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Post by vera on Mar 15, 2006 2:09:22 GMT -5
Positive thoughts and prayers for the best outcome for my Indy would be very much appreciated. He couldn't really walk this morning, he was in pain and then his back legs just gave out and his front end didn't work either... I found a vet who'd come to the house to euthanize him, but when he (the vet) got here in the afternoon, he said that he prefers to save lives rather than take them. Even without bloodwork or other tests, he thinks that Indy may have a major infection that affects the nervous system, or maybe meningitis, like he's seen in two dogs that he recently treated. He suggested giving Indy antibiotics for three days, and if there's any change for the positive in his condition by day three, we'll put him on the full treatment. If there's no improvement at all, euthanasia it is.
Since about lunchtime today, Indy has been paralyzed almost completely... he is very hungry and thirsty, but he can't even get his head tilted enough to eat or drink out of a bowl without assistance. BUT - he did eat a bit for breakfast, and he had some water today too. First from a tilted bowl, and now from a syringe. About a half hour ago, he even pooped... without moving, and with a bit of crying, but he did it!
I've had him since he was 6 weeks old, he's been with me for 9 years... although I'd made my peace with the thought of letting him go today, there's a bit of new hope that he might just make a recovery and live a while longer. I want this so badly... we'll have our own new home in about a month, and if he has to die, I want him to at least die "at home" where we all belong (and where he'll have a spot in the yard for me to plant flowers on and all that).
If you have a prayer or good thoughts for him, I'd appreciate it very much.
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Post by Kathy on Mar 15, 2006 2:25:57 GMT -5
Aww Vera, I'll hold positive thoughts that Indy get's a health reprieve so he can spend time in his new home. I had to have both of my old girls euthanized within months of moving them to Memphis.  Both seemed to go downhill once we got moved, maybe it's the move and all the new stresses that brings out the 'old' in our beloved friends. I know what you're going through-ChiChi was 14 and Freckles as 13.  I'm sitting here crying for you and Indy but also for my canine friends that I still miss so much even after close to 2 yrs. |
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Post by starfire on Mar 15, 2006 4:40:44 GMT -5
you make me cry also My heart goes out to you. Will keep you both in my thoughts and prayers
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Post by Deleted on Mar 15, 2006 7:02:40 GMT -5
Oh honey!! I'm sending you big {{{hugs}}}. I am so sorry to hear about this. I'm keeping my fingers crossed for both of you.
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Post by bobclark on Mar 15, 2006 7:25:49 GMT -5
Im sorry indy and yourself are going threw this. beleve me when I tell you I know how you feel. the pain of loosing maggie is still very sharp.
my thoughts are with you today
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Post by Deleted on Mar 15, 2006 10:26:30 GMT -5
Thinking of you and Indy, Vera. I'm hoping for the best. Keep us updated ok?
**BIG hugggs**
[glow=purple,2,300]Kaza [/glow]
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Post by vera on Mar 15, 2006 11:42:45 GMT -5
Well, as of this morning, there isn't really any improvement in his ability to move, but he's been drinking both water from the syringe and egg/warm water mix from a bowl, and he also lapped and gobbled up a stew of catfood in warm water. And he finally peed too - into a towel on a plastic bag, and then another towel, and a third, and a fourth ;D For part of it, I had to massage his underside and kinda push on his bladder, but whatever - he peed! So we got a good bit of intake and some output, and other than that, he's getting his drugs and I'm making sure that he's neither too cold nor too warm... moved him and his dog bed from the very cold part of the floor to a warmer part early this morning when I found him shivering and crying. Now that the sun is warming the room up, I'll keep an eye on him to see when it'll be time to open a window.
He's almost due for another pain pill now too. They seem to allow him to rest easier and maybe gather some strength. This morning was hard, with him crying and me not being able to help him beyond holding him while I waited for the pain pill to kick in.
Called the realtor this morning too, and he said that the sellers would like me to take on another responsibility that they'd already agreed to taking care of themselves - removing their old trailer from the neighbor's property -, and that they already found a new place as well. So I said, well, I'll trade the cost and labor of moving the trailer myself for their moving out by the closing date (2 weeks away)... if they go for it, I'll work myself into cripplehood taking a trailer apart, but we'd be "home" in two weeks. If they don't want to go for it, too bad - then it goes back to the agreement they signed. Less work and cost for me, but more waiting. We'll see. I'd rather do the work and have a Home Sweet Home for my critters sooner.
Do we have any volunteers who'd like a week's "vacation" in beautiful northern Minnesota?? LOL! There'll be a ton of junk to sort, bundle, sell, give away and haul to the dump, but it's junk that's located in a beautiful setting and it COULD feel like sort of a vacation to those who are willing to see it that way. You know... camp out on air mattresses (I don't have any) in an empty house (no wait, I have a small couch and a folding chair!!) and think of it as an adventure like picking leeches off of your legs in the Amazon.
So anyway, that's this morning's report. Got hope and determination. And enough acceptance of the inevitable (if necessary) to keep going on with yet more hope and determination. I shall not be defeated (in the long run) ;D And Indy will just have to humor me and play along as long as he can.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 15, 2006 11:58:20 GMT -5
Wish I could vacation with ya Vera.... it actually does sound fun... (in a twisted sorta way). Going through old people's stuff can be quite intresting.
Thinking of you and Indy, and hope the sellers accept your deal!!
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Post by bostonlesley on Mar 15, 2006 14:18:35 GMT -5
Many MANY prayers for you and your dog Vera..
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Post by auntieemu on Mar 15, 2006 14:35:04 GMT -5
Sending up prayers for Indy and for you too, Vera.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 15, 2006 18:34:00 GMT -5
I'm travelling right now and didn't hear about Indy until I read your thread in the Home and Hearth section.
It sounds like he has the will to pull through, which is half the battle.
*sends positive vibes your way and his*
/VM
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Post by Deleted on Mar 15, 2006 19:21:37 GMT -5
So sorry to hear about Indy.. Hope he makes a full recovery, it's so hard to lose a pet.. We had our cat Fluffy for 15 yrs, sure do miss her..
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Post by Kathy on Mar 15, 2006 19:32:51 GMT -5
Vera, any noticable change tonight? How's he doing?? Still holding good thoughts for your boy to make a quick & full recovery. |
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Post by dirty on Mar 15, 2006 22:41:32 GMT -5
i will be hoping for the best for Indy. i'm sure my dog, Sam, will be wondering why his goodnight petting lasts a little longer tonight.
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Post by tressapet on Mar 16, 2006 6:23:07 GMT -5
oh i hope indy pulls thorough for you...i had good luck with bonus and the stroke he had...even though he is starting to show his age...he still pulled through and one would never know it ....bonus sends his luck to indy !!!
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Post by Deleted on Mar 16, 2006 6:54:27 GMT -5
Vera, I would jump at the chance to come out and visit and camp and sort and get cobwebs in my hair and ticks in my nether-regions....but IT'S STILL COLD THERE! Can you wait until it gets a little warmer?  My southern heart just can't take that kind of abuse. I'd turn blue and you'd be shipping me back in my own ice cube. It sounds like tons of fun but I don't know about camping out while it's like ZERO DEGREES. Kiss Indy for me. I'm keeping him in my thoughts....and you too of course. Hugs.... |
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Post by vera on Mar 17, 2006 11:39:56 GMT -5
There was no improvement at all yesterday. He was shivering and crying more than he should have with the pain pills. The vet came out in the late afternoon, and Indy died peacefully in my arms, in this room, on his dog bed. I left his body there for the night, for the other dogs and the cats to see/feel/whatever that he was gone now... and for me to make absolutely sure that he WAS gone... and to have a bit more time to look at him before putting him in his "coffin".
He's temporarily buried in a luggage carrier set in and heaped with snow, on the northside of Susan's garage. When we move to our new home, he'll get his very own spot in our yard, with a tree and flowers planted on it.
I'm having a very hard time with this... he and I had a strange kind of connection, and it really feels like a part of myself is gone. Not part of my life, but a part of myself. I think I'll have to put all this in a back corner of my mind until we move - can't handle falling apart on the inside along with on the outside. It'll take the peace and safety of "our haven" for me to fall apart without bad things happening in the process.
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Post by auntieemu on Mar 17, 2006 11:49:16 GMT -5
Vera, I'm sorry. There is really nothing else I can say except that. Sending up a little prayer for you during this difficult time.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 17, 2006 11:51:55 GMT -5
Oh honey....I am so incredibly sorry! Gosh, I wish I was there to just hug you and help you out. Just know that if you need someone to talk to, I'm here. I'm on Yahoo IM as skippyera. I know Indy was an extroidinary animal. I just can't believe he's gone... If it's any comfort at all, Cricket and Philly will take good care of him for you until you get to the bridge.
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Post by Kathy on Mar 17, 2006 12:09:51 GMT -5
Vera, I'm so sorry! You have my phone number and I'm awake late into the night-just in case you need an understanding ear. I'm on yahoo at beckoningwinds (((((hugs))))) |
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