Smokey has had 5 seizures and counting since 5 am yesterday. I didn't sleep 😴😭 most of the night cuz he wasn't well and had another one at 3am after I followed him around the house for an hour.
Hubby brought him to the emergency vet and he's being evaluated now. because of our Independence Day holiday July 4th, there are no appointments available next week and I cannot risk having him suffer continuously until there's an availability.
Like Haven when she reached the end, this kinda has the same feeling. It's our last ditch effort to get his seizures under control or we're going to have to put him down.
He's an Old man...14 1/2 is several years past his life expectancy. I'm trying to feel grateful for our time together but at the same time, my heart is breaking in a million 💔 little pieces.
Fingers🤞Crossed... maybe we'll get a few more weeks or months.😢I'll update when hubby gets any info 😔
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Hi I really feel for you as like many of us I have been there too. It's always an awful feeling when you know it's a beloved pets time to go.
Even though your heart is breaking this is the last thing you can do for him being the caring loving owner you are. It doesn't feel like it at the time of course, but if he can't be helped then I'm afraid it's the only option.
fingers crossed LTP take it day by day and enjoy every moment that you can. my dog is 15 and a half out lived life expectancy by 4 years and she`s struggling now with arthritis and a few other things... when she gives me the look I`ll know it`s time but she`s still eating and drinking ok. treasure the here and now as much as you can.
I will pray the seizure medication stops the seizures. It is hard because they comfort us when we are sick. They are our best friends and always loyal. 🙏🙏🙏for Smokey!
I am so sorry, LITP! We have all been there. Pets are the friends we turn to for comfort, yet it is hard to comfort them because they can't tell us what they really need. My prayers are with you at this difficult time. 🙏❤️
Keep us up on what happens as time goes on. And see if you can "pinch-hit" with your husband so that he watches Smokey tonight while you get some sleep! (That's what my husband and I used to do with sick kids.) 🤲
It's getting worse 😞 His quality of life has disappeared. A miracle has to happen in the next 1-2 days....and I don't believe that's in the cards. I can see he's confused and doesn't understand what's going on. He fell on his face when I got home tonight from work and skinned up his chin.
Tomorrow is my Fri at work and my husband will be at home with him again like today.
I'll spend the holiday and my days off with him and then say goodbye. I won't keep him alive because I can't let him go.
Thanks for letting me vent and process this transition 🙏I'm praying for the impossible 😭
You are NOT venting! You are just telling us how you feel. Don't worry....anyone who has lost a beloved pet knows exactly how this feels and immediately empathizes with you.!
I hope you can settle Smokey and yourself down to quietly be with him for the next couple of days until the right moment comes to say "goodbye." You'll know when that day is; here's praying that your heart can bear this peacefully. 💔❤️💓
I am so sorry about Smokey. It's so difficult when we know it's almost time. It tears us up inside. You are doing all you can for him and giving him the comfort he needs. I just took my 18 year old cat to the vet 2 days ago and found out she has a mass. She's doing semi ok for now but don't know how long she has. Will love her until it's time. Take care and Sending my thoughts and prayers....
😭😭😭I have no words. My heart is breaking for you and Smokey. It's a road that I have traveled more times than I ever wanted.😭😭😭 my big guy is 13.5 years 82lbs. He's been having a tough time lately too and I am constantly worried about him. It's hard to imagine my life without him. I completely understand you wanting to spend every minute of your day and night with him. It's one of the hardest parts of our lives. He loves you unconditionally. Sending you and Smokey big loving hugs. ❤❤
I'm trying to wrap my mind around letting him go. He's not doing too well, balance and walking is really off. He's lost some vision, too. I know it's not going to be very long. He did go out for a walk with my husband this morning but kept stumbling and falling on his face 😢
I'm so sorry, I wish there was something I could do. My baby is having a bad day too, pacing all day and won't eat. It's devastating and my heart is with you and Smokey. ❤❤❤
O God...the pacing and whimpers and unsettled demeanor. I'm sorry you're going through this too. It is 200% devastating! He's my 1st dog ever. Got him at 7 1/2 weeks old. It's crippling
Took the day off work because, without a gigantic miracle, we'll have to put him down after the holiday. His quality of life is gone. The only time he's peaceful is when I'm holding him. Otherwise he's unsettled and confused and doesn't understand what's happening. Just tried to take him for a short potty walk...he fell over 5-6 times before the end of the street...theres only 6 houses on our Cul de sac.
I'm right there with you. It's an indescribable pain yet we can't let them suffer. I'm not sure I can handle it right now. Spend every second with him, he knows and feels your love.
It's caused heart palpitations I'm so upset. I slept on every floor in the house last night following him from room to room. It feels like part of my soul is dying. Trying to dissociate while at work today to survive.
Yes I know, it will take time. It's so hard but I'm grateful I could be with them in the time I had left with them and while they make the transition but I was gutted for days. I think it's a noble but very difficult thing to do.
I’m glad you and your husband can support one another. Smokey is a beautiful dog and your baby; my heart goes out to you. Whatever you do is the right thing- we do the best we can with a bad situation. I hope you have more quality time left.
Took the day off work because, without a gigantic miracle, we'll have to put him down after the holiday. His quality of life is gone. The only time he's peaceful is when I'm holding him. Otherwise he's unsettled and confused and doesn't understand what's happening. Just tried to take him for a short potty walk...he fell over 5-6 times before the end of the street...theres only 6 houses on our Cul de sac.
Darn. I’m sorry to hear that. I’m glad you’ll have a couple days to say goodbye, but I wish I could take away your pain because I’ve felt it before; it takes a while to recover and it sucks. I hope you find comfort knowing you’ll be there with him when it’s time and it will be quick and painless for him. Let the forum know how it went afterward if it’s helpful for you because I know a lot of people who’d be there to offer support.
Hey girl, so so sorry to hear about Smokey. This was gut wrenching to read. I’ve been in your position and nothing is tougher. Thinking about you and your family right now. 🙏❤️
😭 I'm so sorry LifeIsThePitts my heart is breaking for you. We lost our dog Hans to lung cancer last year & I was/am crushed. He passed at home my arms. We were lucky... found the cancer late January 2022 & had him until that Aug, most part you could not tell he was in pain, until that final week...He was my baby... 🫂... so I understand. My thoughts are with you.
LifeIsThePitts I am so sorry to hear this. Our pets are often better friends than people are. I am holding you, your family and Smokey in the Light. 🙏🙏🙏
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