I think Cassie is dying

[JuliannaB]

Originally Posted by broodizt

Hello everyone,

Just returned from ER seeing my little girl, t/w doctors, techs, etc. Got there before 7PM it is now 9:20PM, so very tired, so forgive me if update is brief.

Head Dr on duty discussed this morning about doing lung aspirate to try to further investigate Cassie's situation. I and my holistic Vet are against this, we feel this could kill her in her current weakened and fragile state. However on a positive note, since the homeo's she is doing much better. She is eating, drinking and down to 34% O2. Resting comfortably. Sleeping a lot but not struggling to breathe. They will try to wean her off tonight very slowly, if possible. Still on the imipenem. The head doctor at the ER told me the entire staff has been taking the aromatherapy remedy my holistic vet gave to Cassie to help them cope with their jobs and calm themselves down. My holistic Vet and I were hysterical. She said, if I would have known, I would have sent more (LOL).

I t/w a pet communicator today in order to see if I could get some closure and help with healing the grief over losing Muffin. By nature I am a very difficult person to convince, although I think of myself as a very spiritual person who walks a spiritual path in life. But my rational, left brain side is very strong so I am not easily convinced or swayed unless I really have evidence that something extraordinary has occurred. I am on the fence about my encounter with this particular pet communicator. I was hoping for much more. I need lots of specifics and very few generalities, and this was quite the opposite, with lots of generalities and very few (like two) specifics. All other specifics were wrong or couldn't be understood. So I have to admit that i was disappointed, but not surprised.

Although I am still in terrible grief, it made me realize that I must be there for my baby Cassie, as she is the one who needs me now, she is the one who is still here, she is the one who is suffering and struggling to survive, so if nothing else, the encounter made me take stock and realize that I have to go on and help the one that I can help. I still can't stop crying, or longing for my Muffy. I still can't stop aching for her warm soft little body. But I know that I have to be positive for Cassie, and so I am taking my holistics to help with healing the grief and with being present and open to joy in this world.

Thank you for being there for me to help me in my life journey. You are a very important part of my life in so very many ways, and on so very many levels. Thank you for being my teachers, my friends, my support system, my counselors, my cheerleaders, my Yorkie Talk family. And that is what we are, family, from all across the country and the world, I think. We are one, connected by love and spirit, and connected to and by all the animal souls that we have ever loved.
In gratefulness
Shellie

Thank you for the update. I continue to send you positive thoughts and certainly a miracle that your baby comes home again.
What you wrote about YTalk was very touching in deed! I am proud to be a part of this community. May all the prayers and positive thoughts keep you comforted during this difficult time.
All the very best of outcomes coming your way, and oh... a big group hug!!

[broodizt]

She's out of O2, still being syringe fed, but stable at this time, per phone call from doctor!

[kjc]

Originally Posted by broodizt

She's out of O2, still being syringe fed, but stable at this time, per phone call from doctor!

Yay! WTG Cassie! Sending more prayers for you both!

[docmartin]

Originally Posted by broodizt

She's out of O2, still being syringe fed, but stable at this time, per phone call from doctor!

Wonderful news, what a little champ Cassie is...

Martin & Crystal (Home alone)

[LanaHamilton]

Keep fighting little Cassie, that's great Shellie!!!!

[JuliannaB]

Thanks for the update. What great news!! Continued positive thoughts coming your way. Cheers!

[Kaitlynx89]

What great news! WTG Cassie

[patchesmom10]

Way to go Cassie keep it up Sending prayers and thoughts

[MauiGirl]

Shellie, it is wonderful to hear good news that she is improving. Still praying that this will continue. She is an amazing little fighter, and hope she recovers soon.

[Verbena]

I am so glad it hear that! Keep it up Cassie

[Buster Brown]

I have not been on and just caught up on the setback and was relieved to read that sweet Cassie is doing better. I felt so bad for you when I read you were saying "What am I doing wrong" NOTHING You are being there 100% for Cassie. I am sorry that it did not work out with the communicator but at least I brought you to a personal understanding and perhaps a better head/heart space for you to be in for now. Even though I am not on much I still send prayers for you and Cassie. Best wishes

[yorkiemini]

Shellie, sending continued prayers for Cassie and for you. Was heartened to hear the good news about the 02.

Shellie you are awesome. With all you have been through you and Cassie are an impressive pair. You are so there for her and she knows that.

I have learned so much from you and can only hope I would be able to handle all you are managing. Muffy is in a good place, Cassie needs you and you have spiritually and physically answered that call.

No doubt you and your vet supporters are doing everything humanly possible. The YT prayers will weigh in as well

[wemple2]

Love good news, especially when it comes to Cassie. So, very happy to hear she is off the oxygen. She is one determined little fighter for sure. She knows how very much you love her and support her in every possible way. We will all continue to love and support her as well with our thoughts, comfort and prayers. Her vets and assistants seem amazing with her...may they all be blessed in life. Get well soon Cassie!!!

[broodizt]

Just got back from visiting my baby. She was out of O2, but still wheezing and squeaking, and I was not feeling comfortable holding her so I asked for the doctor to check her again. She did come in and listen and she said she hadn't heard that before but did not think it was anything to be concerned with. The are going to give her another chest X-ray tonight instead of tomorrow morning just to make sure. Someone said well maybe she is excited to see you. I asked the doctor "if that is the case, should I be visiting her?" She said "Oh my god YES, you are what she is living for." So I will go back tomorrow and hope and pray that her breathing is better. The doctor said, "look, she is still sick, she still has pneumonia, just because she is out of O2 doesn't mean she is well yet, that is why you are still hearing labored breathing" So I guess I should be more patient and let her take her time in getting well. Here is hoping she will be breathing better tomorrow. She did eat somewhat today, although not as well as she was eating during her last admission. We still need lots of prayers.
Lots of Love
Shellie

[Sammy Mommy]

Shellie, I'm sending lots of hugs and prayers for you and Cassie.