This is my Sadie. She has had me on an emotional rollercoaster this week. Monday afternoon at about 5 pm she had a seizure. Of course, the vet was closed by the time I could call and the emergency # didn't have a vet at the clinic at that time. It was horrible watching her shake and her eyes rolling around, not being able to walk or stand. She was like that most of the night. At about 3 am she finally settled down. I held her in my lap on the floor the whole night. Mind you she is a German Shepherd & is bigger than my lap. I was able to talk to my vet that night which helped to calm me a little. By 9 am the next morning she wasn't getting any better. I had to use a towel to hold her hind legs up so she could go outside to do her business. I called the vet again to give them her progress & we both decided that she probably wouldn't have much quality of life that way and it was time to have her put to sleep. She is 15 years old but it was still a very hard decision. They couldn't get me in until 4 pm. I sat with her for about another hour & she wanted to get up and move. So I grabbed the towel so she could at least use her front legs. But she was walking on all 4 on her own. She couldn't go very far though before she collapsed. I brought her water and food. She drank and ate. She got up again a little later on her own and wanted outside again. By 2 pm she was back to her normal self! I called the vet & his wife answered the phone & explained what happened & she said, "Praise God, there was a reason why I didn't have an early appointment!" I was pretty glad too. She didn't eat yesterday and was sick this morning at 7 am, but did eat a little this afternoon. We are taking it one day at a time. But it's really hard knowing it could happen again at any time. I have had her since she was 10 weeks old. She just had her 15th birthday.
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Oh my heart goes out to you. Razor’s dad was a German shepherd and I have had him also since he was 10 weeks old. I know exactly what you are going through, it really is an emotional time. On November 2nd Razor’s heart rate dropped so low and his eyes were rolling in his head. I took him to bed with me and I just cuddled him all night, expecting him to pass, but today he is as good as he ever will be. It’s amazing what prayer and love will do. Thank you for sharing, I know it must have taken you a lot to write it. I hope Sadie continues to improve and give you many more days of joy. Blessings Jimeka 🤗 🤗
Thank you! I had no idea that it would hit me this hard. 3 years ago we lost Sassy, her "sister" (not blood related) that we had for 10 years. I was upset but nothing like this. My dog before these 2 was Tilly, a Doberman that was also 15. Those two had cancer. I had to put Tilly down a week after I was diagnosed with MS. The vet felt bad for me and didn't charge me the normal $35.
So sorry you've had to go through all that. Hope and pray she continues to get better.
Thank you!
Prayers are with you and Sadie🙏. 15 years is a long time and lots of memories 😉 Enjoy the time you have 👍😊🐾🐾🐾🐾 Ken
Thank you!
I know how hard this can be. I'm glad you've been given a little more time with her. She's obviously been much loved and well cared for. They become such great companions. You're in my prayers.
Thank you. Yes, she has been attached at the hip since I got her as a puppy at 10 weeks.
Aww, I’m so sorry! Sadie is beautiful 😘
Sadie is so lovely and so loved. My heart breaks for you at this time. My ex and I lost our five beloved dogs in a span of 13 months, it almost did me in. They are family. Enjoy every precious moment with her and give her a doggy kiss from me! Love you, Kelly xx
Oh my gosh, that had to be so hard to bare, I'm so sorry.
So many hearts go out to you. Anyone who has shared a life with animal companions knows how hard this is for both of you.
Thank you!😎
Love her and enjoy her as long as you can. I had a wonderful Chow Chow named Holly who went through much the same thing, and then recovered. She lived 3 more years, and I am so grateful for each day she was with me. I wish you the same with your Sadie.
Thank you ! I am enjoying each extra day given to us.
Aww hun! What a beautiful puppy! Keep her close! ~May You All Be Wrapped In The Wings Of Angels~ 🤗💕 hairbrain4
Thank you! She has been my angel from heaven.
It's so tough being around a fur baby knowing that there's nothing that you can do to make them better, only to be there to keep them as comfortable as you can. Enjoy your fur baby, hairbrain4
I'm sorry to hear about the scare your Sadie gave you. Seizures can be so scary. Went through this with my grandfather's dog a few years ago. I'm glad that she is doing better. She has made it to such a great age with your love and care. Cherish each minute you have with her.
Give her a gentle pat for me.
Jessie & Caddie
Thank you ! She is getting a lot of extra hugs, pats & kisses.
My heart is crying. I sure love my little babies like all of you guys but I HATE when the end is drawing near. They are such treasures big ones and small. I sure home Sadie gets better. Larger dogs don't tend to last as long which is so hard. I'm so sorry you both are going through this but I'm sure your presence with her comforts her.
so sad....like one of your children
😢😔 Harley was my 'boy' that went thru the same thing... black lab. We lost his brother, Dylan, to a tragic accident 8 years before. Harley had seizures and i did the same thing, I just laid with him after the seizure and making sure he drinks is a HUGE bonus!! He would be very lethargic, so I just laid with him or tried to get him active. For a lab, even at 15, Harley still acted like a puppy (when he wanted 😂...) Keep your spirits high, Sadie will sense your emotions. I did keep him in a 'kennel' cage at night, he actually did well in it, safety, surrounded by blankets (of course that I had slept with) There is NO easy way or ANY words that will hep you understand. Just enjoy and cherish the moments with your precious Sadie! Be very cautious when Sadie has seizures, because of involuntary movements, she can snapped at you or bite you (NOT MEANING TOO)! Don't think about what is to come and live in the moment with her now! I spent hours on the phone with my vet trying to figure out Harley's quality of life versus my emotional distress and my children's. That is the hardest part. But for NOW ... Just LOVE HER!!
As others have said, I’m so sorry that you and Sadie are having a tough time. I have been in a similar place and understand how incredibly hard it is to watch the “kids “ we love in distress. You are doing everything right and giving her all the very best care and love.
I'm so sorry about your furbaby. It's hard to see the furbabies go through things like that. Much love to Sadie. I do hope she continues on the road to recovery. 🤗♥️🌹
Thank you!
Keeping you and Sadie in my prayers. My Lefty kept having strokes and couldn't understand why one side of his body didn't work. I did the towel thing to help him too. I hope you have much more time with her!
Sorry about your Lefty. Thank you for the prayers.
So sorry bout her sickness hairbrain, go get some Hydrogen Pyroxide food grade 33% & put 2 drops in her H20 bowl, & seaveg.com for pets, sprinkle it on her food ! & she'll be back to being a healthy girl again...My Prayers Are with ya! & Praise G*D about her come back.🙏🙏🐕👍🎁💝 all Furr-Babies Matter!😀😃😄luv ya!
Jazz🐎🐈
Thank you!
Sorry to hear about your baby Sadie. They are family members and its hard to see them sick. Praying for you and Sadie. She is cute.
Thank you.
I have tears in my eyes for u and Sadie. This is the hardest time in a relationship with a fur baby. They become a part of u like ur right arm. My Klondike was my right arm and wen he passed i thot i wud never recover. All i can say is keep in close contact with ur vet and keep eye contact with Sadie. She will tell u wen its time.
We r all here for u too. Keep us posted. 🐾🐾💜💜🙏🏻🙏🏻
Thank you. I know it is so hard to let them go. I have lost a few over the past 20 years. A friend of mine just lost her son at 42 yrs old, way too young, and I can't even begin to imagine what she must be going through. Losing a pet is hard but a child, beyond my comprehension. I keep praying for her that her pain lessens each day.
I have a friend that lost her son while he was in his 20s. She says it never stops hurting. It just gets easier to carry over the years.
I dont have actual children - my dogs r my kids - so i cant comprehend either. But r pain is still real. For us its like losing a child. Only we know its going to happen wen we first get them. But u never want it to happen.
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