oldrunners Posted January 14, 2020 Share Posted January 14, 2020 Sadly, my Penny has gone to the bridge. She had been diagnosed with DCM, and was being treated with Vetmedin and L-carnatine, as prescribed by her cardiologist. I have about 30 tabs of 10mg vetmedin and about 50 of L-carnatine leftover. I can return them to my vet , who will donate them, but I'm hoping a grey or non-grey sib could use them. I'll happily mail them off. Altho her disease was progressing, she did not succumb to it. She suffered a severe spinal injury after a fall in the yard, as well as dislocating one hip. By the time I got to the EVet, she was unable to control her hind end at all. Because of the DCM, she wasn't a candidate for surgery. So I gave her a kiss, told her she was a good girl, and said goodbye. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racindog Posted January 14, 2020 Share Posted January 14, 2020 I am so sorry to hear that. How awful. I know what its like when they suddenly go down like that in the yard. My deepest sympathy. At least Penny is happy and healthy now. Perhaps she will send you a sign to comfort you and let you know she is OK and that the love you 2 shared is eternal. "Unable are the loved to die, for love is immortality." ~ Emily Dickinson The Way In the darkness I turned to go; my last day's done; I'll miss you so. No time even to say goodbye or to lock the tears spilling from your eyes. That's when I heard you call my name; I knew right then I must turn back to help ease your pain. Since I've no voice with which to speak, its whispers in your dreams I'll make. Ease your heart and rest your mind, my time with you was the best of kind. I couldn't have asked for a better friend, we've shared our journey to the very end. There's one final thing you need to know, I'll whisper in your ear before I go....."I'm leaving first to find the way...so I can lead you back here with me on your last day." -(SLong) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldrunners Posted January 14, 2020 Author Share Posted January 14, 2020 Thank you for that, Racindog. I'm sorry she had to leave in pain, but so glad she left being Penny. I'm offering the vetmedin because it goes for about $2-3 a tab, and I know that every little bit helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remolacha Posted January 14, 2020 Share Posted January 14, 2020 I don't need the meds, but wanted to say how sorry I am that you have lost Penny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaimeL Posted January 14, 2020 Share Posted January 14, 2020 So sorry for your loss of Penny. No matter the circumstances it is always difficult and sad. Rest well sweetie. Quote Mom to Ranger (PB's Long Ranger), Esso (Kiowa Stay Over) and Cookie the rattie mix Missing Kahn (Gil's Khan) 10-29-03 - 11-7-16 Belle (Regall Belooow) 8-9-07 - 3-12-17 Star (Greyt Star) 1-19-07 - 3-13-2020 Pitch (Emerald Pitch) 4-1-08 - 6-3-2020 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FiveRoooooers Posted January 14, 2020 Share Posted January 14, 2020 Didn’t you just have a birthday? Oh my goodness, I am so sorry it was Penny’s time. She knew how much she was loved. Quote Old Dogs are the Best Dogs. Thank you, campers. Current enrollees: Punkin. AnnIE Oooh M, Ebbie, HollyBeeBop (Betty Crocker). Angels: Pal . Segugio. Sorella (TPGIT). LadyBug. Zeke-aroni. MiMi Sizzle Pants. Gracie. Seamie . (Foster)Sweet. Andy. PaddyALVIN!Mayhem. Bosco. Bruno. Dottie B. Trevor Double-Heart. Bea. Cletus, KLTO. Aiden 1-4. Upon reflection, our lives are often referenced in parts defined by the all-too-short lives of our dogs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramonaghan Posted January 14, 2020 Share Posted January 14, 2020 I'm so very sorry for your loss. Rest well, Penny. Quote Rachel with Doolin Doodle Dooooo, boss cat Tootie, and feline squatters Crumpet and Fezziwig. Missing gentlemen kitties Mud, Henry, and Richard and our gorgeous, gutsy girlhounds Sweep and Willa. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MP_the4pack Posted January 15, 2020 Share Posted January 15, 2020 My Pearl took vetmedine for years. She also didn't succumb to heart issues. You have my deepest sympathies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldrunners Posted January 15, 2020 Author Share Posted January 15, 2020 Thank you, everyone, for your kind words. The "missing her" is not quite as acute as it was, until I do something unthinkingly routine. For example, the other day I came into the foyer, hung up my jacket, greeted the other two, then made a left down the hall to let Penny out of her crate. Halfway there I realized. Several times at breakfast or dinner, even though I only have two bowls in hand, I feed Sasha, then Sirius, then go to Penny's spot...but there's no bowl and no feeder. Penny has joined the Fun Police Squad in the field at the Bridge, of that I'm positive. Thank you all again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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