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Post by val2525 on May 23, 2016 18:33:49 GMT
((((((shophippy & lincoln)))))) I'm so sorry. Still hope you have lots of good days with him left, though.
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Post by Shirley U Geste on May 23, 2016 18:37:38 GMT
I'm so sorry.  |
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Post by Desire on May 23, 2016 18:49:10 GMT
So sorry shophippy. It's so hard when our pets are sick. Hope you have some quality time left with him.
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Post by Deleted on May 23, 2016 19:56:48 GMT
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Post by Deleted on May 23, 2016 22:07:00 GMT
So sorry to hear this shophippy. Sometimes all you can do is make them comfortable and give them endless love - which I'm sure you've been doing for as long as you've had Lincoln. (((Lincoln))) (((shophippy)))
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Post by jellybeanscloset412 on May 23, 2016 23:06:51 GMT
(((Shophippy & Lincoln)))
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Post by Deleted on May 24, 2016 4:11:37 GMT
I'm so sorry to hear this. (((hugs))) to you both.
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Post by Deleted on May 24, 2016 7:01:58 GMT
Oh, this is terrible news. I'm so sorry, shop. It's the time anyone who loves their pet dreads.
I think you're making the right decision in letting him live out the rest of his days in his usual surroundings and usual routine (with extra treats and love, of course!). I don't think he'd thank you for more vet visits, tests and treatments if he had the choice. Just keep loving him as you've always done until the end.
Ugh, I rarely get teary on the interwebz, but I am now. So sad. (((shophippy and Lincoln and family)))
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Post by Deleted on May 24, 2016 16:12:11 GMT
Awww - didn't mean to make anyone sad! It sucks, but it is what it is - I knew people here would understand. Thanks for all the sympathy & well wishes.
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Post by val2525 on May 27, 2016 2:50:33 GMT
Give Lincoln an extra scratch from all of us.
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Post by Deleted on May 27, 2016 3:43:16 GMT
Thanks Val, supposed to be listing & having a hard time concentrating. It's not going so well this evening |
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Post by val2525 on May 27, 2016 3:44:20 GMT
I'm sorry. Is Lincoln having problems tonight?
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Post by Deleted on May 27, 2016 3:47:14 GMT
Yes. He's been kind of "off" for the last day (prob. minor seizures) & this evening started having major cluster seizures. Had to break out the valium (for him!) - hoping to make it through the night now. May have to make a hard decision tomorrow. Thanks for asking.
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Post by val2525 on May 27, 2016 3:48:37 GMT
Well that sucks. ((((((shophippy, family & lincoln))))))) I hope the valium works tonight for him and you both can get some sleep.
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Post by Deleted on May 27, 2016 3:57:50 GMT
Thank you. It's amazing how attached we get, isn't it? I"m trying not to ignore the rest of my pack. Hope your adorable cats let you get some sleep tonight too (I saw your other thread!)
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Post by val2525 on May 27, 2016 4:19:24 GMT
Ha. Wait until I post about the death threats those have been getting lately. We're off to read right now, though, and they usually settle right down when I do that. Give yourself and LIncoln a hug from me and my kittehs. My big orange guy actually likes dogs.  |
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Post by Deleted on May 27, 2016 4:23:08 GMT
Pets are family -- it's hard not to get attached to them. And unlike most other family members (well, mine at least), pets love you unconditionally and never make you feel bad about yourself.
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Post by val2525 on May 27, 2016 4:24:06 GMT
^^^^^^^LIKE!!!^^^^^^^^^
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Post by Deleted on May 27, 2016 14:31:21 GMT
(((shophippy and Lincoln)))
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Post by val2525 on May 27, 2016 15:39:39 GMT
How are you and LIncoln this morning?
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Post by Deleted on May 27, 2016 18:43:31 GMT
He's actually doing ok so far today - eating like pig, barking at the mailman, running out in the yard, etc. After talking to the vet, we are going to try another medicine to control seizures. *Sigh* One day at a time I guess...
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Post by val2525 on May 27, 2016 19:04:34 GMT
Enjoy every day you have. You won't regret it
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Post by zoesam on May 27, 2016 20:50:16 GMT
I am so very sorry. One of our gals had neurological symptoms & it was so difficult :-( My heart goes out to you & Lincoln. Hopefully the steroids will keep him stable for as long as possible. Be aware that steroids can cause mood changes, hunger & unusual behaviors in pups, things like food protection that they didn't have before or general grumpiness.
Positive vibes for the best situation for you all.
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Post by labbypaws on May 27, 2016 22:31:51 GMT
Update - We are now pretty much sure Lincoln has a brain tumor. After a few days of improvement, he began to get much worse - confusion, weakness, tremors & other neurological symptoms. By process of elimination (testing for everything else basically) that's pretty much the verdict - plus he has all of the classic symptoms of a frontal lobe tumor. We started him on steroids a few days ago & he has improved immensely (another definitive sign - they relieve the swelling/pressure on the brain), so for now he is being spoiled rotten. He will stay on the sterioids for the rest of his life until they no longer control the symptoms. Based on how fast his symptoms came on - we are pretty sure we don't have much longer. We're not going the route of traveling to a specialist for an MRI, etc. Even with specialized treatment, the prognosis for a brain tumor is not good & I can't imagine putting a dog through all of that. My daughter works at a vet clinic/hospital with 5 different experienced/well-trained vets who can handle just about anything, so I trust their judgement. They have been so nice & have really gone above & beyond to help us. Good thoughts please. This is really hard  You check to make sure he didn't have a tick or any tick-borne disease? So sad. |
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Post by Deleted on May 27, 2016 22:39:29 GMT
Update - We are now pretty much sure Lincoln has a brain tumor. After a few days of improvement, he began to get much worse - confusion, weakness, tremors & other neurological symptoms. By process of elimination (testing for everything else basically) that's pretty much the verdict - plus he has all of the classic symptoms of a frontal lobe tumor. We started him on steroids a few days ago & he has improved immensely (another definitive sign - they relieve the swelling/pressure on the brain), so for now he is being spoiled rotten. He will stay on the sterioids for the rest of his life until they no longer control the symptoms. Based on how fast his symptoms came on - we are pretty sure we don't have much longer. We're not going the route of traveling to a specialist for an MRI, etc. Even with specialized treatment, the prognosis for a brain tumor is not good & I can't imagine putting a dog through all of that. My daughter works at a vet clinic/hospital with 5 different experienced/well-trained vets who can handle just about anything, so I trust their judgement. They have been so nice & have really gone above & beyond to help us. Good thoughts please. This is really hard You check to make sure he didn't have a tick or any tick-borne disease? So sad. Yes, we've tested for all of the tick-borne diseases. We have a lot of ticks where we live (lots of pines & surrounded by wildlife refuge) so we keep the tick protection going year round & check often. I was actually kind of hopeful for that because they are usually treatable with antibiotics. |
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Post by chapeaunoir on May 28, 2016 1:24:54 GMT
Just checking in (((((Shop and Lincoln)))) - I'm more attached to animals generally than I am to people, so I understand the upset and sadness.
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Post by Deleted on May 29, 2016 12:52:56 GMT
I'm just now catching up with this thread. Honestly, I was too afraid to open it It is funny how we get attached to these furry little creature, isn't it. I hope everyone is doing well today. |
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Post by Deleted on May 29, 2016 18:52:13 GMT
I'm just now catching up with this thread. Honestly, I was too afraid to open it It is funny how we get attached to these furry little creature, isn't it. I hope everyone is doing well today. I'm sorry I also sometimes avoid threads that I think will make me sad. I really don't want to be known as the "downer" thread person, lol. On the bright side - Lincoln had a good day yesterday & so far today. |
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Post by Shirley U Geste on May 29, 2016 20:08:20 GMT
((((Lincoln))))
Im glad he is getting to enjoy good days.
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Post by Deleted on May 29, 2016 22:18:11 GMT
Aww hugs to all of you. I would have made the same decision you did, I would make him comfortable and make his life as happy as could be for the time he has left. Happy to hear the meds are working for now and he can enjoy some more time with all of you even if it is bitter sweet.
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