Update on my pup (NTTGP and sad)

celestialnyte · October 2011

I wrote about my pup who was vomiting over the last 24 hours. I brought him to the vet ... and unfortunately I didn't get to bring him home. He had a pancreas disease, which I don't remember the name of. They wanted to do 48 hours of constant fluid. My vet doesn't do overnight, and we were going to bring him home and then bring him back tomorrow. I called to find out how much it was going to cost as an estimate, and I was told that he wasn't allowed to go home because he had an IV in his jugular vein. Every play I could transfer him to was going to cost more than $1500, and there was no payment plan available.

I spoke to the vet and we went over the options, but there really weren't many. I could figure out how to pay for the transfer, etc, which would have been exceedingly difficult, especially since I just lost my job. The vet said that I could do that, but it would probably come back, and he still had all his back issues that would never go away and would only become worse.

It was time to make the decision to put him down ... he was 8 1/2. I will miss my little buddy.

tayray1 · October 2011

Aww, I'm so sorry. I know how hard losing a pet is. Thoughts and prayers are with you tonight!

siple1am · October 2011

I am so sorry!

abfromva · October 2011

sorry to hear that.

My family dog had pancreas issues and I had to give her a shot every day. It was so painful for her and not fun for me. She didn't live to long after that. I am sure you made the right decision.

MrsHughes1803 · October 2011

Im so sorry for your loss, T&P are with you

Karrotelle · October 2011

I am so so sorry for your loss. You did the right thing. His suffering wouldn't have ended and as hard as it is to let them go it's harder to watch them suffer. That being sad it's still soooo incredibly hard. *BIG HUGS**

myheromyworld89 · October 2011

I'm so sorry for you loss. I used to work as a vet assistant and that was the hardest part of my job. I hate to think aboud they day I'll have to put down my dog. Praying for you.

Nikko Blue · October 2011

I am so sorry for your loss. You had to make a tough decision, but you did what was best for your pup.

alf005 · October 2011

Terrible news

I'm so sorry for your loss.

Buona Fortuna · October 2011

Made me cry.

My thoughts are with you tonight. I'm so sorry.

kellyrn9956 · October 2011

Oh, I am sooo sorry. As a mommy to 3 dogs, I feel your pain.

Charlie, my mini daschund, has chronic pancreatitis. He has vomiting, bloody diarrhea, and fevers with it. I wonder if that's what your baby had? Charlie's treatment is about $800 per episode, and he is only 2 with no other health problems. They tell us that as he gets older, it could become more of a problem. He is also on special diet, which is about $50 per month. AT some point in his life, I know we will have to make some hard decisions as well.

I just wish vets could be more liberal with payment plans and such. My BIL is a vet, and he says that they just can't do it. ::Sigh:: But it also sounds like your guy had other problems, like his back.

It is sooo hard, but your decision was the right one for your little guy.

celestialnyte · October 2011

kellyrn9956:
Oh, I am sooo sorry. As a mommy to 3 dogs, I feel your pain.

Charlie, my mini daschund, has chronic pancreatitis. He has vomiting, bloody diarrhea, and fevers with it. I wonder if that's what your baby had? Charlie's treatment is about $800 per episode, and he is only 2 with no other health problems. They tell us that as he gets older, it could become more of a problem. He is also on special diet, which is about $50 per month. AT some point in his life, I know we will have to make some hard decisions as well.

I just wish vets could be more liberal with payment plans and such. My BIL is a vet, and he says that they just can't do it. ::Sigh:: But it also sounds like your guy had other problems, like his back.

It is sooo hard, but your decision was the right one for your little guy.

That was what she said. He hadn't gotten the fever or the diarrhea, but he was drinking an entire bowl of water and then couldn't keep it down for more than 10 minutes. They had filled it when they left at 10:30 am 3/4 of the way (a LARGE bowl..) and it was bone dry 2 hours later when I got there, but 5 different places he had been sick throughout the house. He was so dehydrated he couldn't even bear his own weight.

emu0013 · October 2011

I am so sorry to hear about your dog. It is so incredibly hard to lose a pet, as they are such a part of the family. Find comfort in the fact that he knew how much you loved him and how well you took care of him. Hugs to you.

almostapearl · October 2011

I'm so sorry to hear this. I know how hard it is to put down a pet. My T&P are with you, ((hugs))

Oem617 · October 2011

I am so sorry! ((hugs))

MeatballEsq · October 2011

Oh hun I am soo sorry! My heart is really breaking for you. I have my own furbaby, so I know this has got to be SO hard on you. My thoughts are with you! ((HUGS))

brookelynpaisley · October 2011

I am just so sorry. You're in my thoughts. Hugs

MrsTeacher10 · October 2011

As pp have said, I am so very very sorry for your loss. My heart breaks just imagining how painful this decision must have been for you, and you will certainly be in my thoughts and prayers.

pinkmickey24 · October 2011

I am so sorry for your loss. It is so hard to have to put down a pet which becomes a part of your family. My thoughts and prayers are with you. (((HUGS)))

Excitedtostart · October 2011

I am so sorry. My heart breaks for you guys. Sending you love and wishes of peace.

kellyrn9956 · October 2011

celestialnyte:
kellyrn9956:

Oh, I am sooo sorry. As a mommy to 3 dogs, I feel your pain.

Charlie, my mini daschund, has chronic pancreatitis. He has vomiting, bloody diarrhea, and fevers with it. I wonder if that's what your baby had? Charlie's treatment is about $800 per episode, and he is only 2 with no other health problems. They tell us that as he gets older, it could become more of a problem. He is also on special diet, which is about $50 per month. AT some point in his life, I know we will have to make some hard decisions as well.

I just wish vets could be more liberal with payment plans and such. My BIL is a vet, and he says that they just can't do it. ::Sigh:: But it also sounds like your guy had other problems, like his back.

It is sooo hard, but your decision was the right one for your little guy.

That was what she said. He hadn't gotten the fever or the diarrhea, but he was drinking an entire bowl of water and then couldn't keep it down for more than 10 minutes. They had filled it when they left at 10:30 am 3/4 of the way (a LARGE bowl..) and it was bone dry 2 hours later when I got there, but 5 different places he had been sick throughout the house. He was so dehydrated he couldn't even bear his own weight.

The first time Charlie had an episode, he was crated during the day. I came home after 8 hours of work and there were 8 piles of vomit in his crate, plus he had had diarrhea through the slats into the crate onto the floor a few times. He was only 8 pounds at the time, and he was massively dehydrated. He was limp as a rag doll. I rushed him to the vet and his pancreas enzyme levels were sky-high.

I rescued Charlie from a coworker who couldn't take care of him. Now that I look back, she probably couldn't afford his vet bills. She never disclosed to me that he was so sick.

metbn8421 · October 2011

T&P's for you and yours. Losing a pet is hard.

Shayliz · October 2011

I'm so sorry

Buttercup284 · October 2011

aw I'm really sorry for your loss

that was a very tough decision that you had to make

GermanGirl2007 · October 2011

I am so so sorry. That is heartbreaking Sad

You did the right thing by not allowing him to suffer. I hope that you can find comfort in all of the great memories you have with him. <HUGS>

bookworm982 · October 2011

I'm so sorry. My thought and prayers are with you.

sydsmom04 · October 2011

We went through something similar with our 8 yr old cat. It is hard to say goodbye, but the feeling that they are in a better place without pain makes it a little easier. So sorry for your loss.

BettyBookworm · October 2011

I am so very sorry for the loss of your pup. You are in my T&P.

eliza261 · October 2011

So sorry to hear...my t&P's are with you..

Nique1214 · October 2011

I am so sorry for your loss! T&P are with you.

MamaWino · October 2011

I'm so sorry to hear about your pup. Pets are so special. Mine are 6 and 8 1/2 and I can't stand the thought of losing them. T&Ps are with you.

kcblues97 · October 2011

Honey I am so sorry! My heart is breaking into a million pieces for you. I was keeping my FX for him and you. At least he is not in pain any longer. T&P's coming your way.

Twinkie0612 · October 2011

I know how hard it is to make the decision ton put a pet down. My T&P are with you.

lanejam · October 2011

So sorry for your loss. T&P for you! *HUGS*

Switzerland87 · October 2011

I'm so sorry for your loss! I know how much it hurts to lose your furbabies

darjeeling · October 2011

I am so sorry. Losing a beloved pet is so tough. Sending prayers your way.

dragontears507 · October 2011

So sorry. Pancreatitis is devastating.

Prayers for you and your dog.

DChunt09 · October 2011

I'm really sorry you lost your pet. I think you did the right thing. Much happier place now.

mdjdf · October 2011

I am so sorry for you loss! It is so hard to have to let a pup go but you did what was best for your baby. Now he is no longer in pain. Thoughts and Prayers are with you!

Dottie04 · October 2011

I'm sooo sorry for your loss. My T&P are with you and your family. I know it is tough to loose a pet and even tougher to make the desicion to put him down.

alison518 · October 2011

Soo soo sorry for your loss...loosing our beloved pets is so hard.

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