Urgent question Polina is very sick

[TxVicki]

OMG I have so many tears in my eyes right now. What a beautiful baby she was. RIP beautiful Polinka.

It just makes me so mad what these puppymill do to these babies. I have had 3 I adopted from a puppymill and all 3 have since passed due to their medical issues.

Bless you so much for adopting Polinka and giving her life so much love.

[Mollysmom411999]

Beautiful, Beautiful, Beautiful tribute to a special little dog Polinka. You did an amazing job with the video and giving her the best years of her life.......Bless you , RIP Polinka

[megansmomma]

What a wonderful memorial tribute to your beautiful little Polinka. As I watched the video I kept thinking how loved she was by you. Your little girl had a wonderful like while was was with you. Even though she was only able to share 2 years of her life with you, she found your unconditional love. Polinka was brought into your life for a reason and she will always be part of your heart. Thank you for sharing such a toughing tribute to your little love.

[omichka]

Thank you all.

I have been pretty strong since she is gone. It just takes me too long to make a video. Actually, it helped me in the beginning, somehow, by making that video I felt she was with me...

Anyway, I would like to answer to this post:

Originally Posted by bwhelpton

Last June we lost our 5 year old Sassy to idopathic brain desease which I believe is the same as GME. (See Sassy's last days June 2010) Over a period of 2 months and over $4000 in vet bills (MRI, spinal tap, meds) she went from a happy fun loving Yorkie to the point of facial pralisis, partial blindness, head tilt, going in circles, to finially seiures.
At that point we had to have her put down. The hardest thing I have ever had to go through so I can sympathize with you.

I would never let Polinka suffer if she had those symptoms all the time.
She did have those when she had a relapse, but they gone away FAST because of treatment. What I learned fro my experience, most of vets do NOT know how treat this disease right. They do not give hight enough
doses in the very beginning.

While she was under treatment she never had any seizures/head tilt or circles. NEVER. She was ALMOST normal dog.

But I know what you are talking about because she had those symptoms when she had relapses. First relapse: head tilt, collapsing. circle. GONE in max two days. Second relapse - just collapsing and circle. It was the time when I lost my hope and was about to make hard decision. But she waned to live. ONE DAY only and her symptoms went away. Third relapse... I knew it will be the last one, but I couldn't imagine it will be soooo fast. Nothing helped her, in one day she complitely lost control of her body. I put her down immediately.


Just for everyone. Sometimes I ask myself... If something like that happens again.... what I will do.... Hard to answer. every dog reacts different way....

Also, very important if the owner is able to take care of that. And it is not about money only (although it IS expensive, it cost us probably more then $7K), it is just about care and attention.

My opinion, if any of those who have dog with same disease are not able to be almost 24/7, it would be best decision PROBABLY to put dog down. For dog's benefit.

I don't know if I am right or not, every situation is so different....

[omichka]

btw, I forgot to mention. My Jessica, who actually was always number one dog, became her normal. selfish girl, never missed Polinka, and very happy now. just a princess. so we back to our routine.... in 2010 we were hardly hiking because of Polinka.... long hiking was not a good idea in Polinka's case.
and I could't leave her for a long alone....

Thank you all and wish no one of you has same experience.

[RachelandSadie]

so sorry for your loss but bless you for giving that girl a happy life as long as you could. i takes a big heart to put all their time and money into loving a puppy mill dog that needs you. God bless you and rest easy in heaven little Polinka

[miabellaamoure]

I am a firm believer in things happening for a reason and without a doubt, Polinka was sent to you (and vice versa!) for her to find the love & comfort to help her through the next part of her life.

While I am tearful, I can't help but be so grateful to you for extending your heart to such a sweet deserving little girl!

Much love to you and Polinka where ever you are lil' one somewhere over the

Hugs,
Jo Ann

ps. forgot to add, your memorial video of Polinka was so beautiful and I recognized right away a lot of that amazing country that the west coast has to offer!

[omichka]

Thank you. WA is absolutely beautiful state. We have so many alpine lakes, trails... the nature is just amasing. I don't remember when I travel last time, because there are still more nice places to visit. Welcome to WA

[MTM 3]

What an amazing tribute to your little girl. I cried from the first picture. I'm so glad to know there are people out there like me who will do anything for their yorkies...and who take them everywhere too! I hope you are healing and that it gets easier for you. How is Polinka's sister/brother who is in all the pictures with her?

[omichka]

That's Jessica, my "monkey", my number one, the most spoiled, selfish girl, a small control frick in the house

btw, they came from same place, but I purchased her without knowing.
I have had her since she was 16 week sold. Now she is 7 yo

They are from different lines, for sure. Habits, personality, etc - everything is different.

[Buster Brown]

What a beautiful and touching tribute to Polinka. I am sitting here typing with tears streaming down my face. I thought of the the cruel beginning to Polinka's life. You could see the sadness in her eyes and ears. To go from the isolation and confinement of a cage to the beautiful outdoors with you. What a wonderful transition for her and you could see how she blossomed. I am deeply touched by the love and care you showed her and I know you got back as much as you gave. Thank you for making a difference and my heart goes out to you. Bless you and your sweet Yorkie Angel Polinka.

[omichka]

yep... this is why I had more feeling for her. Her ears were horrible, no hair at all, and she screamed when I touched it. But we fixed it fast. She had a C-section, although she was extremely undeweight in the beginning. just ribs.... She was afraid of hands so badly, so escaped from me to the corner somewhere in the house. She was fighting for her food. But she was the best learner, after a while she didn't have any bad habits.

Now you can see why she was my special girl. Jessica has too comfortable life, she thinks everyone is about her, this is why my feeling were more for Polinka, and I was happy as a child when Polinka did something good and was just happy.

Thank you all for support .

[ladyjane]

Polinka was a beautiful girl and it was clear to me from watching that video that she was so loved. What a wonderful gift you gave her ... from a shelter to a life of love with you!
Thank you for sharing this touching tribute to her.

[roseslevi]

I agree what a beautiful tribute to Polinka. The video is amazing and it is obvious how much you loved and cared for her.

[jencar98]

I am so very sorry for you and Polinka.

Your video tribute was absolutely beautiful. While I was crying with sadness for you both, I couldn't help being happy for her too. It was so obvious she was loved beyond words and your dedicated love gave her the very best years of her life.