JudoMom Posted August 23, 2011 Share Posted August 23, 2011 (edited) Update: Dh is home, and said it was good to see Chewy relax. The vet thinks it was a severe stroke. We've known he's has congestive heart failure for a long time. We had to put Maggie down on September 13 of last year for the same thing. He's had all the signs and symptoms, and last week we noticed he was losing weight, but other than that he was just acting old. I thought we'd have through September, at least. Yesterday afternoon he gave me some good tail wags and happy faces. He became my shadow after Maggie died, and has been within 5 feet of me since then (he even tries to come in the bathroom with me). He and Maggie used to spend all day outside by choice, but after she passed he would go outside only to use the bathroom, do the occasional perimeter check, and then he'd come back in a resume his position by me. When I sit on the floor, he comes up and sits in front of me for ear scratches and stares into my eyes. When I stop scratching, he uses places his paw on me to get my attention. Anyway, he was acting normal yesterday, but didn't want a treat yesterday evening (this hasn't been abnormal for him). When dh let him out at bedtime, I guess he didn't want to go, but finally went and came back in (I was in bed reading). He went to lay down in the kitchen when dh heard a thump, and Chewy was on his side with his front legs stiff. Then he started having what looked like a seizure, the first of several episodes. Breathing has been very difficult, and his front legs are still stiff, but we don't think he has control of his back legs at all. His eyes are panicked and scared. I can't pick him up to hold him because if we try to move him he panics and starts another episode. He's 12, and he's lived a good life. Dh will take him to the vet this morning, but I don't think he'll be bringing him home. I'm heartbroken, and so are my boys. I feel so sad, too, because we got a puppy this weekend, so while I spent a lot of time with Chewy yesterday, his routine was obviously disrupted. If I would've known he was this close, we would've waited to get Jedediah until after so Chewy didn't have to deal with him in what appears to be his last couple of days. Dang, I love Chewy :crying:. ETA: I added a picture. Dh has taken him to the vet, but a vet won't be in for another 30 minutes. Edited August 23, 2011 by JudoMom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris in VA Posted August 23, 2011 Share Posted August 23, 2011 I'm sorry, that's so hard. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mama Geek Posted August 23, 2011 Share Posted August 23, 2011 :crying: It has been over a year since we had to put down our husky and I hadn't cried over him for a few months until now. :grouphug::grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudoMom Posted August 23, 2011 Author Share Posted August 23, 2011 :crying: It has been over a year since we had to put down our husky and I hadn't cried over him for a few months until now. :grouphug::grouphug: :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheReader Posted August 23, 2011 Share Posted August 23, 2011 :grouphug: I'm so sorry you're having to say goodbye to Chewy. He sounds like a really special dog. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Journey Posted August 23, 2011 Share Posted August 23, 2011 My heart is breaking for you. I am here at work, sobbing. They are so incredibly faithful and loving and sometimes I wish they weren't as then these things wouldn't affect us so much. I am so sorry that you have to go through this, but know that he loved you HUGE and he trusts you to do what is best for him. I'm sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudoMom Posted August 23, 2011 Author Share Posted August 23, 2011 Thank you guys. Gosh, this is hard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vettechmomof2 Posted August 23, 2011 Share Posted August 23, 2011 I am so sorry for you all :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrissySC Posted August 23, 2011 Share Posted August 23, 2011 :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unsinkable Posted August 23, 2011 Share Posted August 23, 2011 :grouphug: I am really, really sorry. I know that heartache. It's awful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LauraGB Posted August 23, 2011 Share Posted August 23, 2011 So sorry. That's so incredibly hard. :grouphug::grouphug::grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thescrappyhomeschooler Posted August 23, 2011 Share Posted August 23, 2011 :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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CalicoKat Posted August 23, 2011 Share Posted August 23, 2011 :grouphug::grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
i.love.lucy Posted August 23, 2011 Share Posted August 23, 2011 So sorry. We had to do that too with our beloved Golden. It's been 6 years and my dh is still not over it. :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoughCollie Posted August 23, 2011 Share Posted August 23, 2011 :grouphug::grouphug::grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeidiKC Posted August 23, 2011 Share Posted August 23, 2011 Oh gosh, you've got me crying. I'm so sorry - I know how hard this is. But he obviously was a lucky pup to have had a wonderful life with your family and you're doing the right thing. Hugs to all of you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PinkInTheBlue Posted August 23, 2011 Share Posted August 23, 2011 So sorry! I've never been there so I can only imagine how hard it is. :grouphug: Hugs to the whole family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brigitte Posted August 23, 2011 Share Posted August 23, 2011 I am so sorry. Losing a pet is so hard. Hugs to you and all your boys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiMomNP Posted August 23, 2011 Share Posted August 23, 2011 I'm so sorry. :grouphug: from our fur family to yours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenL Posted August 23, 2011 Share Posted August 23, 2011 :grouphug: It is SO difficult to lose a pet. I'm so sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justamouse Posted August 23, 2011 Share Posted August 23, 2011 :grouphug::grouphug::grouphug: I cry so much when we loose a pet. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom in High Heels Posted August 23, 2011 Share Posted August 23, 2011 I am so sorry. We had to put our girl (14) down last year for congestive heart failure. It was so hard. I still cry from missing her sometimes, but I know it was best for her. I'll be thinking of you. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennifer3141 Posted August 23, 2011 Share Posted August 23, 2011 Oh, the empty space a companion animal leaves... :( :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirty ethel rackham Posted August 23, 2011 Share Posted August 23, 2011 I am so sorry! He sounds like a super dog and a wonderful companion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stacia Posted August 23, 2011 Share Posted August 23, 2011 :grouphug::grouphug::grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nmoira Posted August 23, 2011 Share Posted August 23, 2011 :grouphug: I'm sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kebo Posted August 23, 2011 Share Posted August 23, 2011 I'm sorry :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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michelle l Posted August 23, 2011 Share Posted August 23, 2011 I'm so sorry. Our 13 yr. old golden died in April, and I still cry over him. It's such a sad thing....so sorry for your loss.:grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SonshineLearner Posted August 23, 2011 Share Posted August 23, 2011 So sorry :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacquelyn in NC Posted August 23, 2011 Share Posted August 23, 2011 :grouphug: I'm so sorry! Pets are such a part of the family, and it's so hard when they're gone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whereneverever Posted August 23, 2011 Share Posted August 23, 2011 :grouphug::grouphug::grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
annlaura Posted August 23, 2011 Share Posted August 23, 2011 :grouphug::grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen in CO Posted August 23, 2011 Share Posted August 23, 2011 :grouphug: I'm sorry. That is really hard. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
susancollins Posted August 23, 2011 Share Posted August 23, 2011 Praying for you all! :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paula in PA Posted August 23, 2011 Share Posted August 23, 2011 :grouphug::grouphug::grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Tree House Academy Posted August 23, 2011 Share Posted August 23, 2011 Oh gosh, I am so sorry! I lost my 13 year old cat, Sissy, in June of last year and I was holding her in my arms when they gave her the shot. It was so fast and painless for her, but I will never forget feeling her die in my arms. It is still hard and I still cry and miss her so much. Hugs to you and your family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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