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Duke took a real turn for the worst these past few days. He was so uncomfortable, and his breathing very labored. It was heart breaking.
We weren't sure what to do, as we knew the med acted like chemo, they get sicker before they get better. We also knew some don't get better. Last night was really a bad night, and so we decided not to let him suffer anymore. We made arrangements for the vet to come at four today, to end his suffering.
Now for the strange part, although his breathing is still very labored, and his nose is still bleeding somewhat, about an hour ago he perked up considerably, even barked at the mail man, with his tail wagging.
So I phoned the vet and cancelled. Then I fed Duke two pieces of baloney, and two pieces of cheese. He has been drinking accesively all along, vet said that is his kidneys. But if he is eating and drinking, and his tail is wagging, I'm sure not going to put him to sleep! I'm going to keep feeding him...
So we are just taking it one hour at a time at this point, and I hope tonight is not as bad as last night. Just thought I'd let everyone know how he's doing.
This disease is very cruel. His nose is even more swollen and bent now. He looks like a little camel. But so far I think his eysight is OK.
Sandy
We weren't sure what to do, as we knew the med acted like chemo, they get sicker before they get better. We also knew some don't get better. Last night was really a bad night, and so we decided not to let him suffer anymore. We made arrangements for the vet to come at four today, to end his suffering.
Now for the strange part, although his breathing is still very labored, and his nose is still bleeding somewhat, about an hour ago he perked up considerably, even barked at the mail man, with his tail wagging.
So I phoned the vet and cancelled. Then I fed Duke two pieces of baloney, and two pieces of cheese. He has been drinking accesively all along, vet said that is his kidneys. But if he is eating and drinking, and his tail is wagging, I'm sure not going to put him to sleep! I'm going to keep feeding him...
So we are just taking it one hour at a time at this point, and I hope tonight is not as bad as last night. Just thought I'd let everyone know how he's doing.
This disease is very cruel. His nose is even more swollen and bent now. He looks like a little camel. But so far I think his eysight is OK.
Sandy