Guest Tenderhearts Posted February 28, 2010 Share Posted February 28, 2010 My sweet old newfoundland/chow/wolf mix is in renal failure. She turned 15 in December. Having lost Toby to renal failure in September, I know all the signs, including the distinctive foul-smelling breath. She's having a fairly comfortable day today, and did eat canned food this morning (at this point, she gets whatever she wants). We going to the vet's tomorrow morning. If you could just keep Biscuit in your prayers, I'd appreciate it. At this point, I'm 99 9/10% sure she won't be coming home. It's getting my head/heart to coordinate, and even if it doesn't, I have to do the right thing by her. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaliforniaGreys Posted February 28, 2010 Share Posted February 28, 2010 Keeping you both tucked in my prayers Quote Missing my little Misty who took a huge piece of my heart with her on 5/2/09, and Ekko, on 6/28/12 For the sick, the lost, and the homeless Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kestralyn Posted February 28, 2010 Share Posted February 28, 2010 Oh no! I'm so sorry. Sending hugs and much love to both of you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Energy11 Posted February 28, 2010 Share Posted February 28, 2010 Sending love, hugs and prayers to your Biscuit, from the N. Georgia Mountains! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sabrina Posted February 28, 2010 Share Posted February 28, 2010 Always a tough decision to know if & when. My prayers are for you both. Quote Caroline, Mom to Daphne (49B-50215) and Penny (41D-55779)Remembering Bridge Angels Margo and Sabrina Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmom Posted February 28, 2010 Share Posted February 28, 2010 Aw, Devon. Give her a big fat smoochie from me, OK, and hug for yourself. Quote Star aka Starz Ovation (Ronco x Oneco Maggie*, litter #48538), Coco aka Low Key (Kiowa Mon Manny x Party Hardy, litter # 59881), and mom in IllinoisWe miss Reko Batman (Trouper Zeke x Marque Louisiana), 11/15/95-6/29/06, Rocco the thistledown whippet, 04/29/93-10/14/08, Reko Zema (Mo Kick x Reko Princess), 8/16/98-4/18/10, the most beautiful girl in the whole USA, my good egg Joseph aka Won by a Nose (Oneco Cufflink x Buy Back), 09/22/2003-03/01/2013, and our gentle sweet Gidget (Digitizer, Dodgem by Design x Sobe Mulberry), 1/29/2006-11/22/2014, gone much too soon. Never forgetting CJC's Buckshot, 1/2/07-10/25/10. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest AGirlNamedMe Posted February 28, 2010 Share Posted February 28, 2010 I'm sorry for you and your family and your sweet Biscuit. xo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Greytluv Posted February 28, 2010 Share Posted February 28, 2010 Good thoughts for sweet Biscuit. She knows she's loved. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest mountain4greys Posted February 28, 2010 Share Posted February 28, 2010 I'm so sorry you're going through this again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobinM Posted February 28, 2010 Share Posted February 28, 2010 Oh no, I am so sorry DeVon. Not again. Quote ROBIN ~ Mom to: Beau Think It Aint, Chloe JC Allthewayhome, Teddy ICU Drunk Sailor, Elsie N Fracine , Ollie RG's Travertine, Ponch A's Jupiter~ Yoshi, Zoobie & Belle, the kitties. Waiting at the bridge Angel Polli Bohemian Ocean , Rocky, Blue,Sasha & Zoobie & Bobbi Greyhound Angels Adoption (GAA) The Lexus Project Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magdalyn58 Posted February 28, 2010 Share Posted February 28, 2010 I am keeping you and Biscuit in my prayers. I'm so sorry that you are going through this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rickiesmom Posted February 28, 2010 Share Posted February 28, 2010 Devon, I am so sorry. Sending prayers of comfort to you and to Biscuit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brandimom Posted February 28, 2010 Share Posted February 28, 2010 Keeping Biscuit and all of you in our prayers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sighthounds4me Posted February 28, 2010 Share Posted February 28, 2010 Ah, crap! Not again! Sorry to hear, DeVon. Quote Sarah, the human, Henley, and Armani the Borzoi boys, and Brubeck the Deerhound.Always in our hearts, Gunnar, Naples the Greyhounds, Cooper and Manero, the Borzoi, and King-kitty, at the Rainbow Bridge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest mcsheltie Posted February 28, 2010 Share Posted February 28, 2010 Prayers coming your way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest PhillyPups Posted February 28, 2010 Share Posted February 28, 2010 Prayers from Philly I am so sorry. It is so hard to do the right thing for them when they need it most. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest FreddyGirl Posted February 28, 2010 Share Posted February 28, 2010 I know the progression, lost 2 cats the same way. Sending prayers to Biscuit and you... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest FadeToGrey Posted February 28, 2010 Share Posted February 28, 2010 I am so very sorry. Prayers for your Biscuit and for you...strength and comfort winging gently your way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnF Posted February 28, 2010 Share Posted February 28, 2010 How awful. I've lost 3 dogs to this awful disease and each case has been different. One went very quickly, the middle one over 12 weeks and the last one over about 2 years. You can only try to treat the dog and not the numbers. If you have not already done so please visit: http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/K9KIDNEYS it is just about the best resource for canine kidney care on the Internet and may offer something that can prolong the quality of Biscuit's life. www.dogaware.com also has some of the latest info on the disease. There is no blame in letting them go early or late with a disease like CRF. I've always tried to wait until there was actual kidney failure, after not eating anything meaningful for about a week and before the vomiting got too bad and the seizures started. Prayers for Biscuit and yourself at this difficult time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Tenderhearts Posted February 28, 2010 Share Posted February 28, 2010 I appreciate all the kindness and prayers. I truly do. I feel so beat up emotionally that I'm numb. This past February 17th marked one year since Pikachu had cancer. She was only 10, and that one completely blindsided me. Then Toby (15) left us in September, followed by Raven (16 1/2) in November. I will never ever ever have multiple seniors again. My heart just can't take it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greytpups Posted February 28, 2010 Share Posted February 28, 2010 I know how hard it is to lose one, but I can't begin to imagine how hard this is. I'm so sorry you have to go through this again. Quote Jan with precious pups Emmy (Stormin J Flag) and Simon (Nitro Si) and Abbey Field. Missing my angels: Bailey Buffetbobleclair 11/11/98-17/12/09; Ben Task Rapid Wave 5/5/02-2/11/15; Brooke Glo's Destroyer 7/09/06-21/06/16 and Katie Crazykatiebug 12/11/06 -21/08/21. My blog about grief The reality is that you will grieve forever. You will not get over the loss of a loved one; you will learn to live with it. You will rebuild yourself around the loss you have suffered. You will be whole again but you will never be the same. Nor should you be the same, nor would you want to. ― Elisabeth Kübler-Ross Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nyGreys Posted February 28, 2010 Share Posted February 28, 2010 Oh, Devon, I'm so sorry you're going through this. Hugs & prayers to you & Biscuit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duncan41 Posted March 1, 2010 Share Posted March 1, 2010 Sending prayers for Biscuit and hugs to you. You have had a very tough year, but Pikachu, Toby and Raven came to you for a reason. I hope the good memories help heal your heart. Quote Linda, Mom to Fuzz, Barkley, and the felines Miss Kitty, Simon and Joseph.Waiting at The Bridge: Alex, Josh, Harley, Nikki, Beemer, Anna, Frank, Rachel, my heart & soul, Suze and the best boy ever, Dalton.<p> ....for all those hounds that are sick, hurt, lost or waiting for their forever homes. SENIORS ROCK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remolacha Posted March 1, 2010 Share Posted March 1, 2010 DeVon, I am so sorry. 15 is a good age for such a large dog, but I know that's no consolation right now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krissn333 Posted March 1, 2010 Share Posted March 1, 2010 Keeping you in our thoughts, DeVon Quote Kristin in Moline, IL USA with Ozzie (MRL Crusin Clem), Clarice (Clarice McBones), Latte and Sage the IGs, and the kitties: Violet and Rose Lovingly Remembered: Sutra (Fliowa Sutra) 12/02/97-10/12/10, Pinky (Pick Me) 04/20/03-11/19/12, Fritz (Fritz Fire) 02/05/01 - 05/20/13, Ace (Fantastic Ace) 02/05/01 - 07/05/13, and Carrie (Takin the Crumbs) 05/08/99 - 09/04/13. A cure for cancer can't come soon enough.-- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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