My loyal companion that I rescued from the humane society is currently in the vet clinic under going IV treatment for kidney failure. For the past week he became lathargic,wouldnt eat,drank alot of water and when he did eat hed vomit. Anyway called the vet and hes much better today. Tomorrow testing will be done,thats when we will find out the prognosis. It could go either way in his case. Hes an old dog,but the old addage mans best friend proves true with my Bud. Anyway I could not sleep one minute last night. Tonight will be the same. I have horrible anxiety lately as I also have a health problem that makes the anxiety spiral also. Truthfully Ive been through the loss of a pet many times,but this one I honestly think I may fall apart. He helps me get through each day and is constantly by my side. Any words to calm my mind would be appreciated. How did some of you handle this? Right now i feel scared and lost. Empty nester and husband not home much. Xx
I lost a pet when I was eight. she had kidney cancer I think so had to be put to sleep. We were all extremely upset about it the morning she went to the vet and I had to go to school which was very hard.
Hi, Lee,
I've been through this and although I have four children I worry about the pets as much as I worry about the children.
When a beloved pet is very ill, you will go through hell.
If Bud dies, you're going to have a grief reaction which will be as strong as if a loved human relative had died. Make no mistake, you'll be numb, angry, weepy, for a good long while. That's completely normal.
But let's not assume the worst - he may get better - but while he's ill, you'll want to be with him, to comfort him.
I don't know if this has calmed your mind, Lee - but keep letting us know how you are doing - and how Bud is doing. love Tess xxx
How long did you feel very sad about your pet, at that young age, Richard?
love Tess xxx
not too long, I get over death quickly because I learned to with my mental health problem.
How is your pup doing? My neighbors dog has kidney issues and other issues he is 12 but he is moving about. He is a pug. I think you do all you can do for your dog and know you gave him a wonderful life. They are wonderful companions but they can only live a certain amount of time, the
Thats their life spans. Yes you are scared right now, anyone would be, noone want their beloved pups sick or in any discomfort. You are doing everything you can and the rest is honestly in Gods hands. You have to look at this as he has had a great life and will hopefully pull through and be okay, but either way you are a fantastic mom to him. So loving, so caring he was blessed to spend his life with you as you have noted you felt blessed as well. That is beautiful. If he could speak he would tell you thank you a hundred times over and to stop being so nervous. I will say prayer for your pup and you. Stay strong.
Thankyou,brought him home tday. Im nervous,want him to be ok. He is better at least for now. I appreciate the heartfelt post. Xx
Maybe one day in the future you could rescue another dog. So sad for them in the pounds. They are all just so willing to give their love.
Hi Lee,
I just went through the same thing a few months ago. He is doing ok for now and he is cuddling up to me as I write this.
It triggered off my anxiety bad! When I got him home I was so nervous, I kept watching him, thinking if he was ok or not. It went on like this for about a week and I still get anxious when he does something out of the norm. I have to keep telling myself that there will be a day that he will no longer be with us, that when he does pass away, the overwhelming sadness will go away over time.
I have lost dogs in the past but Ive never had anxiety when it happened. Just need to stay strong when it happens 😊
Your online friendship is so much appreciated. Xx
Oh i can relate,since he came home,i have watched him constantly. I hope your dog gets better. Xx
Yes. Im sure I will. I want to help animals and the rescue route would be the route I would hope I could take. I love animals and there is no way I would be withought a dog. Hopefully thats not needed though for a long time. Im babying this one as he is home now. Xx