DDA Chapter 4

[Blueeyes101817]

Thanks. It seems like Shane is in the beginning stages of how Champ ended up. Once he is up he is okay, still runs around like usual. He's already had a cancerous tumor removed several years ago, and I'm sure it is growing back. The vet described it as having 'legs', meaning it was growing into the muscle, so they weren't able to remove it all. He is almost 18 years old!

Thats kind of what the vet said--Apparently Rottweilers get these tumors alot..we coulds ee the one on his leg, but there were more throughout his body. They couldnt remove it

Wow--hes 18, thats great! what kind of dog is Shane?

 

[Tammi67]

That week-end works for me! I just couldn't resist. I see that Tammi also said this week-end but she was quoting the June week-end. Interesting Philly is only about 9.5 hours from Lansing. It is about 7.5 hours for me to Lansing. That really might be doable if I come by myself. Not sure I could talk Chuck into it. I could go to Lansing for the week, then come out there, then go back to Lansing for the next week and then go home. Not too much driving too many days in a row. Hmmmmmmmmm. Or I could have Chuck come with me and he could work in Lansing (as long as he has his laptop and cell phone, most of the time he can work from anywhere for a week or so).

My kids will be coming if that's okay. Maybe I could turn it into an educational trip.

 

[Tammi67]

Thats kind of what the vet said--Apparently Rottweilers get these tumors alot..we coulds ee the one on his leg, but there were more throughout his body. They couldnt remove it

Wow--hes 18, thats great! what kind of dog is Shane?

His mom was a Jack Russell and his dad was a Yorkie. He is the last one left from his litter.

 

[Tammi67]

Ok, I gotta see about getting these boys to sleep.

 

[UP Disney]

Thanks. It seems like Shane is in the beginning stages of how Champ ended up. Once he is up he is okay, still runs around like usual. He's already had a cancerous tumor removed several years ago, and I'm sure it is growing back. The vet described it as having 'legs', meaning it was growing into the muscle, so they weren't able to remove it all. He is almost 18 years old!

He's had a long life then. Prayers that you are able to know when it is the right time and that you can make the best one. Such a hard thing to do.

We were all there when the vet came to put our horse down. I had never been there when a life left a body. I've had to deal with dead rabbits, dead cats (barn cats), etc. but it was always finding them that way. It was very peaceful for Princess. She was struggling so hard to stand that she got herself all worked up before the vet arrived. We couldn't calm her. It was heartbreaking. I have to say that as hard as it was to be there, I'm glad that I was with her in the end.

 

[UP Disney]

My kids will be coming if that's okay. Maybe I could turn it into an educational trip.

I think that would be wonderful. I know that I won't be able to talk my girls into coming. Too much time away from boyfriends and money (jobs).

 

[Mommy2EmMoLu]

Denise- Sending you all more as you face with this next hurdle.

Karen- I am so sorry that you have to deal with all this. for Shocker.

Jennifer- I am so happy to see that you got a good night's sleep.

Amy- Glad you and Jennifer had a great girl's night out!

Emma and I would be up for the June weekend in Philly. We could do Saturday am to Sunday pm. We would definitely get a room for the night.

 

[Blueeyes101817]

Emma and I would be up for the June weekend in Philly. We could do Saturday am to Sunday pm. We would definitely get a room for the night.

woohoo!

 

[Mommy2EmMoLu]

Want some roomates?!?!

woohoo!

 

[Tammi67]

He's had a long life then. Prayers that you are able to know when it is the right time and that you can make the best one. Such a hard thing to do.

We were all there when the vet came to put our horse down. I had never been there when a life left a body. I've had to deal with dead rabbits, dead cats (barn cats), etc. but it was always finding them that way. It was very peaceful for Princess. She was struggling so hard to stand that she got herself all worked up before the vet arrived. We couldn't calm her. It was heartbreaking. I have to say that as hard as it was to be there, I'm glad that I was with her in the end.

I was talking to Bob about this tonight and was saying that when the time comes, I will have to be there with Shane. As hard as it will be, I wouldn't be able to let him go through it alone. I've had hime since I was about 23 or 24. I got him when he was a puppy and he has been with me longer than anyone, through thick and thin.

 

[Blueeyes101817]

We were all there when the vet came to put our horse down. I had never been there when a life left a body. I've had to deal with dead rabbits, dead cats (barn cats), etc. but it was always finding them that way. It was very peaceful for Princess. She was struggling so hard to stand that she got herself all worked up before the vet arrived. We couldn't calm her. It was heartbreaking. I have to say that as hard as it was to be there, I'm glad that I was with her in the end.

I couldnt be there when they put Champ down--i tried to stay and I just walked away.

I konw this isnt the same, but my mom and i were with my grandpa when he passed away and it was just so peaceful-I think that as hard as it was to be there, im glad that i was there

 

[Blueeyes101817]

Want some roomates?!?!

ooo im in! roomies!

 

[UP Disney]

I couldnt be there when they put Champ down--i tried to stay and I just walked away.

I konw this isnt the same, but my mom and i were with my grandpa when he passed away and it was just so peaceful-I think that as hard as it was to be there, im glad that i was there

You were a little young at the time. I don't think I could have handled it at your age either. I was surprised that the girls wanted to be there when the vet came. All 4 of us were there.

 

[Blueeyes101817]

You were a little young at the time. I don't think I could have handled it at your age either. I was surprised that the girls wanted to be there when the vet came. All 4 of us were there.

the weird thing is..if my brother was there, i think i could have stayed...I dont know why...It seems like it was so long ago--it hasnt even been a year yet--i definitely miss having a dog

 

[UP Disney]

the weird thing is..if my brother was there, i think i could have stayed...I dont know why...It seems like it was so long ago--it hasnt even been a year yet--i definitely miss having a dog

It's amazing how we can handle things better with our siblings. No matter how much they drive us crazy or we fight, they are the ones that make us strong.

 

[Blueeyes101817]

It's amazing how we can handle things better with our siblings. No matter how much they drive us crazy or we fight, they are the ones that make us strong.

exactly..and he definitely can drive me crazy!!!

 

[Tammi67]

I think I will explain everything to my kids, and give them the option of whether or not they want to be there.

 

[UP Disney]

exactly..and he definitely can drive me crazy!!!

I have a younger brother as well. He is 1.5 years younger than me. He drove me CRAZY! He still does at times. However, he lives in Japan so I don't see him often enough so when I do see him, I try not to let him get to me!

 

[my3princes]

I just spoke with the receptionist at my vets office yesterday. I may be looking at having to put my dog down soon. Jen or Deb, how did you know they were in pain? I've heard that dogs mask their pain well. My dog has a horrible time getting up after sleeping all night, falters sometimes going up and down the stairs. I just don't know how much he is hurting.




Me. I mailed them on Tuesday.

Tuffy was nearly 15 years old. We got him before we got married. He was such a sweet dog, but his legs just couldn't support him anymore. I actually helped him up the stairs for months as I just couldn't do it. He came to the point where he couldn't control his bodily functions and would just go where ever he was. At that point we really had no choice. Our female had an auto immune disease. She was only 12, but the disease caused her to have nasty sores in her mouth and on her private areas. Steriods helped with the sores, but caused her to be very hungry. She was gaining tons of weight and she began stealing food out of the kids hands. We were worried that she would bite them at some point. Making the decision to take a life is so hard and no one should have to do it. I prayed for God to take them naturally, but had to make the decision in the end. I had a lot of strange things happen after their deaths which convenced me that they were at peace. (crazy maybe, but I truly believe). I miss them both every day and it's been a year and a half.

I keep forgetting to post (though I told Deb on the phone), we got the shirts and earrings from Deb. The small is a little tight on Katrina but she loves it and can't wait to wear it to Animal Kingdom. The other one is a little big on Becky, but they are going to make it work. They want to match. The bigger one is a little small on me but would work so I may wear that on one of our trips without kids. Katrina and I will be wearing the pirate earrings with our costumes. Thanks Deb.

I'm glad that they can use them. I certainly couldn't.

Deb, they have that same material that the girls shirts are made out of at our local Walmart. I was checking in case I wanted to make something for our June trip to match the girls.

I'm happy with the shirt for Chris and the tie on the shirt for me. I bought chocolate colored tees for the boys and I will put the fabric design on them to match us. Kind of like sewing on an applique only much easier

Thanks. It seems like Shane is in the beginning stages of how Champ ended up. Once he is up he is okay, still runs around like usual. He's already had a cancerous tumor removed several years ago, and I'm sure it is growing back. The vet described it as having 'legs', meaning it was growing into the muscle, so they weren't able to remove it all. He is almost 18 years old!

Talk to your doctor about meds first. There are some great meds that help with the joint movement and the pain. We had Tuffy on them for a couple of years and they really did help. They were expensive, around $65 per month, but well worth it.

I was talking to Bob about this tonight and was saying that when the time comes, I will have to be there with Shane. As hard as it will be, I wouldn't be able to let him go through it alone. I've had hime since I was about 23 or 24. I got him when he was a puppy and he has been with me longer than anyone, through thick and thin.

I hear you. We had all of our pets before we had the kids and they were our kids too. At first I didn't want to go, but I knew that I had to. I really don't think we will get pets again as it is so hard to say good bye

I think I will explain everything to my kids, and give them the option of whether or not they want to be there.

The boys didn't come with us. They knew that it was happening and said their good byes. We put them down, brought them home and buried them then went camping for the weekend. We thought that the kids would not think about it as much if we were not home. It was very strange though as they always camped with us.

 

[PNO4TE]

I just spoke with the receptionist at my vets office yesterday. I may be looking at having to put my dog down soon. Jen or Deb, how did you know they were in pain? I've heard that dogs mask their pain well. My dog has a horrible time getting up after sleeping all night, falters sometimes going up and down the stairs. I just don't know how much he is hurting.

Oh, Tammi... I am so sorry to hear this. How old is he? And what is the diagnosis? White Oak is so good, I am sure they have the right answers for you, but what a tough decision.