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Post by 2stroked on May 19, 2014 18:57:52 GMT -5
2strokd, so sorry man. Our prayers go out to you, and your family. I too love all animals. To me, animals are the only truly, constantly honest critters on this earth. We have two dogs and two cats. Missy. Shes a chiuaua and wire terrior mix. We have had her for 8 years now. I rescued her from an abusive home. I straight told the bastard that had her I was taking his dog. He did not even care! Here she is.: s1370.photobucket.com/user/lisachristhompson/media/Mobile%20Uploads/IMAG0376_zps2abf810e.jpg.htmlThis is Nikita, she is a mini border collie. My wife picked her up from a distant nieghbors place, where she was being starved, and beaten by the brat kids. Now she is addicted to Mt. Dew! No shit. s1370.photobucket.com/user/lisachristhompson/media/Mobile%20Uploads/IMAG0203_zpsf21fedd8.jpg.htmlThe cats, belong to my children, but the female, the blue eyed one has claimed me. Here is Sassy: s1370.photobucket.com/user/lisachristhompson/media/Mobile%20Uploads/IMAG0074_zps06c2ac89.jpg.htmlAnd here is Tom. A mean sob, to any one that does not live here. Loves to stare at guests and growl. He acts mean, but hes a pussycat! s1370.photobucket.com/user/lisachristhompson/media/Mobile%20Uploads/IMAG0372_zps76b6da16.jpg.html2strokd, I feel your pain man. Spend as much time with your furry friend as possible. |
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Post by aeroxbud on May 20, 2014 3:52:21 GMT -5
Looks like a few of us are going through some hard times. Thinking of you all, it cant be easy. Had my Grandson stay at the weekend. He asked me how old our Labra doodle Dedee was. I told him "seven years old." He looked upset, then said we only have her for another five years." I cant imagine how I will feel when I lose my first pet.  |
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Post by 2TDave on May 20, 2014 5:48:39 GMT -5
That's a great breed Aeroxbud. It's all very sad but live for today and cherish your pet. Tomorrow is tomorrow and 5 years, well that's way out of our control. I'd love to see a pic of your pooch.
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Post by 2strokd on May 20, 2014 8:03:01 GMT -5
Ahh... Im sorry Goosey. Its good to hear from you but not so good of a topic. Its the saddest thing ever to see. My once sharp eyed, quick, strong dog is now wondering around the house trying to find his memory.  All he will do anymore is pace around and sleep. I just open all the doors and let him go were he wants to go until I think hes had enough, then I will sit with him until he falls asleep or rests some period. We took him back to the Doc yesterday and she gave us some steroid to give him. She says this is the easiest (cheapest) way to see if it is a tumor on the brain, or more of a cognitive thing. Its try this or spend up to thousands of $$ I don't have. The steroid in theory will ease the tension from the tumor if he has one?.. So, if I give him the meds and he gets better it means he has a tumor. If we give him the meds and see no change its more cognitive, or like Alzheimer's. Its a loose, loose really but I gotta know. I like to think if it is cognitive he will have more time with us.? It just seems like a tumor would/will progress to fast. But then again, the steroid will slow a tumors rate of destruction if it works. All in all, its just a bad day.. No win, no good, no dice. I am here for him to the end though, just as he is me. My family says he is lucky to have me.. I see it the other way around. He has helped me calm down my lifestyle throughout the years, helped me become more of a heartfelt humble person in comparison to the years gone. Of course having a child and getting married helps this too lol. But my ole buddy has been by my side when not a soul else could/would be. Yep, he was always there with a cheesy smile and a giggle or some smack talk. Dogs are no shit "mans best friend".. More like "HUmans best friend". Theres no such loyalty that exists between man, and another man. A dog(or cat) is loyal like no other could ever be, I thank him dearly for that all the time... |
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Post by 2strokd on May 20, 2014 8:10:38 GMT -5
Good to hear from you all. I just saw page 15,s posts after the last post I made. Thanks for sharing 2stroked, aeroxbud, 2TDave.. 2stroked, if you use the "IMG" links when copying and pasting the pic itself will show when you post. Here,s your doggies and kitties. They all look happy and at home      |
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Post by 2stroked on May 20, 2014 8:36:03 GMT -5
Thanx, 2strokd. I only pasted links to help save a little bandwidth.
Its amazing how when u bring home a pet, that is what u think they are, a pet. But, in no time they are your best friend, and your closest family member.
When I say I know your pain, I do. See, Missy has siezures as well as hip displaysia. Meaning her back legs will pop in and out of their sockets. I know its not as bad as watching your buddy forget his world, but still very sad and painful to see. About three years after we got Missy, she caught some type of weak strain of parvo virus that was not blocked by her vaccines. I just knew she was going to die. She was deadly ill for three weeks, and lost four pounds. Four pounds dont sound like a lot, but for a eight and a half .pound body, it is. She slowly recovered, but that is what caused her to have her first siezure. Now, she will get in my lap and not move, if she feels one coming. Also, she has taught hrself to detect them in my wife and daughter, she will whine and cry, and do her best to keep them sitting. When the siezure starts, if I am inanother room, Missy will come and " tell " me, by barking and dancing circlles till I come with her.
I never want to imagine my life without my fuzzy children.
May you and your family have the strength to deal with this tragedy.
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Post by moofus02 on May 20, 2014 11:02:27 GMT -5
2strokd I know what you are going through. I got Moofus in 98 at a wreck. Drunk driver in a stolen car hit a tree head on at 60. the dog was in the back and broke the passenger seat back off. I kept Moofus a blue healer but I think he healed my soul. He was loyal to the end. Got in a fight with a rotty that bit through his back knee. I cast it till the arthritis set the joint. The last year and a half I had to give him meds that were killing him so he could walk. My wife brought home a boxer when she thought Moofus was done to help me but he lasted another year. At the end I was carrying him in and out. I still find myself looking for him all the time. Heart failure is what did him in nothing I could do about it. Now that stupid boxer has adopted me. She is growing on me but it took a while for the hurt of losing Moofus to subside. I had a cat that Moofus was throwing up in the air I rescued it and they became great friends they would always be curled up togather sleeping. This winter it wanted out I went to let it back in and it looked like it was laying in the sun but it was 10 degrees out. Don't know what happened there but those 2 were my favorite pets. Both loyal and affectionate. Hard to get over and not replaceable. The last couple years with Moofus were a lot of work but I would never have given up on him as long as he was not hurting. My prayers go out to you. It's been almost 6 months and I still tear up thinking of my lost friend
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Post by Goosey on May 20, 2014 21:11:19 GMT -5
Yes. Never going to be easy. Yet no regrets letting the furry friends into our families. Can't type any more, Daisy keeps shoving her head in my hand for pets. Stubborn old thing.
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Post by aeroxbud on May 21, 2014 4:10:22 GMT -5
That's a great breed Aeroxbud. It's all very sad but live for today and cherish your pet. Tomorrow is tomorrow and 5 years, well that's way out of our control. I'd love to see a pic of your pooch. Here are our two dogs. Dedee and Darcy. Darcy is a Jackodoodle They are the best of friends.   Dedee even likes scooters  Let us know how it goes 2stroked. |
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Post by moofus02 on May 21, 2014 6:36:28 GMT -5
That's a great breed Aeroxbud. It's all very sad but live for today and cherish your pet. Tomorrow is tomorrow and 5 years, well that's way out of our control. I'd love to see a pic of your pooch. Here are our two dogs. Dedee and Darcy. Darcy is a Jackodoodle They are the best of friends. Dedee even likes scooters Let us know how it goes 2stroked. Good looking friends and bike Sent from my SPH-L720 using proboards |
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Post by 2strokd on May 21, 2014 8:41:31 GMT -5
Today is going pretty good so far. I started him on the prednisone yesterday morning. 40mg every 24hrs for 5 days, then to 20mg every 24. I cant say I see any real difference yet, but he does seem to be of better spirit and feeling more secure with the extra attention. That is as long as I am here and he knows exactly where I am in the house, or outside. Otherwise he just paces nonstop. Ive already learned that if I need to leave or go out to the shop I must make sure he is either asleep or with me. Keeping him with me out there is tough these days tho as I need to keep 100% of my attention on him and cant get my mind into my work. He will lay there and chill but as soon as I move out of sight or he looses track of me he will get up and start pacing and wonder off. Part of me wants the meds to work and help him think clearer.. But that only means its a tumor and our time is still limited. If it is tho, he can take these meds the rest of his days if it helps. If not a tumor than its CCD or Cognitive and I don't know of much to do other than what I have been?? I cannot afford to go on like this too long. He is priceless to me, but with the loss of wages combined with the vet bills piling up I have got to get more work done soon! My wife is a huge help as always, but he just wont stay still and relax for anyone but me so far. As I sit here and type he is laying asleep in the chair next to me. Otherwise he would be pacing... Its pretty obvious in what Ive learned so far about this disease that routine is very important. A solid schedule is best for him as it helps him feel more secure knowing whats next, or when its time to eat and pee, and poo.. Lol, you get it. Thank you all so much again for your support. |
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Post by moofus02 on May 21, 2014 9:40:31 GMT -5
Thoughts and prayers be with you
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Post by 2TDave on May 21, 2014 11:22:39 GMT -5
Sending prayers and hope.
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Post by 2stroked on May 21, 2014 18:53:28 GMT -5
Prayers and good vibes your way brother. I wish for the world you were not going through this. I could never imagine your pain. Find little ways to enjoy every waking moment with him.
I get the mixed feelings, man. You want the steroids to work, and you dont at the same time. If they do, you get a few days with your ole buddy. But, that would mean cancer. If it does not work, its not cancer, but you loose him slowly.
Condolences,
Chris
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Post by 2strokd on May 22, 2014 9:00:24 GMT -5
Thanks.. Its morning 3 on the meds and they seem to be helping  . I am with him 24/7 unless he is asleep? Even then I wont leave him long. He wont stay calm and content unless he is with me. In fact, he was doing so much better yesterday afternoon that my wife and I took him and our other dog Peenut to the creek to play. We had fun! Peenut plum had a blast blasting through the water and running about. Torquer took it easier but still enjoyed the creek again much like he always has. Although this is tragic to me, the thoughts of loosing him and the fact that our future is nearing end it has still inspired me to be the best person I can be at this time. I am staying as positive as ever, not only with him but just about everything I have done this week. Its just the best way for me, him, all of us. It is what it is and I cannot change it. All I can do is my best for him. Im not sure what if any options are for us if it is a tumor for sure. We have discussed the matter of expensive surgery and we have decided if it is a possibility we will try anything for him up to a point. If it comes to him suffering too much I will not let/make him go through it. Of course there is the matter of the thousands it may cost for help, and you have to consider his age of 11-1/2. Really overall he is in very good shape for his age. He is showing signs of slight arthritis and some vision trouble but otherwise, and other than this darn tumor deal he is in great shape. Can still pull me on a BMX around the block up until it recently. I am will to let go of/sell anything I have to put toward a vet bill. I can get another scooter, mower, or whatever I can sell. I cant get another Torque. I/we are not the kind of people to "make our dog live" so to speak. Ive seen and heard of people spending thousands to keep the animal around when there is just no hope and the animal is suffering. I really don't want that at all. Just the best we can do for him, that's all. If the vet says "enjoy your days, there is nothing else we can do" then we will continue to do so. Until then, we still got some fight in this ole boy.  |
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. I am with him 24/7 unless he is asleep? Even then I wont leave him long. He wont stay calm and content unless he is with me.