My very ill dog

[Josieswolf]

Hi everyone just had to talk to someone. My dog has just been diagnosed with autoimmune haemolytic anaemia. He has to have a blood transfusion and immunosuppressant drugs. So angry. He is so lovely and my very dear companion. He doesn’t deserve this.

[EOLHPC]

Oh josie...i’m so sorry and am so glad you posted...this is very hard on both ouf you...we nursed our 2 big rescue lurchers through bad long term illness...some of the time we were even on the same meds for similar illness, which bonded us even closer...so am v much feeling for you. Our dear dogs both managed to live to 14 despite illness...how old is your dear dog? I hope you both have clicked with your vet....our vet helped us all greatly to get through this, and gain several unexpected beautiful years together...beautiful & treasured despite the strain and pain of illness. Am sending you both positive vibes and wishing you every best wish...hope you’ll let us know how this goes...am feeling concerned about the strain rebounding on your health...courage....do you have help with things at home? Take care josie...love to you both...courage

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[Josieswolf in reply to EOLHPC]

Thank you. Yes I have good support at home. He had his bloo transfusion and is back home with prednisolone. How ironic we both have autoimmune diseases. The vets were brilliant very supportive one of their own dogs donated the blood. We just have to keep an eye on him and hope the steroids kick and the transfusion lasts long enough for it to work. Once again thank you xx

[EOLHPC in reply to Josieswolf]

You’re v welcome. Thanks for explaining things! What great vets you are working with! This situation is really really the best possible for you both (all). It can only be very tough, but you’re well in formed and ready to cope. Wishing you every best wish XOXO

[Ladyuponthelake]

Hi Josie,

I truly feel for you. My dog Logan is healthy but is my companion all day and all night. So I can appreciate what you must be feeling.

Always here if you need someone to share your feelings with.

I will send you healing thoughts and prayers. 🌻♥

[Josieswolf in reply to Ladyuponthelake]

Hi everyone I just wanted to let everyone know. We had to say goodbye to my beloved Wallis tonight he deteriorated very quickly and we had to take him to the vets. Thank you for all your support. He was the one that kept me going on the long lonely days at home I will love him forever. Xx

[Ladyuponthelake in reply to Josieswolf]

Ohhh Josie... I'm so so sorry 😢 I can only imagine the loss your feeling. Please please feel free to message if you need to fill some space or vent your sorrow.

I pray for your body, mind and soul

Biggest of HUGS to you xxx

[GlasgowHen in reply to Josieswolf]

I'm so very very sorry to hear this. It is very traumatic when you have to say goodbye. Thinking about you xx

[Fennella02]

Hi Josie, I'm totally feeling your sadness as my 6 year old Labrador is currently struggling to keep going. You must remind yourself that you are doing everything that can be done and hopefully the drugs will achieve remission.

Keep us posted on progress please xx

[Josieswolf in reply to Fennella02]

Hi thanks for your thoughts. I had to take him back to the vet this morning . He has some sort of internal bleeding with no obvious cause. All scanned again, perhaps a clotting problem. Got to take him back for more blood tests tomorrow. There is a lot of blood in is bladder they gave him antibiotics as a precaution. I am beginning to feel we are fighting a losing battle. X

[EOLHPC in reply to Josieswolf]

Oh dear...this is a very complex matter...am so sorry josie...you’re clearly doing your best to take this “1 step at a time”, but can only be very hard not to fear the worst. You’re on my mind XO

[Fennella02 in reply to Josieswolf]

Try not to lose heart as it is early days for the medication to be taking effect. My dog is, I think, losing his fight. We’ve had 3 months of steady deterioration but he still enjoys sunbathing, eating and having his turnout tickled so we keep hoping. Thinking of you xx

[pixiewixie]

Oh Josie I am so sorry about your darling dog. As a dog lover with dogs I understand. Thinking of you & your dear companion xx Pixiewixie

[Josieswolf in reply to pixiewixie]

Hi pixie and everyone. Yesterday we got a new puppy. The house was unbearable without Wallis. It has Helped a lot . Gave us a focus. We are all shell shocked. We have always had another dog at home to help with grieving before, hence the new puppy. He is a cocker spaniel called Hugo or HB like Hugo Boss because he rules the roost already.

Friday I went to Wallis ‘a grave down the garden and totally sobbed. We have a bought a statue like him and decorative stones to put round him. I am going to plant roses there. My favourites. He followed me everywhere , I still wait for him to follow.

Please don’t think bad of me getting a dog so soon. I will never get over the loss of my dear boy.

[pixiewixie]

Oh josie I could not think bad of you for giving a little dog a home. I think you are totally kind, caring & selfless in your strength to do this. I am so sorry to hear of Wallis & the heartbreak which comes with loving a dog /dogs so very much. My heart has been broken many times when my sweet little puggies crossed the bridge to their other world. Josie do you know the poem for the death of a dog called “crossing the Bridge”. It is so sad, heartbreaking but deeply understood by those who love their big hearted canine family. Josie sobbing is part of grieving for your dear friend.... allow yourself to sob as much as you want. You have come to the end of an era with your old friend.... now another era begins . Thank you so much for letting us know, I am thinking of you & hoping there is a very small comfort in knowing that your ‘pet’ is without pain. It is those who no longer have him that are suffering. Take care my dear friend xx Pixiewixie

[Josieswolf in reply to pixiewixie]

Thank you so very much. Xxx

[Fennella02]

Huge hugs to you. Wallis will always be in your hearts xx

[stiff19]

So sorry to hear that let’s hope all the vets treatment has him well soon best wishes 🙏