Loving my Oldies Posted November 21, 2015 Share Posted November 21, 2015 (edited) My precious Danny is sick today and the vet is very concerned. She is sure he isn’t in pain, just a very old and tired little fellow. His back legs have been a bit wobbly for a while and a couple of weeks ago, they collapsed. Magic prednislone did its work, but for the past few days he has been only picking at his food and throwing up every couple of days. He did an enormous throw up this morning and was having difficulty even sitting up. We have taken xrays and bloods; vet is not sure that he might have had a little stroke, thinks he might have a lung infection. My heart is breaking, but I think we are reaching the end. In healthier times: Edited August 15, 2016 by Dame Danny's Darling Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Animal House Posted November 21, 2015 Share Posted November 21, 2015 I'm sorry to hear about your little red man (and what a handsome fella he is)....fingers and paws crossed that he has a bit more time with you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westiemum Posted November 21, 2015 Share Posted November 21, 2015 DD after my last 24 hours my heart is breaking for you - you could have been describing my Mac - big hugs for you and your gorgeous little red man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loving my Oldies Posted November 21, 2015 Author Share Posted November 21, 2015 I'm sorry to hear about your little red man (and what a handsome fella he is)....fingers and paws crossed that he has a bit more time with you. Thanks Cazablanca. I hope so too. DD after my last 24 hours my heart is breaking for you - you could have been describing my Mac - big hugs for you and your gorgeous little red man. Silly, I know, but I have always felt that as long as Mac was around so would be Danny, even though their situations are totally different - except for being old. Danny hasn’t eaten well for several days, yet he weighed in at over 5.4k so we think he is retaining a lot of fluid. Hopefully the diuretics will help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stressmagnet Posted November 21, 2015 Share Posted November 21, 2015 Oh no. So sorry to hear. I'll hope things turn around. Please update. X Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boronia Posted November 21, 2015 Share Posted November 21, 2015 No matter how hard we fight to keep them there is that time when we have to steel ourselves to say goodbye. I am sorry you have to make this decision so soon DDD. love from me who has two pretty-old takkas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Little Gifts Posted November 21, 2015 Share Posted November 21, 2015 This is the hardest part of loving a dog. I know you will do what you feel is right for him Cynthia. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarbedWire Posted November 21, 2015 Share Posted November 21, 2015 I think I understand your pain DDD. Thinking of you and Danny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHA Posted November 21, 2015 Share Posted November 21, 2015 Hugs xxxx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stellnme Posted November 21, 2015 Share Posted November 21, 2015 So hard making that call, DDD - wishing you strength and lots more gentle pats for Danny. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loving my Oldies Posted November 21, 2015 Author Share Posted November 21, 2015 Thank you all. He has managed to get to his feet and is tottering around after me ........ wagging his tail !! I’ve been in touch with the vet; another huge throw up; blood results not back yet and she wants to see them before advising further. love from me who has two pretty-old takkas I’ve always loved your sig photo <3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
valbitz Posted November 21, 2015 Share Posted November 21, 2015 So sorry to hear this DDD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loving my Oldies Posted November 21, 2015 Author Share Posted November 21, 2015 So sorry to hear this DDD I’m not sure how much time, valbitz, but today has been a real shock. I will treasure every moment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loving my Oldies Posted November 21, 2015 Author Share Posted November 21, 2015 Danny is much better today, just a very tired little boy. No throw ups, all meds kept down, toileted on cue after I’d carried him downstairs, followed by a little sniff around. Lots of cuddles after chores done and the others walked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Animal House Posted November 21, 2015 Share Posted November 21, 2015 Tis good to hear he's feeling a bit better, he looks quite comfy on his bed all snuggled up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Little Gifts Posted November 22, 2015 Share Posted November 22, 2015 I hate throwing up. I think Danny does too. He looks like a comfy bed will be his friend for the rest of the day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loving my Oldies Posted November 22, 2015 Author Share Posted November 22, 2015 It is lovely and cool here today, so nothing better than being warm and comfy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tassie Posted November 22, 2015 Share Posted November 22, 2015 Bless the little man .. such a sweetie. You will do the right thing for him at the right time. Hate it when they get older .. Hugs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loving my Oldies Posted November 23, 2015 Author Share Posted November 23, 2015 Leaving the vet this morning. Both Danny and I certainly a lot happier than we were before. I honestly thought he was going to just slip away in the night, but bright eyed and bushy tailed (as a nearly 17 year old little man can be) this morning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Little Gifts Posted November 23, 2015 Share Posted November 23, 2015 And he has no idea how many grey hairs he's given you! Good news (about Danny, not the greys). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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