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I think my dog is dying

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RedCarsGoFaster · 28/03/2023 21:49

I hope I'm wrong, but she has a poor prognosis.

A week or so of being a bit off her food - not really unusual as she's a bit fussy. Then she started walking slowly on walks and grinding to a halt.

Vet visit last week didn't find much, but a dose of metacam for a week was recommended if to see if it made any difference. No real difference noted, barely eating by this weekend, even with chicken, tuna etc.

Last night (day 7) she was pacing, pacing, pacing, refusing to settle. Vets saw her this morning, wondered about pancreatitis and admitted her to the day ward for bloods and an IV as she's a bit dehydrated.

Bloods show liver enzymes 6x the usual levels. Ultrasound shows possible inflammation of the liver, kidney and bowel. Her gastric system has ground to a halt. She's not eaten today, am syringing water into her now.

She's currently off her face on an opiate injection and going back in the morning.

Vets have said if she doesn't rally quite swiftly, it's not good. We can take her to a specialist vet 4hrs away for liver biopsies, but she's hysterical and very sick in the car after 2mins so I really don't want to put her through that on top of everything else so I don't

I really think she's dying in front of me.

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RedCarsGoFaster · 02/04/2023 11:10

Blondie has gone over Rainbow Bridge.

She had uncontrollable diarrhoea this morning, so they put in a rectal catheter and wanted to give her a nasal gastric feeding tube. It was suggested we bring her home for the night to say goodbye, but she was already so sedated and so unwell we decided not to put her or us through that.

How many interventions do you give a dog who is failing before your eyes? She had completely given up - not eating, not drinking, unable to urinate, the diarrhoea.... That's no life, to bring her back up for a day or two with IV fluids just for her to crash again.

My heart is fucking breaking, but I know we've done the right thing by her.

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StrongTea · 02/04/2023 11:26

Really sorry, you gave her your best.

Judystilldreamsofhorses · 02/04/2023 13:27

So sorry, rest well beautiful girl. 💔

lipstickwoman · 02/04/2023 13:33

So sorry OP, you did the best thing for her.

BunsBunsBuns · 02/04/2023 13:35

The worst and hardest moment for any dog owner, but the final responsibility of love. You did the right thing, at the right time. Flowers

Savedmybacon · 02/04/2023 14:56

So, so sorry to hear that. Your guts were right and you did everything you could. Sending love. 💓

SirVixofVixHall · 02/04/2023 15:02

I am so sorry OP. I lost my darling dog in exactly the same way. It was such an enormous shock and took me time to grieve afterwards. He was ten, almost eleven, so a similar age perhaps to your dog.
Take care of yourself and know that she had years of love and fun with you.

MontyDonsBlueScarf · 02/04/2023 15:07

So very sorry. Well done for calling it when you did. From her smiley pictures, you gave her a wonderful life.

something2say · 02/04/2023 15:08

I'm so sorry to hear this sad news. May God bless her little soul and you see her in your white light when your time comes xxx

LBF2020 · 02/04/2023 15:17

I'm so sorry. She was a beautiful dog I can tell she was very loved.

userxx · 02/04/2023 16:32

I'm absolutely heartbroken for you, you 100% did the right thing by her. She'd had enough. Take care op, the next days, weeks and months will be hard but believe me when I say it does get better, the rawness softens a little.

RIP Blondie 💔

Timeforachangeisitnot · 02/04/2023 17:04

So sorry to read your update. Such a beautiful girl. You clearly had her best interests at heart, although it’s heartbreaking for you.💐

Newpeep · 02/04/2023 17:05

I’m so sorry to read the update. Absolutely the right thing to do.

Friendofdennis · 02/04/2023 17:36

So sorry to hear that she has gone It sounds as if she couldn’t carry on any longer and so you have done the right thing. You have many happy memories to think back on when the shock subsides. I am sure she had a wonderful life with you and brought you so much joy

RuthTopp · 02/04/2023 17:44

Bye bye beautiful Blondie. So sorry op .Flowers

elm26 · 02/04/2023 18:16

So sorry for your loss, she was a beautiful girl 🌈 ♥️ take comfort in knowing you gave her the most incredible, safe, loving years of her life xx

SeasonsBleatings · 02/04/2023 18:49

I'm so sorry for your loss. Your beautiful girl was clearly so loved and you made the right decision to let her go.

devildeepbluesea · 02/04/2023 18:53

I’m so very sorry. It’s visceral how much it hurts right now. But you gave her the single greatest gift of love you could.
In time this will give you comfort.
RIP lovely Blondie

FragranceFree · 02/04/2023 18:54

I'm sorry, you did the right thing Flowers

Roselilly36 · 02/04/2023 18:59

So sorry for your loss, you did everything you could. Take it easy OP, it’s devastating to lose a beloved pet Flowers

NoSquirrels · 02/04/2023 19:02

Oh, I’m so sorry. My Balkan rescue is a lot like your beautiful Blondie and we also don’t know her exact age - but I’ve been suspicious too that it’s older than we’ve assumed, she gone very white in the last year. I’m sending you much love. I’m sure your Blondie knew she was much loved.

7catsisnotenough · 02/04/2023 19:04

Sending you love @RedCarsGoFaster , you gave your beautiful baby the best life that you could and have made the hardest decision ever ... hugs x

Honeyroar · 02/04/2023 19:59

I’m so very sorry. But you absolutely did the right thing. And tried so very hard for her. She was lucky to have you.x

ZeroWorshipHere · 02/04/2023 20:39

I’m so sorry op. You tried your absolute best for her and did the right thing by her at the end. No dog can ask for more ❤️

Urgi · 03/04/2023 07:30

So, so sorry OP - she will know she was loved and will be there waiting for you. You have been a wonderful Doggo Mum. Huge hugs to you and your family X

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