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The little guy is gone,..............
Marc1301
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He took a turn for the worse after getting better at the vets place.
Took him in last night, and had him put down.
He wouldn't eat again, and actually fell over on his side twice. No life left in his eyes, if you can understand that. I think he was just waiting to see my mother one more time.
He had Cushings for over 6 years, hypothyroidism, horrible arthritis, and a collapsing trachea. Final straw was congestive heart failure that came on quick.
In addition he was virtually deaf, and almost blind in one eye with partial vision in the other.
He would have been 16 in a month and a few days.
Last night was rough needless to say.[V]
Beau, a few years ago. What a will to live this little guy had.
Vets said he should have been gone years ago.
Took him in last night, and had him put down.
He wouldn't eat again, and actually fell over on his side twice. No life left in his eyes, if you can understand that. I think he was just waiting to see my mother one more time.
He had Cushings for over 6 years, hypothyroidism, horrible arthritis, and a collapsing trachea. Final straw was congestive heart failure that came on quick.
In addition he was virtually deaf, and almost blind in one eye with partial vision in the other.
He would have been 16 in a month and a few days.
Last night was rough needless to say.[V]
Beau, a few years ago. What a will to live this little guy had.
Vets said he should have been gone years ago.
"Beam me up Scotty, there's no intelligent life down here." - William Shatner
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If you can't feel the music; it's only pink noise!
Most dogs with Cushings don't live as long as he did, but it also did a lot of damage to his body.
I won't do a photo posting thread, but he was a beautiful little dog.
In that pic he weighed about 12.5 pounds,.....about his normal weight.
By last night he was just under 8 pounds, and nothing but skin and bones basically. I think he may have had some kind of cancer going on as well.
Surprisingly I didn't cry at the office, and I even listened for a heartbeat after it was done to be sure it was over. The vet probably thought I was a nutjob when I asked for his stethoscope.
Things changed after I left though, and they are still the same now going through his pics on my computer.
I'm one of those old fashioned guys that thinks it's not manly to cry, and keep things locked up.
That isn't working now,......thanks guys.
And fiery auto crashes
Some will die in hot pursuit
While sifting through my ashes
Some will fall in love with life
And drink it from a fountain
That is pouring like an avalanche
Coming down the mountain
Very sorry for the loss of your friend. I hope you mom is taking it OK.
R.I.P.
Beau
Let it out. I think the same way most of the time. I just put my beagle down about a month ago and laid on the floor with him and cried like a baby. Amazing how much better that made me feel.
Sorry about the loss.
Let it out. I think the same way most of the time. I just put my beagle down about a month ago and laid on the floor with him and cried like a baby. Amazing how much better that made me feel.
Kevin,....I am sorry for your loss as well.
Thanks.
Clouder..
He lived a very long life!
He did nothing with the first 'calming' injection. I was holding him face up in my arms.
I stared into his eyes, and said "I love you buddy,.....you are free to go now."
I saw a little white in his eyes, and he stuck his tongue out as if trying to lick me, and raise his head up to me. I squeezed him tight, and kissed his head. Right after that I nodded for the injections.
I'm sorry for getting like this, but it was almost 16 years ago that MY pooch of the same breed went from kidney failure at almost the same age.
It brings back memories of him.
He is in my front yard by where I park. Mom wanted Beau cremated privately, as she doesn't know where she will be living in a few years.
I had no clue I was going to fall apart like this today.
Thanks to all though,....time to pull myself together. My back MRI is tomorrow.
He was a tough little guy to live so long with so many ailments. He must have had a lot to live for.
not to long ago I had to have my shiba put down,
hard day, now with my little buddy having attacks.
makes me wonder how long he will be with me.
[:(]
You know my email if you need anything.
Marc, just remember all of the happiness you gave each other, and remember, just because they are gone doen't mean we stop loving them.
16 years is a loong friendship with a true friend. replacement time!