Miss Sammy is so pretty. She looks like a picture of health in that picture. Please do keep us updated. I will be praying for a miracle.

Thank you so much for your sweet comments & most of all your prayers:love-hug3

Sammy UPDATE...
 

As I said earlier, it felt a bit like Hospice around here yesterday and in the evening I'm sure our neighbors must have been wondering what kind of gathering was going on at my house with all the cars.

All five of my children came home with their families to say their good byes to Miss Sammy...even my one daughter who's not a "dog person" felt the need, too.

The neighbors must have really been thinking it might've been one of us who's dying when a doctor arrived, too...lol...it was just my friend who knows & loves my son. She's not even a "dog person" either and she said she just had to come to see Sammy!

Amazingly, Miss Sammy actually wanted to be right in the mix of things last night and although a little wobbly on her feet at times she did attempt to greet (or say her own goodbyes) to each of us.

During the night, she seemed to be fading but, at the same time just not ready to leave us yet. Her breathing has become a bit more labored and her eyes are just so forlorn.

An odd thing also occurred last night...her vaginal (labia) area started to become stiff. I checked with my pal the Internist (since it was so late in the evening to call our Vet) and she suspects the body is preserving where the blood flow is going at this point.

Even though there was a point during the night that my son felt we might be losing Sammy, she was still here with us when we awoke. She is less this morning than she was physically yesterday. Today, she's not just wobbly on her feet but, her legs are having more difficulty to even support a standing position.

For my son, Mike...this lil' Beagle has been like a child to him and I think that's what has been so devastating for all of us to watch him go through. At one point last night, I noticed Miss Sammy's leather collar & tags wrapped around his wrist. Just wanting to hear that Sammy jingle-jangle of her tags as she used to romp thru the house...I don't know.

Will keep updating as we continue on this journey with Miss Sammy...thanks to those who've been listening & for the prayers!

Hugs to you all:love-hug3

I lit a candle for Sammy and pray that whatever happens is best for her...

Please light a candle for Sammy

Sorry... wrong link...

Group *Sammy* Candles - Light A Candle

Thank you so much for your thoughtfullness!

I just lit a couple...one for me & one for Sammy's :aimeeyork-pack :)

I too lite a candle.. I will continue to keep her in my thoughts and prayers... ((hugs))

I forgot to mention...I whispered your message for your Mitzi :angelyork into our lil' Sammy's ear for you...I'm sure they'll meet up somewhere over the :rbyorkie:

Hugs:love-hug3

Thank you so much... that is really sweet! We still miss her so much...

How is Sammy? I am still praying for that miracle.

Did your vet happen to try Epogen injections? They can sometimes be a life-saver for anemic animals-- the cat who lives at my workplace has hemolytic anemia, and we've nearly lost her a few times only to have the Epo bring her back from the brink.

Keeping you and your doggies in my thoughts.

Sammy UPDATE...
 

Sorry for not updating sooner...my oldest daughter & her kiddies had been in town for our planned vacation when all of this happened with Sammy so, I stole away with them for a couple days to Sea World in San Diego.

My son kept me apprised of Sammy's condition while we were away. As much as I hate to get our hopes up without seeing a follow up lab report for Sammy...I almost think I see a slight tiche of the palest of pinks in her gums & the quick of her toe nails, too. I'm also afraid that my eyes are fooling me so, we'll wait till her next appointment on the 30th to see what her blood counts are then.

Here's what I do know for sure...Sammy's appetite is improving. My son is feeding her DogSure, boiled chicken & a few of her kibbles. She seems to prefer to just graze but, grazing is eating...so, that is good. Her weight actually went from 19.8 lbs. to 21.4 lbs, too. She's drinking fluids, lot's of water & DogSure in between meals. She's doing her regular potty business like before.

At first, she lay just in my son's bed and could barely lift her head up off of his comforter but, now she travels (still wobbly) on her own from his bed to lay beneath my chair in my office where she will rest for hours.

My son even carried Sammy to her park where she's used to running around on walks and let her just lay there in the grass to smell her old stomping grounds and feel the wind blow through her coat. He said he hoped that old familiar places might trigger a will to live or if nothing else, she could relive some good memories of days gone by.

So, for her appetite, weight gain & increased interest in her regular routines...I'm just going to say it...she's doing better! If not for all the Sammy prayers & her candles lit for her recovery...I wouldn't have believed my eyes! So, thank you to ALL who've sent prayers or positive thoughts Sammy's way...we :love: you!

Will continue Sammy's updates...

Thank you so much for the update. I was getting worried that she had taken a turn for the worse. It sounds like your son is doing a wonderful job nursing her. I pray that she will continue to strengthen.

Thanks for the update. I sure hope that Sammy continues to improve. Give her hugs for us.

Epogen
 

PennysMum had asked the question about Epogen injections. I too was wondering about that. Did the vet give her Epogen?

I was hoping that there would be some good news!! Im so happy to hear that Sammy is doing a little better. I will continue to keep her in my thoughts and prayers.. ((hugs)) Thanks so much for the update.
Im off to light another candle!! :)

We too... and we keep praying!

Sammy UPDATE...
 

Sammy's condition continues to be the same...she's not ready to leave us yet!

Tomorrow, I have a follow up appointment for my Bella's who has CT & her recent ear infection so, we decided to bring Sammy in, too. She has an appointment on the 30th but, we'd really like to see what her blood counts really are.

Both my son & I would just like to know for sure if her numbers are really coming up or if our eyes are just fooling us into "thinking" we're seeing improvements when we're not.

We definitely know for sure the eating is an improvement so, that's real and she's getting more strength to have some interest in where we are.

Yesterday, we brought her out to my parents home for a family farewell for my daughter & grandkiddies who were getting ready to fly home and although she slept most of the day...she did get up to eat & drink & smell her cousin, Mimi (my youngest son's LH Mini Dachshund). Normally on drives, she would drool excessively (ick!) but, now she lays in her Snoozer carseat zonked out & dry around the chomps for the entire trip of about an hour.

Will update tomorrow when we get some new numbers to report...crossing our fingers for an improvement!

PS. I will also check on the "Epogen" injections as suggested earlier by PennysMum...Thank you for that suggestion, too!

No, Sammy never received Epogen but, tomorrow when we take Sammy in for a follow up appointment we intend to check into this.

I had read a little bit about Epogen for canine use and when we hear what our Vet thinks...we'll have to weigh the risks of using this.

Our Vet had mentioned a blood transfusion when her numbers drop further but, he cautioned that this would just be for comfort measures only and not a cure.

I would think I would try for anything at this point if they don't have much hope for her . If she's not going to get better without treatment , what have you got to loose? Maybe her a bit sooner ,Maybe it could give all of you a few more years together but at least you will know you did everything you could to save her. And you could very well get a miracle, they do happen every day you know. Just know that whatever you decide and whatever happens, It' was meant to be. Animals come in to our lives for a reason, lots of them for both them and us. No matter how long or short her life may be, just know you both got something beautiful out of it.

Just rechecked Bella's appointment card...it's for the following day (7/23) so, will update on Thursday if no significant changes occur in the meantime...please keep those prayers & good thoughts coming for our girl! :D

We so :love: all of YT kindness shown to Sammy:animal36

Thanks for another update.. I keep checking everyday.. Im happy to hear that she is no worse. I will continue to keep her in my thoughts and prayers ((hugs))

Thank you so much for updating on Sammy. I lit a candle for her and will continue praying that she will surprise us all. Thoughts and prayers to you all. Becky

Just checking in on Miss Sammy.

hope she has continued to get better... keeping her in my thoughts and prayers... (hugs)

hoping to hear good news on the update...

Blessings !!!

Checking for any news on Miss Sammy. Hugs to all.

How is she doing?

Prayers for Sweet Sammy:hands: