Oh Raltar
I'm so sorry (
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| Author: | Raltar [ Thu Jul 08, 2010 7:34 pm ] |
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My Tricks died, as you all know. This has left me with one dog(well, we have like, 8 more in the house, but this one is mine), who is older and he actually acts his age. Dodger was our hunting dog, but we stopped working him when we found out he had a hip problem. I don't remember the term, but it could have been really bad for him if we overworked him. So, we would still take him out to the beach with Banner(my other dog that died last October) and he would generally have a good time. He was an outside dog until the summer rolled around and we brought him inside because of the flies. But last year, we just brought both of them inside as full time house dogs. So, Banner had a growth in her throat that prevented her from eating or drinking(with other side effects such as a really bad hacking cough and such). The vet said nothing could be done easily and she was wasting away since she couldn't eat. We decided to put her down so she wouldn't have to suffer anymore. Up until this point, Dodger still acted like the dog he always was. He might be 15 years old, but he would still run around the yard when we let him out and I would spray him with the hose and he'd jump up to catch the water and all that good stuff. But as soon as Banner left us, he started acting old. He doesn't play much anymore. He has trouble getting up. He's lost a lot of his vision. He walks instead of runs and he basically sleeps all day. It was strange to see such a change in him so fast, you know? So, I took him out last night before putting him to bed. He was fine(as in nothing had seemed to change from earlier), but at some point in the night, he started crying like he was in pain. I went to check on him and he wouldn't come out of his crate. He stopped the crying and just looked at me. So I let him go back to sleep. Morning comes around and it's time to let him out. Only, he won't stand. I tried putting a leash on him to get him to move, but he wouldn't. I let the other dogs out instead and tell my brother that I think he's feeling extra sore today, so if he sees him standing to let him out. I head upstairs and try to sleep. Brother gets up and Dodger is at least sitting up, so he lets him out. Dodger takes a few steps out of his crate and falls down, then he starts crying like he's in pain again. Brother said it was kinda like Dodger's legs moved like maybe they were numb. I get up and try to help Dodger up, but he won't have any of that. So now we have an 80 retriever in the middle of our kitchen floor that can't move. I've given him some doggy pain killers and he stopped the crying all day. He still won't get up, but he'll eat and drink water. I'm hoping it's just one of those days or if something is hurt, it heals up fast. I just don't really know what to do. I'd like to be able to take him to the vet, but I'm not sure I can afford it and I won't have transportation to take him anywhere until Sunday evening when all of the vets are closed anyway. So the soonest he can see a vet even if I could afford it is on Monday. This really sucks. I don't want to lose both of my dogs less than two weeks apart, but I don't want Dodger to be in pain, either. I hate my life. |
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| Author: | LadyKate [ Thu Jul 08, 2010 7:48 pm ] |
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Oh man. *hugs* I'm so sorry. |
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| Author: | Lenas [ Thu Jul 08, 2010 7:49 pm ] |
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God damn that's depressing. |
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| Author: | Taskiss [ Thu Jul 08, 2010 8:17 pm ] |
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I know you don't want to lose your dog, but he's in pain. Sounds like hip dysplasia to me. Call a friend for a ride. Take him to the vet, discuss your options and let the vet know what you can and can't afford. |
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| Author: | Lydiaa [ Thu Jul 08, 2010 8:33 pm ] |
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This happened with my old dogs too, when the younger one ran away, it's like over night the older one started acting his age. A couple of weeks later, we found the younger one and everything was okay again... Dogs are odd group animals like that. This might be sad news but hip dysplasia is a very expensive problem to fix, and in an older dog it is usually not worth it. One day very soon, I will have to face the same thing with my rotty (he already has early symptoms) but until then we're doing all we can. (a doggy electric blanket does help during the winter, etc) I'm really sorry for everything that is happening to you, and unfortunately the only advice I could give is that sometimes if you love something enough, you'll have to let them go for their own good. My heart and prayers are with you tonight... |
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| Author: | Xerxes [ Thu Jul 08, 2010 10:38 pm ] |
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I'm sorry Raltar =( |
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| Author: | Jasmy [ Thu Jul 08, 2010 11:41 pm ] |
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Raltar take him in...and be there for him. I know it's expensive, I've just been through it this past September, but it sounds like he is ready to go...don't make him suffer. I'm sorry, it's the hardest thing one has to do, to let go of a loved one, but sometimes it's for the best. I'm so very sorry, I know how hard it is to lose a faithful companion...I've lost three in the past 10 years, 2 of them in the past 3 years. /hugs |
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| Author: | Kirra [ Fri Jul 09, 2010 12:30 am ] |
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Oh Raltar I'm so sorry (
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| Author: | Raltar [ Fri Jul 09, 2010 1:09 pm ] |
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My uncle came over today and took me and Dodger to the vet. It was one of the hardest things I've ever had to do, but I stayed with him until the very end. |
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| Author: | LadyKate [ Fri Jul 09, 2010 1:12 pm ] |
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Bless you. *hugs* Many condolences, friend. |
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| Author: | Taskiss [ Fri Jul 09, 2010 1:30 pm ] |
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I'm sorry for your loss, Raltar. |
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| Author: | Squirrel Girl [ Fri Jul 09, 2010 1:42 pm ] |
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Sorry for your loss.
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| Author: | Colphax [ Fri Jul 09, 2010 4:29 pm ] |
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I'm so sorry, Raltar. |
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| Author: | Ranelagh [ Fri Jul 09, 2010 4:41 pm ] |
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Sorry to hear that Raltar. |
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| Author: | Xerxes [ Fri Jul 09, 2010 9:43 pm ] |
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I'm so sorry Raltar =( |
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| Author: | Diamondeye [ Fri Jul 09, 2010 10:34 pm ] |
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Sorry to hear that Raltar. |
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| Author: | Raltar [ Sat Jul 10, 2010 4:35 am ] |
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Thanks everyone. I've lost all three of my dogs in the span of 9 months. This really blows. |
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