let Go Thread"? It was about my 18 year old poodle/lhasa apso mix that was my mother's dog that I took in. It has been well over a month now since I have noticed the signs of her life shortening. In the last week, Flossie is continuously drinking water and can not hold her bladder whatsoever. Since it has been warm in NC, I have been keeping her on my front porch during the day and bringing her in at night. Today has took a turn for the worst. Flossie has not made a sound in a long, long time...no barking, whining, growling, nothing! It looks like her bowels have shut down. She now has this high pitch bark (about 2 in a row) every minute or so. She is trying to use the bathroom but is backed up. She is covered in feces now. My heart is broken!!! Maybe I should not have let her come to this point. I just thought she would let me know when it was time and I now know...she is talking to me and telling me to let her go! She has been such a good dog but now I realize she is truly suffering. Everyone left feedback letting me know that I would know when it was time. I now know...It's time to let go! It sounds terrible but with her covered in feces I have to leave her outside tonight. I have made her a warm comfortable bed. She will have to be put to sleep tomorrow...no doubt about it! Anybody willing to talk here??? PLEASE! |
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03-05-2006, 03:47 PM | #2 |
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| I am sorry that you have to watch her go through this and not be able to comfort her. One feels so helpless, My heart goes out to you and to Flossie. Why do these thing always seem to happen on a weekend. |
03-05-2006, 03:56 PM | #3 |
Yorkie Kisses are the Best! Donating Member | OMGosh....That's so sad ....bless her heart... I would let her inside ...maybe set her up in the kitchen ? but let her be near you if you can....She shouldn't be outside alone....the smell may be bad but she may not understand why she's outside....and you want her to be as comfortable as possible.... but it sure sounds like that time ....and I'm so so sorry.... that same thing happened with my husbands cocker spaniel Princess....we made her a nice bed on her last day and spent time with her before going in....but it's so so hard to do this and I don't envy you at all....I hope she isn't in pain but it sounds like she is and that's just heartbreaking... My heart goes out to you and Flossie and you need to be strong for her...I'm very sorry. |
03-05-2006, 04:10 PM | #4 |
Yorkie Kisses are the Best! Donating Member | I'm just trying to help if I can....We took Princess in on a Sunday...our vet met us special just for her...but we also have a 24 hour ER nearby ... Do you have one close by so you can take her sooner than tommorrow ...if she's suffering you may want to see what's open and take her in tonight so her pain is over. It sounds like it's going to be a long night for your baby and I wish you all the best but just wanted to share this with you....I Again...I'm so sorry - this post was so hard to read. |
03-05-2006, 04:25 PM | #5 |
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| It would be heart warming if you could find within yourself the kindness to bring your poor dog inside so she can be close to you in case she passes on her own. It would be a terrible thing if she passed on while outside all by herself. I'm afraid you would feel guilty about that. Dig deep for some compassion and bring your loved one inside where she belongs and let her know that you are still there for her. God bless you.
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03-05-2006, 04:26 PM | #6 |
Donating YT 30K Club Member | I'm so sorry. I think Villette is right if you could end Flossies's suffering as soon as possible. If not please rethink leaving her alone outside on what will most likely be her last night. My heart goes out to you it is so hard to make the decision but it's also the kindest thing we can do when the time comes. Good luck.
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03-05-2006, 04:28 PM | #7 |
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| The last act of love and kindness you can do for her is bring her inside. Caan you get some baby wipes or something. Also, i don't understand if she is "backed up and bowels shut down" how can she be covered in feces. Please do not let her die outside alone. i wish I were there to hold her in my arms tonight and stroke her little head. |
03-05-2006, 04:31 PM | #8 |
Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: NEWPORT,AR
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| I feel for you and your baby and I know this is so difficult to make this decision and I have felt the despair and helplessness you are feeling since having to make the decision twice in the last year to relieve two of my sweet doggies of their suffering.Just make your pet as comfortable as you possibly can and let him know you are there nearby.Bless you both. Cathy and Yoshi |
03-05-2006, 04:36 PM | #9 |
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| I do to agree with the above posts, please bring her in and let her pass on with loved ones around her. My heart breaks for you, prayers are sent your way.... |
03-05-2006, 04:37 PM | #10 |
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| So sorry to hear about Flossie. Please just wrap her up in a towel and hold her. You can spray some Lysol later. My Yorkie died this way in my arms and I was really glad I was holding her until her last breath. Luckily, she was in no obvious pain. I am not sure I wouldn't give her a "bath" - being plugged up causes discomfort and she probably doesn't like being soiled either. Not a full bath just run warm water over only her back end to loosen the clog and remove the feces. Heat a towel in the microwave or use a heating blanket to keep her warm after her bath. I'll say a prayer for you both. |
03-05-2006, 04:42 PM | #11 |
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| We're all praying that you'll do the right thing for your little loved one. We love our pets for years and hate to see them suffer. Our hearts go out to you. But God works in strange ways at times. I wouldn't be too surprised if he saw that she passes on her own so you don't feel so guilty about it. But please let your dog know that it is OK that she go ahead without you. Tell her that you'll be OK. That's important for you to say to her. Go ahead and bring her inside so you can hold her, love her and talk to her. She probably needs this very much at this time. God bless you.
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03-05-2006, 04:44 PM | #12 |
I Love Thor Donating Member | I am so sorry to hear this story about Flossie. She doesn't sound good. I can understand what you are going through. This past July we had to have our Brittany Spaniel put out of her pain. It was soo heart breaking, but she couldn't walk anymore and she started loosing control of her bowels like your Flossie. The vets came to our house on a very beautiful day. We just loved Lola so much. We took her into the garden, and my mom held her in her arms and embrassed her against her body. I couldn't be there for that part but my mom and dad said that it was peaceful. It is something that is very upsetting but you have to find peace because the ones that pass are somewhere special now. It too was Lola's time to go. Just think of all the ways that Flossie has brought happiness to your and your mothers lives. I agree and think that she should be brought inside, or taken in tonight. Maybe you could give her a sponge bath to clean her up some (we did this with our dog Lola) and make her a nice warm bed next to yours. I live in NC as well, and it's cold out there right now. I am sorry that this difficult time in your life is full of hard decisions, but you will be okay, and so will Flossie, just make her last hours/minutes on earth peaceful and loving. |
03-05-2006, 04:49 PM | #13 |
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| I am so sorry. We will be in prayer for you and your Flossie. God bless you and your family during this time of grief.
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03-05-2006, 04:49 PM | #14 |
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| Kerri, my heart is breaking for you. I am sorry, so very sorry. I know the pain of making the decision. Sending hugs cindy |
03-05-2006, 04:55 PM | #15 |
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| Kerri, I am so sorry for you! And for your Flossie. I do agree that I don't think she should be left outdside alone all night. She won't understand. Especially after being inside at night. If there is some kind of emergency vet in your area I would take her there tonight so she can be at peace. I know its heart breaking, I have been there. My heart just breaks when someone is loosing a member of there family. I hope that she can go on to the rainbow bridge in peace with minimal suffering. God bless her. She has had a long happy life Im sure. Good luck. If you need anything please let us know.
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