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MMtnmom

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Lucky, who turned 13 last week, is fading fast. Very labored breathing, stridor. Vet visit today revealed lungs clear on xray, esophagus ok, heart ok, without sedating her vet could not assess her upper laryngeal pharageal area so she gave her a shot of solumedrol and abx to see if she responded to that and I brought her home to see what would transpire...not much improvement so far. If none by morning she will sedate her and do an endoscopy first thing in the morning. It's going to be a long night I'm afraid. I told my daughter not to stay with me this afternoon at the vets because I knew that we would feed off one another...been there and don e that before...and I just about lost it when they took her back for xrays. So, neither lucky nor I are doing well right now. I know it's probably time. She's had a good long run and a good life. She's ready and I guess I'd better put my big girl panties on and deal with it. She's certainly been my best good girl.
 
DAWNMERIE

DAWNMERIE

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Well, I for one am not counting Lucky out yet. Listen to the name....Prayers for the both of you.

P.S. I HATE BIG GIRL PANTIES, don't put them on yet!
 
Jeannie

Jeannie

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Prayers for your girl. My Samantha panted a lot when she got older. Never could figure out why.
 
2ndchance

2ndchance

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Keeping you in my thoughts, big girl panties are not necessary when it comes to such decisions, go with your heart and feel it, it may help you to move through it at your own pace.
 
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MMtnmom

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She passed a couple of hours ago...her breathing was so lab ored, she became very cyanotic, would/could not move. my daughter and her ex boyfriend and my best friend came and helped me move her to the ex's car and the vet met us at the office and put her to sleep in the car. She was so ready, she was exhausted. I will miss her so much. I should have done it this afternoon, she was really suffering this evening and I feel so bad that I had not anticipated this rapid deterioration. She was so wonderful, smart and loving and everything a newf should be.
 
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Summer

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Don't beat yourself up. You did what you thought was right with the information you had at the time. She knows that and Loves you.
 
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MMtnmom

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frankly, I think I should have been jewish...I can really run with the guilt. I also know that she never was "just a dog" and I will always miss her. Tears are flowing...I may short out my keyboard...
 
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wrknnwf

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Its good to know she is resting peacefully now. There's no way to predict these things, you just do the best you can and you did. No one could expect more and I'm sure she knows how difficult it was and how much love it took. She has many new friends waiting for her and can run free and be happy now.
 
2Paws

2Paws

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You were a most excellent mom.....I think we all can go on that guilt trip. Not worth it. I'm so sorry for your loss. She certainly had a wonderful life with you.
 
NinaA

NinaA

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Oh, I just went through this last week, and I didn't really want to read this thread. Sure enough, same thing as Echo. So, I do know how you feel. You helped her in the best way possible. Have good memories. God bless.
 
NinaA

NinaA

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BTW I hope you have read Jeannie's excellent "sticky" at the top of this "page". It is not only comforting but confirming. It told me that I did the right thing, and it also applies to you. Thank you so much, Jeannie.
 
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knittinnewf

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You are not alone . Our thoughts are with you.............and no they are not just any dog are they? Aren't we lucky for the time we have them?
Peace Pat
 
luvmynwfy

luvmynwfy

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I honestly couldn't be more sad for you. I'm so sorry you had to lose her. Think of her running free, if you can.
Marina :(
 
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