debrand
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I wanted to post a little tribute here to my Barney who died this time last year. I had always loved Cocker Spaniels and finally in my 40's I got one.
Just before he came home to us I hurt my back badly and was off work for two months. I love my job and Barney really helped stop me sinking into depression while confined to the house unable to move much at all.
At 6 months old my boy had his first seizure. A month later he was diagnosed with epilepsy. The seizures got more frequent and more agressive and soon he began to have clusters.
We tried different combinations of medication,feeding and alternative therapies but Barney's epilepsy refused to be controlled. Several times he went into status epilepticus and we thought it was the end but he would pull through after a few days and soon he was my funny, affectionate little shadow again.
Last July I went to Portugal for a week and my parents moved into the house to take care of the dogs. As I was leaving Barney was watching me from his bed. I hugged him, told him he was my best boy and not to go anywhere while I was gone. Sadly two days later he went into status again. My boy fought bravely for three more days then his little body could take no more and give up on him. He had turned 4 the week before.
I love all my dogs but Barney will always have a special place in my heart. We came through so much together and he gave me so much love and joy.
If I went to choose a pup from that litter again, knowing what I know now, I would still choose Barney.
Run free from pain my best boy- I know you are still close by teaching Finn your tricks. :heart:
Just before he came home to us I hurt my back badly and was off work for two months. I love my job and Barney really helped stop me sinking into depression while confined to the house unable to move much at all.
At 6 months old my boy had his first seizure. A month later he was diagnosed with epilepsy. The seizures got more frequent and more agressive and soon he began to have clusters.
We tried different combinations of medication,feeding and alternative therapies but Barney's epilepsy refused to be controlled. Several times he went into status epilepticus and we thought it was the end but he would pull through after a few days and soon he was my funny, affectionate little shadow again.
Last July I went to Portugal for a week and my parents moved into the house to take care of the dogs. As I was leaving Barney was watching me from his bed. I hugged him, told him he was my best boy and not to go anywhere while I was gone. Sadly two days later he went into status again. My boy fought bravely for three more days then his little body could take no more and give up on him. He had turned 4 the week before.
I love all my dogs but Barney will always have a special place in my heart. We came through so much together and he gave me so much love and joy.
If I went to choose a pup from that litter again, knowing what I know now, I would still choose Barney.
Run free from pain my best boy- I know you are still close by teaching Finn your tricks. :heart:
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