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[southerncomfort]

Bless you. Saying goodbye to a beloved friend is the hardest thing.

You gave him every chance and I'm so sorry that you didn't have a happier outcome.

Thinking of you today. X

 

[Mrs B]

So terribly sorry ... thinking if you ... ?xx

 

[Baywonder]

Oh crikey - I am so sorry @cheekywelshie - everything was looking so much more positive when I last posted on this thread yesterday.

I really do understand how you are feeling, and I wish there was something I could do to make the whole situation better for you.

Sending you virtual hugs. XX

 

[Melody Grey]

Thinking of you this morning ? I really think you made the right decision here; for you have the memories of many years happiness, for him; there’s a dignified end. You’ve Both given it your all, no-one can ask any more xx

 

[vmac66]

So sorry. The right decisions are often the hardest ones. You've done the very best you can for him. Its the worst part of having any animal. Give yourself time to greive. X

 

[Pearlsasinger]

I'm sorry it didn't work out the way you had hoped. It sounds trite but it is true that time is a great healer. Try to remember all the things that you did together in the bonus years after the first surgery, it truly will help.

 

[cheekywelshie]

Oh god, honestly I'm not sure how much longer of it I can take.

I got a call from the vet an hour ago. Prepared myself to say i'll be there in an hour can you keep him OK til then, I just want to see him one last time.

The vet said. I thought I was going to have that conversation with you too.

But there's some positive news. He's refluxing less. His white blood cells have gone normal and we can hear gut sounds.

I said 'please, please don't do this too me, I can't take much more of it' then burst into tears.

He said, I know it is horrible this rollercoaster ride but i think we should give him one last chance because he has shown improvement.

I said yes but it's to do with food he can't eat properly so it's going to happen again the reflux anyway.

He said if it does then that's when we stop. We don't go for surgery (I'd said I didn't want that, and they agreed) but we give him this last chance because he's not giving up yet, trust me on this I will not let any animal suffer.

So wants to keep hi on the IV Fluids another day.= because his white blood cell count has gone normal and he has heard gut movement, and then try feeding him tomorrow. I feel this is prolonging the agony and the inevitable and I feel like i am going to be sick - but following the vet's advice. So i feel like it's just another day i have him. I am going down to see him shortly.

 

[Cragrat]

Your vet sounds wonderful!

If he says he's not in pain, then then the only pain being prolonged is yours :/ Which doesn't help you much, but you would always question 'what if' if you don't give him this chance. But I am glad you and your vet agree on no surgery.


More hugs!

 

[Cragrat]

How much can you be with him today?

 

[nikicb]

I am so sad to read you are in this situation and the emotional rollercoaster will make it feel so much worse. You have made sure he is in the best possible place - they will be managing his pain and giving him the best chance. Many of us have been where you are now and it feels like hell. Be kind to yourself. It sounds as though you have thought through a plan of action depending on the outcome of the next few days, and that will help you manage the process whichever way it goes. In the meantime I shall keep everything crossed that he comes through. Big hugs. xx

 

[Gingerwitch]

Oh god, honestly I'm not sure how much longer of it I can take.

I got a call from the vet an hour ago. Prepared myself to say i'll be there in an hour can you keep him OK til then, I just want to see him one last time.

The vet said. I thought I was going to have that conversation with you too.

But there's some positive news. He's refluxing less. His white blood cells have gone normal and we can hear gut sounds.

I said 'please, please don't do this too me, I can't take much more of it' then burst into tears.

He said, I know it is horrible this rollercoaster ride but i think we should give him one last chance because he has shown improvement.

I said yes but it's to do with food he can't eat properly so it's going to happen again the reflux anyway.

He said if it does then that's when we stop. We don't go for surgery (I'd said I didn't want that, and they agreed) but we give him this last chance because he's not giving up yet, trust me on this I will not let any animal suffer.

So wants to keep hi on the IV Fluids another day.= because his white blood cell count has gone normal and he has heard gut movement, and then try feeding him tomorrow. I feel this is prolonging the agony and the inevitable and I feel like i am going to be sick - but following the vet's advice. So i feel like it's just another day i have him.

I can't say anything to help you. I wish I could. But thinking of you at such a sad time. Hugs and vibes x x

 

[Baywonder]

Oh bless him - he is such a little fighter. XX

 

[Mrs B]

Crosses eyes, fingers, toes and anything else I can think of ... xx

 

[Sandstone1]

Hope things go your way. As long as his pain is under control I would give him a bit more time. Fingers crossed.

 

[cheekywelshie]

How much can you be with him today?

Going up at lunchtime - will stay to give him hugs and cuddles and see the vet. I just know that today isn't the test it is can he eat food

 

[ycbm]

Oh my goodness, what an unexpected update! Everything crossed again then, toes as well this time though my shoes won't fit. Thinking of you while you have this agonising wait.

 

[FestiveFuzz]

Oh CW I’ve just caught up on the thread and can only imagine the rollercoaster of emotions you’ve been through over the last few days. I wish there was something I could say or do to help make it better, instead have some much needed HHO vibes, they’ve got me through some tough times in the past and I hope they can do the same for you xx

 

[Wishfilly]

Sending all the vibes that he can make a miraculous recovery. He really is gorgeous.

 

[Laurac13]

Oh my gosh, keep strong your boy is a fighter as long as he’s not in pain go with the vet and see how he goes. Big hugs Xx
Ps miracles can happen my vets told me merlin only had a week to live in July and I said goodbye to him but he Stabilised then recovered back to full health, I’ve got everything crossed for you ???

 

[Nikki26]

What a rollercoaster you are on at the moment. He is fighting so hard for you, I so hope you have the miracle that we are all hoping for. Your vet sounds amazing. I trust my vet explicitly and trust him to tell me when enough is enough. I have everything crossed for you both. xx

 

[scats]

I’ve got everything crossed for you both xx

 

[tristar]

with you and the little man x

 

[Squeak]

What a fighter he is. Sending all the positive thoughts possible your way and crossing everything.

 

[Peregrine Falcon]

Oh goodness. Sending an extra seat belt for the rollercoaster ride. I hope he pulls through for you.

 

[Cragrat]

Going up at lunchtime - will stay to give him hugs and cuddles and see the vet. I just know that today isn't the test it is can he eat food

i hope you had some wonderful cuddles with him.

Everything crossed for tomorrow!

 

[Flowerofthefen]

Hoping everything is still going in the right direction xx

 

[cheekywelshie]

At the moment the reflux is back down to 1litre his white blood count is down and heart rate down - but this means nothing if he cant digest his food so tomorrow is that last day I guess...to see if he can. If not then I will say goodbye. I took a piece of his tail with me today and his shoes back

 

[Sandstone1]

Really hope he can pull through. You have done your best. You have given him the best chance. No one can do more than that.

 

[awelshandawarmblood]

Absolutely everything crossed that he pulls through, you've done absolutely everything you can.

 

[Trouper]

Hang on in there - you and your vet are doing all you can so take comfort in that.