I am so scared right now

@Katlady2 (9904)
United States
March 29, 2007 11:30pm CST
My 14 1/2 year old Shar Pei, Meg, was diagnosed about a month ago with a failing liver and cancer. The vet said that as long as she kept eating and didn't act as if she was in pain, she should be around a good while longer. But if she takes a turn for the worse, she will have to be euthanized. Well, yesterday and today, she has been very wobbly on her feet, listless, and hasn't been eating well at all. She even vomited about 30 minutes ago. She has been getting half of a pain pill each day for her arthritis, so I am hoping that those are what are making her so uncomfortable and groggy. This is my baby that I've had since she was 9 weeks old. She and my children grew up together. I know that if she gets worse I will have to somehow summon up the courage to have her put to sleep to end her misery, as the cancer is incurable. But I just can't bear the thought of losing my precious wrinkled 4 legged baby. It is tearing me up as I am typing this, but I can't cry because I have to be strong and positive for my daughter (she is in the room with me), as she will fall apart even worse than I if she loses her "sister". Please....all of you that love your pets as I do and consider them family...please please keep my baby in your prayers. I know to some, she would be "just a dog", but to me, she is my life.
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@mamasan34 (6518)
• United States
30 Mar 07
I am sorry to hear of Megs health condition. It saddens me when things like this happen. I had to have my dog put down a few years ago, because his body just gave out. He had a disease where his back legs just gave up and he couldn't walk anymore. When we got him he hadn't been diagnosed and my daughter was heartbroken when we had to take him to the vet. He collapsed in the yard and we had to carry him into the house and made him as comfortable as possible. I knew it had to be done, because you could look into his eyes and see how much pain he was in. I cried for days and so did my daughter. It was the most heartbreaking moment of my life. I feel for you and your daughter. I will definitely keep Meg in my prayers. Honestly with what you are saying is her symptoms, I think the pain meds might be a bit too strong for her. I would contact the vet and let them know and see if they can prescribe something less potent. From what you are saying these symptoms didn't develop until after you gave her the pill? This could very well be what the problem is. I would call your vet and see what your options are. Good luck and your in my prayers!
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@Katlady2 (9904)
• United States
30 Mar 07
I am so sorry to hear about your beloved pet. It's always so hard to let them go. I sooooo hope you are right and it's the dosage of the pain meds that are doing this to Meg. I will definitely be calling him in the morning, and hopefully he will have something better to give her. Thank you so much for your kindness and understanding. I needed it a LOT! And thank you for the prayers...Meg thanks you as well.
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@gabs8513 (48686)
• United Kingdom
30 Mar 07
Awwwwwwwwww Kat I am so sorry and I know what you are going through I am with you Sweet and I wish I could be there in Person I really do to hug you No sge is not just a Dog and I will ppray and hope for her I had to have our last Dog put down due to cancer he was to old to have it treated. I really hope your Baby will be ok I love you dear Friend and you are both in my Thoughts xxxxx
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@brendalee (6082)
• United States
30 Mar 07
I am so sorry to hear about your dog. Did she just start taking the pain medication? It could be a reaction from that. I lost my faith in prayer after the experience I had with my dog, but I will definately keep you in my thoughts and hope for the best. But someday your going to have to make that choice and it will not be easy. I think somedays I love my pets more than I do my family. Just kidding. I have to joke around otherwise I will be crying too. I know all too well of the agony that comes with the loss of a pet. I'm still grieving over my dog and that was almost 6 months ago. Okay, gotta go get the tissues now. Hang in there. Hugs to you.
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@vanities (11395)
• Davao, Philippines
31 Mar 07
pets or animals have a life too and must be respected in a way...i dont have pets coz im allergic to hairy things..but i feel sad about what happen to your pet...and deepest sympathy to you...but cheer up okay..atleast pets can be replace by another one...but us human cant anymore...
@blackbriar (9076)
• United States
30 Mar 07
awww((((((((((Katlady)))))))))))))) I know you could use one. It's very hard to let go of your baby after so many years but when it's time, it's really for the best. Meg will be painfree and running around up there waiting for you to join her later on. I lost my buddy, Briar, to cancer 11 yrs ago and his son, Shady, last fall due to plain old age. Tore me up big time to have to take them in one last time but I know they are now together again acting like the pups they always were just waiting for me to be with them again. I'm crying now just typing this cause I miss them so much. My daughter grew up with Shady and she knew eventually he would have to leave us but still cried her heart out in my arms while hugging him. Took her a long time but she's doing better now. I hope you have another dog or plan on getting another one cause it really does help with the healing process to have another dog to lean on and cry. tc my friend and Meg will be in my prayers.
• United States
2 May 07
How have you and your daughter been since Meg left? Been thinking and praying for you to come to terms with her passing and that the healing is progressing ok. Thank you for the B/R. :-)
• United States
30 Mar 07
i have a min pin that is my daughter and not just a pet. she is the world to me and my kids. if this was to happen to her then i do not know if i would be as strong as you. i feel so bad for you and kids and yes my praiyers will be with the whole family. the best of wishes to you and your family.
• United States
31 Mar 07
It is so very hard to suffer with our fur-babies through their pain and illness. It is so difficult when they can't tell you where or how much it hurts. I never thought I'd have my baby euthanized. I'd had him since birth. What if my decision was wrong?! I was sure I would suffer with him until the end. We suffered together through his kidney disease, his blindness, and his old age (19.) His final night with us, he took a sudden and drastic turn for the worse. I could tell that Popeye wasn't Popeye anymore. His mind was gone. The next morning I took him to our dear veterinarian, and let his body follow. Although I never thought I would have the courage, I knew I had made the right decision. Years later, I still cry. I have his ashes. I cherish every year, every moment, we had together. Prayers.
@TerryZ (22076)
• United States
30 Mar 07
Hi Katlady I do know what your going through. Several years ago the same thing happened to my favorite cat. She was like my child to me. Because I couldnt have any children. Well long story short she didnt last to long because I said when she starts to be in pain Im putting her down. And I did. But now I have 3 cats. And they really make me happy. I will pray for your sweet dog. Take care and hugs to you.
@RobinJ (2501)
• Canada
30 Mar 07
Hello Katlady, I am so sorry to hear about you little dog, and yes she is most defiantly part of the family, I understand your pain and sorrow, We had a yorkie for 13 years and she was fart of our family. I would tell my kids go and get your sister, she was people dressed in Yorkie Jam-mies,we at that time lived in a very small town. pop maybe 280 and she had each and every one of those people as a friend, well maybe one or two but they didn't count. My ex husband and I had an old hotel and bar and I swear Mindy was the reason people came to the bar , they knew she was not allowed in, but would open the side door and let her in, When she was born she was going to be a show dog, and was trained for it, and then some how a bigger puppy bit her on the ear causing nerve damage and her ear would not stand up as it was supposed to. So she became a breeder and had two litters, and again a large dog got a hold of her last litter and destroyed it, Because she was at a breeding farm and there were always puppies around she grew jealous, so the breeder sold her to me. I got her when she was 3 and had her for 13 years, She was a beautiful little dog and my son was the one that ended up caring for her after our home broke up. She went to sleep and never woke up. It was one of the saddest days for us and I can imagine it is for you. I am asking you to please keep your courage and help this little one go and not suffer, I am totally for euthanasia, and I believe it should be allowed for people that choose it as well. Thank goodness we at least can stop the suffering in our pets. Please take care and explain to your daughter that you must do this for your Meg, as she is so loved and she shouldn't have to go through any pain, and you have the choice as to let her suffer or not.and No she is not just a dog, never.
• Canada
30 Mar 07
I'm so so sorry to hear of this. it saddens me to hear of pets bodies failing on them. You know that they'll go at some point but as much as you know that you hope they never will. I would just say try to make her as comfortable as possible and get her in to see the vet as soon as possible. He will be able to tell you whether it's the pain pills or the cancer and liver failure. Putting it off at this stage will do no good. I will say a prayer for you and your family and of course for Meg. She's lived a long life and done extremely well. Do please let us know whether she recovers from this spell or not. My thoughts are with you. Be Strong.
@poezer (30)
• United States
30 Mar 07
I'm so sorry, I will pray for Meg. It's tough I know my cat has hiv and I worry about loosing him every day.
• United States
30 Mar 07
I am sorry to hear about your baby and was in a very similar situation about 2 years ago. My 12 year old cocker spaniel was diagnosed with ovarian cancer. She passed away in her sleep and did not seem to suffer at all. Though I wish she could have told me how she felt because the last thing I wanted was for her to suffer. I grew up with her and had her since I was a child and it was hard to see her go but... ALL DOGS GO TO HEAVEN and I am greatful that she is in a better place. Your family is in my prayers.