We need your help, please.

[TraderJake]

Hope everything turns out well, and your dog gets well soon.

[shaggy]

Well, we visited her today and she looks the same.   The vet says we should have seen an improvement by now so he said he is going to try another antibiotic tomorrow but he is really pushing surgery or putting her to sleep.  He also said she might have an abcess and with the research we have done there are mixed results as to if an abcess can be fixed or if it usually leads to death.  The first stint in the vet ran us a little over $1,300 and I'm sure this stint will be about the same so we are already dipping into money we don't really have.  I'm sorry I don't have the good news everyone was hoping for.

[Tynstar]

That sucks man, Still sending good wishes your way.

[shaggy]

Well the battle has been fought and we lost.  We have to make a decision and we put her to sleep around 4 p.m. today.  The vet thinks that the infection spread throughout her whole pancreus and she has patriatitis or something like that.  Not sure if that is the right word but anyways they could have done surgery but they said she is so weak she probably would have died during the surgery and if she didn't and they did suck out the infection there is still a good chance she still wouldn't make it through or that they wouldn't get the all of the infection out.  So we opted out of the surgery and had her put to sleep.  She isn't throwing up now and isn't in pain.  We did bring her home and to my wife's mom and dad's house and she was wagging her tail but would gives us any licks but she was energetic a bit but still looking weak.  We had our other dog say "goodbye" to her and fed her her favorite foods, cheese and fruit roll ups, and she actually ate them!  Right before they injected her she gave My wife, her mom, and I licks, which I believe is her way of saying goodbye, especially when she wouldn't lick us at all all day long.  It was a very touching and surprising gesture from her.  I think she was telling us it is time to let her go and  she will be alright.  What sucks is she was only 5 and seeing her wagging her tail at home and actually eating sucks.  I mean usually they are old or at least look sickly.  She was both young and didn't look sick, just weak.  She was wagging her tail and somewhat energetic.  Having to put her down after that just plain sucks.  My wife is taking it very hard so I will have my hands full.  I would like to thank you guys for your kind words and prayers and for the great community here.  Thanks you guys.  The total for everything was $2,000+ so we'll have to figure that out but that is the least of our losses right now.  Again, thank you guys for your kind words and prayers.  Asha 4/1/02 - 7/3/07

[Tynstar]

I am really sorry to hear this news. Over time your wife will realize you did what is best. I had to put one of my cats to sleep and it is the hardest thing I have ever done. I always doubted if I did the right thing. Over time I realized I did. Like you said she isn't throwing up and she is not in pain.

Best wishes man.

[The Metamorphosing Leon]

Shitty

[two_scoop_steve]

sorry to hear the news.

[FibroFreak]

                  “ I Stood By Your Bed Last Night”

         I stood beside your bed last night, I came to have a peep.
        I could see that you were crying, you found it hard to sleep.

      I spoke to you so softly, as you brushed away a tear,
     ÃƒÂ¢Ã¢â€šÂ¬Ã…“ It's me, I haven't left you. I'm well. I'm fine. I'm here.”

     I was close to you at breakfast. I watched you pour the tea.
    You were thinking of the many times your hands reached down to me.
   
    I was with you at the shops today. Your arms were getting sore.
   I longed to take your parcels. I wish I could do more.

   I was with you at my grave today. You tend it with such care.
   I want to reassure you that I'm not lying there.

  I walked with you towards the house as you fumbled for your key.
   I gently put my hand on you. I smiled and said,” It's me.”

  You looked so very tired, and sank into a chair.
   I tried so hard to let you know that I was standing there.

   It's possible  for me to be so near you every day.
   To say to you with certainty,” I never went away.”

  You sat there very quietly, then smiled, I think you knew
   In the stillness of that evening I was very close to you.

  The day is over. I smile and watch you yawning,
   And say,” Goodnight. God bless. I'll see you in the morning.”

  And when the time is right for you to cross the brief divide,
  I'll rush across to greet you, and we'll stand there side by side.

  I have so many things to show you. There is so much for you to see.
  Be patient. Live your journey out. Then come home to be with me.                         

My 15 animals and I grieve with you and your wife...our thoughts are with you!                                                                                                                                               

[James]

I never know what to say in situations like this so I try to avoid them. I'll just repeat what everyone else has said and agree with Scott that maybe it was the right thing to do.

My first dog was put down when she was 15 years old. Over her last few years she was in a lot of pain and she eventually had a stroke which is when my parents decided to put her down. It was a bit of a shock for me because she had been around for my entire life. But even though I was only 11 I understood what had to be done because of the state she was in.

[Tan]

My condolences on your loss.

[TurboGrafxer AKA DCer]

you did the right thing. i feel for ya.

[Funk_Buddy]

Sorry for your loss.

[shaggy]