Neighsayer

My two osteo hounds were treated for soft tissue or sprain injuries, because nothing showed up.

I had a thirteen year old bleed out between home and the vet one morning. He was fine the night before. I had a twelve year old in good health who started panting on a Saturday, and was off his food. He woke up panting a lot at midnight, so I knew something wasn't right. He did go back to sleep. I as going to take him to the emergency vet in the morning ( it was Sunday on a holiday weekend), but he died in his sleep. Vet figured maybe stroke or heart attack. Both these dogs were healthy, and not on any meds. Sorry for your loss. We don't always know what happened.

I never had an experience that bad. I had a vet come to the house for CeeCee in December. He had put down some of my goats, and is very experienced and gentle. It took her a while to go down after the first shot, then her veins were collapsing for the next step. He had to shave, try several locations, and she did bleed some, but she was comfortable. The cost was $600 which included cremation. He also came out on Labor Day to remove Mickey who had died in his sleep. I think that was $300. I had to take Ace to my vet in February. It took him a long time to go down after the first shot, but the vet just gave us private time with him. Although he kept walking around, he was not in pain or upset. The final shot was easy. He was very out of it by then. I don't remember the cost, but it was several hundred less than the at home vet. In November, I took Misty to the specialty hospital that treated her frequently. She loved going there, so wasn't upset. She had lost twenty pounds and was very weak, so she just slipped away. I e taken several other dogs to my own vet or emergency hospital, but never had a bad experience. I agree that you probably won't forget what happened. When I had a horse put down, we walked him to the front of the house to make removal easier. The guy showed up with the truck to remove him just as the vet arrived. He stayed in the background, but it was uncomfortable. The horse was not upset, and he did ok with the first shot. However, he remained standing even after getting the "pink stuff". I left to go in the house while the vet and the guy pushed him over, but I'll never forget that thud when he went down! All animals are different, and we all hope for the best in that horrible situation. I'm sorry that you had to go through it, but there is nothing you can do to prevent it next time. Maybe mention it to the vet at the time to let them know your concerns? Hugs!

Anyone try the beets for itchy skin?

I loved following his story, and cheered him along at every step.

Try feeding several smaller meals.

My grey had crazy high blood pressure, and was monitored for years at a specialty hospital. She kept getting meds increased, meds added, then meds changed after bad side effects. All the vets said that it was not uncommon in greys!

Cute kids! Congrats!

Hoping for a good update. Hang in there! Hugs!

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I also use the 25 inch, and also keep them pretty loose. I sit them low on the neck, and they work fine.

Harness lead. They have a video on their website. Soft, round rope, all one piece, can't back out, easy to adjust, don't have to lift the feet, and it comes in lots of colors!

Lots of ticks here. I've used the preventic collars for years. I'm almost ready to get an extra for me because they work great. No fleas here, and no indoor cats.

I just read your originality Hal thread. Specky is a white dog! She doesn't mind the wipes. She rolls on her back and spreads her legs.

Second the bite not collar. You can make one. Wrap a folded bath towel around neck and secure with vet wrap. Dog can't turn head enough to reach back end. Several YouTube videos on making one. Good luck. My Specky just turned three, and may have that surgery in her future. I used a real bite not collar and a home made one for my brood sisters after their spay. They both worked well. The girls were freaked out with the cones, but we're fine with the bite not!

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I agree with the others. He is in pain, with no expectation of great improvement. His quality of life is all in the emotional connection between you, and you are trying to hang on to that. Is that fair to him? It always hurts to do the right thing for them at the end, but they don't always give up before we have to do that. It sounds like you know that the time has come, but you still need confirmation from others because of feeling guilty. Check in with friends/family members who can offer support as you face this. Good luck...and hugs!

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Yay!

I did it the same way for scary dogs. No flap, then a towel. CeeCee took seven weeks, with four other dogs running in and out. After five weeks she would come in but not go out. One day I came home and found het outside. She was using the door, but not with me watching!

So happy for you both!

Thanks for the update. Those first few days are tough. Check in with your regular vet to see if his progress is what they would expect at this point. Also, do check on the meds. It may be time for a change. Good luck to you, and happy gotcha day to all!