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Poultry and Pets => Pets without Feathers => Topic started by: arugula on January 01, 2010, 19:29

Title: the poor wee man
Post by: arugula on January 01, 2010, 19:29
Well,

As has recently been said, why does it all happen at this time of year? I last saw my Mum - who had absolutely no idea by then who I was and was taken by Lewy Body Demetia in March 2009 - on Boxing Day 2008. :( This has made me feel a little quiet over the past few days...

Now my 13 year old Terrier has taken poorly. :( He was "off" the day after Boxing Day then right as rain the next day. :) On Wedneday evening, he went a bit poorly again - sicky - and he still wasn't any better yesterday morning, so we booked him into the vet, appt. 2 pm. He deteriorated badly in those few hours before his appointment and they decided to X ray him. Turns out he has a growth in front of his heart and fluid on the lung. :( He has two tablets to take - a diuretic and a heart pill - and we have an appointment for next week.

I didn't take him as I dissolve into a puddle of tears  at this sort of time, but I surmise that the vet said that if he improves he will have to stay on the diuretic tablets. :(
Title: Re: the poor wee man
Post by: Jellyhead on January 01, 2010, 19:44
OFGS it can never just rain can it :nowink: so sorry for your boy. Wishing you all the best. Big hugs from over here :)
Title: Re: the poor wee man
Post by: Parsnip on January 01, 2010, 20:07
So sorry to hear your little fellow isn't well.  :(

I'll be keeping my fingers crossed for him..xx

Hugs to him and you.. ;) xxx
Title: Re: the poor wee man
Post by: mumofstig on January 01, 2010, 20:10
Ah poor old boy...hope the tablets work x
Title: Re: the poor wee man
Post by: arugula on January 02, 2010, 08:51
Thanks for your kind thoughts guys. Its hard to tell if the tablets are really working as he has never been good at taking medication and he is still very rattly in the breathing department. :( We're just trying to keep him calm as he seems to panic and then makes himself sick. :(
Title: Re: the poor wee man
Post by: joyfull on January 02, 2010, 10:31
Hope the tablets work, hugs to him and you xxx
Title: Re: the poor wee man
Post by: Mosslane on January 02, 2010, 13:16
Fingers crossed for you and the little chap. I know how I would feel if it was Jake, he has been through the mill since Sept with operations and kennel cough caught whilst at the vets. They really do become part of the family. Hope he improves.
Title: Re: the poor wee man
Post by: titch on January 02, 2010, 14:31
hoping for recovery for your little chap xx take care
Title: Re: the poor wee man
Post by: hillbilly on January 02, 2010, 15:19
So sorry, argyllie. I know what it's like caring for poorly pets - exhausting emotionally and physically. Don't forget to look after you, too... :(
Title: Re: the poor wee man
Post by: arugula on January 02, 2010, 16:38
Thank you, you are all so kind. He's not doing too well today and thus, neither am I. :( We can only hope.....
Title: Re: the poor wee man
Post by: Rubellite on January 03, 2010, 10:30
Thinking of you and your boy, Argyllie  :(
Title: Re: the poor wee man
Post by: arugula on January 03, 2010, 16:20
We all had a bad night and Buster couldn't even keep water down today,never mind drugs or food. He went back to the vet at 2:20 pm.

Goodbye old friend, RIP.

:(
Title: Re: the poor wee man
Post by: Foxy on January 03, 2010, 16:30
Oh I am so very sorry for the little wee man. What a brave but such a hard thing to do it is the last final act of kindness, I know how it feels, I am sure you have lots of wonderful memories of him! Best wishes, kate x
Title: Re: the poor wee man
Post by: Parsnip on January 03, 2010, 16:32
Oh argyllie, I'm so so sorry. :( :( You did everything you could. Its a horrible time I know. Bless you and big hugs..xxx


RIP little Buster xxx
Title: Re: the poor wee man
Post by: joyfull on January 03, 2010, 17:38
So sorry Argyllie, huge hugs winging their way to you xxx
Title: Re: the poor wee man
Post by: titch on January 03, 2010, 18:04
Oh Argyllie i am so sorry for you and for buster - in the same situ - our cat went yesterday - so sad, but it is the kindest thing we could do for them, small comfort that we dont have to let them suffer

you will hve lots of tears, things wont be the same but try and remember the fun times

sending you hugs from one who is wearing the same shirt as you today
Title: Re: the poor wee man
Post by: Rubellite on January 03, 2010, 18:37
Sending hugs, Argyllie. x
Title: Re: the poor wee man
Post by: janet12000 on January 03, 2010, 20:03
Bye bye Buster.
Hugs to you and your family. xxxx
Title: Re: the poor wee man
Post by: New shoot on January 03, 2010, 20:12
Rotten news Argyllie - so sorry for you  :(
Title: Re: the poor wee man
Post by: madcat on January 03, 2010, 20:16
What else can I say?  {{{{{{{hug}}}}}}}
Title: Re: the poor wee man
Post by: Jellyhead on January 03, 2010, 21:58
so so sorry, big hugs from over here :(
Title: Re: the poor wee man
Post by: arugula on January 04, 2010, 15:15
Thank you all. We are coming to terms with everything today, back to work tomorrow so we will see how "Junior" copes on her own....  :unsure:
Title: Re: the poor wee man
Post by: hillbilly on January 04, 2010, 19:24
So sorry, argyllie  :(. I've been there, too. The hole never quite fills but it does get easier..