My Puppy is Dying......

[MinnieMe2]

Our ten-month-old basset, Matilda, has collapsed twice in the past month or so. After a few days at Tufts, the sad news is that she has Small Motor Neuron Disease. It isn't Myasthenia Gravis or a couple of other things I can's spell. She's able to walk, but not well. Her legs are weak, but she's not in pain. She acts like a much older dog, though it's obvious she'd love to be able to play with our other basset and chase the cat. Oh, how I wish she could . We are to watch her carefully, particularly her breathing, as the vets are sure her respiratory system will be affected. She eats well, she pees and poops normally, she can still smile and wag her tail. All of this tells me she's happy enough to keep going for awhile. I intend to give her as much time as I can, but I will not prolong her suffering. It's an impossible place to be. If love or buckets of tears could save her, my little Tilly would live forever......

 

[lizdotcom99]

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I can't even begin to imagine waht you are going through!!!! You are in my thoughts!!! Lots of Pixie Dust to you and your puppy!!!

Liz

 

[epcotfan]

I'm so sorry. It is so sad when fur babies are sick

 

[GailT]

so sorry to here of your sick puppy. Poor little baby, life just isn't fair. We all know that at some point we all have to leave this world but your puppy is still a baby. while she is here give her all the love you can give her. Hope she has a miracle and recovers.

 

[Poohbear123]

So very sorry.......Faith

 

[Disney Ella]

That poor puppy! So sorry you are going through this.

 

[stamper]

Oh MinnieMe!! My heart is breaking for you! I remember all the posts on GP before you got her and the posts after. How excited you were and we all for you. You told of your trip to Maine to get her and how she was getting along with Charlie.

Is this type of disease something that is prevalent in Bassets? How long do they think before she is no longer "happy"? Are any others in her litter affected? So hard to make sense of!

Tears, hugs and prayers for you and Tilly.

Will you be at the Fitchburg show next weekend? Probably no, huh? If so, I'll try to find you with a real hug! Not that I even know your *real* name....that could be interesting!

Hang in there and keep us posted.

 

[NHAnn]

I'm sorry

 

[Dan Murphy]

So very sorry to read this, MinnieMe2. So sad when the little ones hurt and ache, and so much so when so very young. My best wishes, Minnie, that hopefully Tilly will improve, and if not, be comfortable and provide you joy and love and from you to him, comfort and love.

Dan

 

[mad4themouse]

I'm so sorry to hear this. Tilly is a very lucky dog to have such a loving and concerned owner. Do your best to enjoy her while you can. When the time comes to say goodbye, you will know. This is the price that all pet owners have to pay for such pure and unconditional love. My heart goes out to you.

 

[DoeWDW]

I'm so sorry to hear that your furbaby is not well, and at such a young age. I hope that the rest of her time with you is happy and full of love. I'll keep you and your puppy in my prayers.

 

[TammyNC]

I am so sorry to hear about your puppy. I'm sending lots of your way. It sounds like she is full of fun and hopefully that will last for a good while longer.

 

[helenabear]

I am so sorry She sounds like a wonderful pup... I hope you have a long time left with her

 

[Pooh93]

{{HUGS}} for you and your furbaby.

 

[deadheadbelle]

I am so sorry to hear about your puppy. My parents bred basset pups when I was little. They are the sweetest puppies in the world. As soon as I finished college, the first thing I bought myself (for Valentine's Day, no less) was a basset pup. Webber is 7 years old now, & I can't imagine what you are going through. At least she is not in pain & she has someone taking such good care of her.

 

[Serena]

This is so sad, I'm sorry.

 

[skuttle]

I'm so very sorry.

 

[Pin Wizard]

((((((((((((((((((((((Hugs)))))))))))))))))))))) for you and Tilly! Bless that puppy's heart!! I have a 10 month old pup. I just can't imagine.

 

[DisneyObsessed]

I am so sorry. I can't imagine how this must hurt you. Hugs to you and your puppy.

 

[Saffron]

Awww, that's so sad, I'm so sorry. All puppies are cute, but there's something extra sweet about a Basset puppy. I'm sure your heart is breaking. I'm so sorry. {{{Hug}}} for you and a gentle {{{pat, pat, pat}}} for Tilly. I wish there was something we could do.