esky Posted July 24, 2012 Share Posted July 24, 2012 Hi all, All info is in another thread here titled "Can I ask for Prayers" but what I need is some urgent help or advice pls. My little girl isn't doing well with heart failure & requires oxygen (haven't been able to wean her off supplemental oxygen). I can't bear to not bring her home if she doesn't improve in the next few hours even so I can just say my goodbyes here instead of at the vets (I have had to do this recently & can't do it there again. Without going into lengthy details, we have tried everywhere to hire an oxygen bottle, regulator & hunidifier just for one night to bring her home but no-one can help. We can get an oxygen bottle but no regulator/humidifier. Does anyone know where we can get something please? Have rung vets, emergency vets, gas suppliers etc already. We are in Newcastle but can get help with transport if help can come from Sydney. I can't believe that there seems to be no option for a person who wants there pet to come home even for an hour to be able to stay on oxygen for their comfort. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k9angel Posted July 24, 2012 Share Posted July 24, 2012 Bumping this up. Esky maybe post this in OT too. I hope someone is able to help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minimax Posted July 24, 2012 Share Posted July 24, 2012 Have you tried calling SASH, the large emerhency vet hospital in Sydney? They should have some contacts for you, if nothing else? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
esky Posted July 24, 2012 Author Share Posted July 24, 2012 Haven't rung Sydney vets yet as it will be a 2 hr trip each way to get it for us & I don't want to leave being close by to her. Our kind offer of help wouldn't be able to get it to us till late tonight & we may have to choose what to do when my vets shut at 6.30pm so there will be too much of a gap without it. I do thank you for the idea & will certainly phone them in case. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest donatella Posted July 24, 2012 Share Posted July 24, 2012 Can you try doctors and pharmacies? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casowner Posted July 24, 2012 Share Posted July 24, 2012 esky I can not help but I lost my little pom cross last Semptember to something very similiar and out of the blue since yesterday I have become absolutely heartsick and lost remembering losing her the way I did. My heart is broken for you and I hope you get the time you need with her, I didn't and that is a pain I will carry with me always Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boronia Posted July 24, 2012 Share Posted July 24, 2012 I don't know if this link is any help (and maybe you have contacted them already) http://oxygensolutions.rtrk.com.au/?scid=8407&kw=2353947&pub_cr_id=13557701416 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted July 24, 2012 Share Posted July 24, 2012 Oh- esky..I am so sorry you have this to go through now .... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
esky Posted July 24, 2012 Author Share Posted July 24, 2012 Thank you everyone.........I am so distressed right now. I cannot believe any possible sources so far can't help us. Excuses are they don't deal with pets only humans, insurance reasons, can take whole oxygen bottle home but not regulator due to indemnity etc etc etc If I can get through this, I am seriously going to think how I can change this so others don't have to suffer with what I am going through just to bring their babies home for a short time. I can't understand how humans can get take home oxygen yet we can't for our furbabies?????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
julesluvscavs Posted July 24, 2012 Share Posted July 24, 2012 (edited) for you Esky, thinking of you all x Edited July 24, 2012 by Jules♥Cavs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BC Crazy Posted July 24, 2012 Share Posted July 24, 2012 Sorry of no help to you apart from support, thinking of you at this very difficult time & truly hope someone can help you very quickly as it is so urgent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salukifan Posted July 24, 2012 Share Posted July 24, 2012 (edited) Esky, I'm hoping you don't take this badly but I think you need to consider this course of action very carefully. Your girl is dying. I know you know that but if you don't want her to suffer unduly, she needs not to be stressed by being transported and she may need veterinary support - possibly quite a bit - at the end. I think you need to focus on what is best for her. Frankly I think what is best for you is that she goes peacefully to the bridge - assisted by a vet if required. You don't want to be in the position of making this harder for her than it has to be. Believe me, I feel your pain but do what is best for her and keep her where she is. Edited July 24, 2012 by Haredown Whippets Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted July 24, 2012 Share Posted July 24, 2012 Esky .. can the vet help you at least settle her on her favourite bed in your car ? She will be surrounded there by smells of her family - be warm, and you can cuddle her and love her to ease her on her way . neither of you need extra stress now ... Take care Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alyosha Posted July 24, 2012 Share Posted July 24, 2012 The trouble with oxygen is it can be dangerous so might be hard to obtain. I did post in the other thread though - try Wildlife caring folks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pipsqueak Posted July 24, 2012 Share Posted July 24, 2012 The only other thought that I have is if you can find a "pet ambulance" service (usually operated by ex-vet nurses) that might be able to help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
esky Posted July 24, 2012 Author Share Posted July 24, 2012 Please don't think I am in any way wanting to hurt my girl or prolongue the enevitable. I merely want to transport her 10 mins back home & of course have the vet come out. I was given my baby & an oxygen bottle etc to transport her the same 10 mins from the emergency vet this morning to my regular vet (I was driving alone) so can't understand why I can't just do the same to home to say goodbye? I will also add my husband is fully qualified in working with oxygen etc through his work. I hope I haven't upset anyone by bringing this up or have anyone think I won't do the right thing by Penny. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salukifan Posted July 24, 2012 Share Posted July 24, 2012 I hope I haven't upset anyone by bringing this up or have anyone think I won't do the right thing by Penny. Of course not. You might also want to ask yourself if she actually knows where she is any more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pollywaffle Posted July 24, 2012 Share Posted July 24, 2012 Esky, I am sure that no-one would think anything of you other than that you are a kind, compassionate person doing the right thing by your dog. Nothing more, nothing less. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cavstar Posted July 24, 2012 Share Posted July 24, 2012 Esky.. no advise, just :hug: Thinking of you & your Penny girl. My heart goes out to you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted July 24, 2012 Share Posted July 24, 2012 so can't understand why I can't just do the same to home to say goodbye? damn red tape and legalities ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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