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champinhom
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OH, the sadness.
#22493919 - 11/08/15 01:28 AM (8 years, 2 months ago) |
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I had to take my little 15 year old Lhasa today to the vet for the last time ever. She had been suffering from Cushing's disease. Wouldn't eat. Got leaner and leaner. Finally, a day or two ago, she started wheezing when she breathed. She would get up every once in a while and, with a wobbly gait, she would walk around.I spent a lot of time with her through the night running my hand from her head down her side to her tail. Seemed to sooth her. Her breath seemed to coalm down. I went to bed not expecting to sleep, and jerked awake a few hours later and went to see her immediately. She was half in and half out of her bed gasping. When I came near she suddenly flicked her head up to see me and dropped it back down. That was her last gesture.
I grabbed her and ran her over to the Vet Emergency Center.
You'd think a grown man wouldn't carry on like I did when I got her back in the car, taped into a cardboard box.
So, who knows anything about Cushing's in dogs?
Who knows anything sadder--except, I guess, losing a child--than this sort of thing?
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9/11 is sadder.
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Sounds horribly sad 
seeing my dog who im her master, a few years ago covered in blood shaking I felt the most intense sorrow for her and myself... Truly horrible i just held her all night, then took her to thee vet next morning. To a surprise of no broken bones or internal injurys
i can only imagine what you feel
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Adden

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Chakanooga said: 9/11 is sadder.
Not when a man loses his dog. 
There is no comparable pain in this world than losing an animal companion.
I'm sorry about your pooch, OP.
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I had a dog die a few weeks ago. I painted a rock with her name as a grave marker/memorial. I miss her Maybe you can do something similar. Even if you didn't bury you can make a little memorial by plating a tree or making a pile of rocks in a space that you find peaceful.
They're part of something greater still to which they've returned. The love that we give and get through them is one of the greatest gifts the universe has to offer. Remember the good times and be thankful for their strength of spirit through it all. They may be lacking in number of years, but a dog's spirit becomes a part of you forever.
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Chakanooga said: 9/11 is sadder.
I can't lie I lold at this. But that's fucked up, even for me.
I'm sorry about your dog OP. My pups are getting old too and I dread the day when I have to put them down.
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I'm really messed up and I lol'd hard so be careful young padawan.
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champinhom
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Re: OH, the sadness. [Re: SunnyD]
#22494852 - 11/08/15 09:23 AM (8 years, 2 months ago) |
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SunnyD said: Sounds horribly sad 
i can only imagine what you feel
Oh yes it is.
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champinhom
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Chakanooga said: 9/11 is sadder.
9/11, far away. My dog, very near.
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champinhom
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Re: OH, the sadness. [Re: Adden]
#22494861 - 11/08/15 09:27 AM (8 years, 2 months ago) |
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Dys said:
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Chakanooga said: 9/11 is sadder.
Not when a man loses his dog. 
There is no comparable pain in this world than losing an animal companion.

This.
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champinhom
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moonrockmushy said: I had a dog die a few weeks ago. I painted a rock with her name as a grave marker/memorial. I miss her Maybe you can do something similar. Even if you didn't bury you can make a little memorial by plating a tree or making a pile of rocks in a space that you find peaceful.
They're part of something greater still to which they've returned. The love that we give and get through them is one of the greatest gifts the universe has to offer. Remember the good times and be thankful for their strength of spirit through it all. They may be lacking in number of years, but a dog's spirit becomes a part of you forever.
That is a good idea. I dug a deep hole in the back yard--no mean feat because of the network of roots. I put a couple of large clay pots on top. I wil get something of a more permanent nature.
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champinhom
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Malcolm_Xtasy said:
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Chakanooga said: 9/11 is sadder.
I can't lie I lold at this. But that's fucked up, even for me.
I'm sorry about your dog OP. My pups are getting old too and I dread the day when I have to put them down.
You're in for a fucked up day when that day comes. Take my word.
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When you get a pet like a cat or a dog you do so with the knowledge that if you are lucky you will get 15 years. Give them a good life and a peaceful end and you will have done your duty.
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Im sorry for your loss OP
dogs > people
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I know that feel dude. I think the hardest I've ever cried in my adult life was when I had to put my dog down a few years ago.
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Most dogs are more worthy of most humans imo
there much simpler loving creatures who would never fuck you over and would die for you. I love my dog and i had a dog back in 08 who i grew up with, loved that dog. It killed me 
But giv it a few months an youlle come to peace im certain I did
grieve n love and think of all the memories.and love you both shared It will most likely be bittersweet and make you tear up
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Re: OH, the sadness. [Re: SunnyD]
#22495020 - 11/08/15 10:15 AM (8 years, 2 months ago) |
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My dog is 10. Idk how much time he has left, but I hope its atleast 5 years
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it was 15 years old and you just took it to the vet for the first time? LOL um ok.
cushings is kinda hard to manage I guess. They dont feel that great all the time. sometimes being on prednisone for an extended length of time can cause cushings.
Anyway... They do a pre and post ACTH stim test to measure the levels of cortisol in its system. Anyway its 15, if it didnt die from that it would have died of heart failure. Which sounds like the wheezing and gaping and unable to get comfortable. Old small dogs that suddenly start coughing, a lot of times its due to an enlarged heart. you can get them on heart medications like enalapril or atenalol combined with lasix and that will extend their life for quite a while, if you're compliant.
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I feel that pain man. Shit sucks dude. Cherish the memories.
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Re: OH, the sadness. [Re: SunnyD]
#22495244 - 11/08/15 11:20 AM (8 years, 2 months ago) |
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SunnyD said: Most dogs are more worthy of most humans imo
there much simpler loving creatures who would never fuck you over and would die for you. I love my dog and i had a dog back in 08 who i grew up with, loved that dog. It killed me 
But giv it a few months an youlle come to peace im certain I did
grieve n love and think of all the memories.and love you both shared It will most likely be bittersweet and make you tear up
i had a cat for over 18 years, she started to become really sick so i took her into the vet and he said that she was dying of cancer and would need to be put down. the night before i was going to take her in she died in my arms choking its like she knew it was her time and wanted to pass in a warm imbrace instead of on some fucking metal table. still eats at me to this day
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