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#31145 of 31406 Sad News by lilbluewgn02 Jun 22, 2009 (5:02 pm)
Our sweet, sweet Dina has been diagnosed with stomach cancer and a clot in her aorta that would eventually paralyze her rear legs. She basically stopped eating a week or so ago, and has gone from a healthy 58 lbs down to 48 lbs this morning. I am so,so sad, but I also know that she has had a good life and was loved by everyone who met her. Michael will be back from Disney Friday, and we will do what has to be done. The vet said her quality of life is poor right now; she is constant spitting up clear mucus; last week it was bile. Her energy level is down and the constricted blood flow to her rear legs has affected how she walks and sits. I know there's a doggie heaven and that is where she will be going when the time comes. Give your family (both human and otherwise) lots of hugs and kisses tonight. Thanks to all of you for being here all these years. Serge Replies to this message: volkov (Jun 22, 2009 10:50 pm) ladywclass (Jun 23, 2009 1:34 am) rsholland (Jun 23, 2009 5:42 am) tsy (Jun 23, 2009 10:01 am) ateixeira (Jun 23, 2009 12:20 pm) p0926 (Jun 27, 2009 8:28 am)
#31146 of 31406 garmin by css1 Jun 22, 2009 (6:37 pm)
Serge, I'm sorry to hear about Dina. It's hard, but the best you can do for her is keep her company in her final days. AJ, Thanks for the wealth of info. Charlie
#31147 of 31406 Re: Sad News [lilbluewgn02] by volkov Jun 22, 2009 (10:50 pm)
Replying to: lilbluewgn02 (Jun 22, 2009 5:02 pm) Sorry to hear that Serge. She looks a lot like Kira - our eldest who has started to act old recently. She can handle a 10 mile run still, but nothing like she could do in her prime. Looking at your picture, I just know it was accompanied by a rhythmic whap-whap-whap as her wagging tail hit the floor. Subie folks and dogs: they just go together.
#31148 of 31406 Re: Sad News [lilbluewgn02] by ladywclass Jun 23, 2009 (1:34 am)
Replying to: lilbluewgn02 (Jun 22, 2009 5:02 pm) As my husband says .. "we're for dogs" at our house ... sorry to hear about Dina I know it's difficult ...
#31149 of 31406 Re: Sad News [lilbluewgn02] by rsholland Jun 23, 2009 (5:42 am)
Replying to: lilbluewgn02 (Jun 22, 2009 5:02 pm) So sorry to hear this Serge. We went through the same thing with Annie, our Golden, last November. It's really a tough thing to do and deal with. Bob
#31150 of 31406 Re: Sad News [lilbluewgn02] by tsy Jun 23, 2009 (10:01 am)
Replying to: lilbluewgn02 (Jun 22, 2009 5:02 pm) sorry Serge. It's the right decision though. tom
#31151 of 31406 Re: Sad News [lilbluewgn02] by ateixeira Jun 23, 2009 (12:20 pm)
Replying to: lilbluewgn02 (Jun 22, 2009 5:02 pm) Very sorry, Serge. Losing Hadji was tough for me. I still have flashbacks and see his "ghost", or at least feel like he's still present at home once in a while. It's a strange feeling, and I miss him. Once a dog person, always a dog person.
#31152 of 31406 Re: New arrival [volkov] by p0926 Jun 27, 2009 (8:23 am)
Replying to: volkov (Jun 20, 2009 9:37 am) As someone who learned to drive a stick in the mountains and prides himself on being able to start on even the steepest incline without rolling backwards (or cheating by using the e-brake), I scoffed at the need for a hill holder clutch. Now that I've got one though, I have to confess that it's convenient at times The hill holder shouldn't be causing you to stall, maybe it just needs a little adjustment? -Frank
#31153 of 31406 Re: Sad News [lilbluewgn02] by p0926 Jun 27, 2009 (8:28 am)
Replying to: lilbluewgn02 (Jun 22, 2009 5:02 pm) Sege- Sorry to hear about Dina. Now I feel bad for yelling at Sabrina (our 90lb chocolate lab) last night after she got into some mischief. I'll have to give her a big hug to let her know she's still loved. -Frank
#31154 of 31406 Dina by lilbluewgn02 Jun 28, 2009 (7:38 am)
She is still not eating. I got some Chinese herbs from someone who treated their dog's cancer with them...he lived on for another 2 years. I hold her jaws open and Michael puts them in the back of her mouth. We have also been feeding her a whey liquid protein mix and she gets a vitamin B-12 shot every 4 days to increase her appetite. Tomorrow morning, we have an appointment with a holistic vet in Ft. Lauderdale; it is the last thing I can think of to improve her health; I don't know if it is too late; a lot of my dog owner friends have used Eastern medicine with great success for treating cancer in their pets. I will keep you all posted. Replies to this message: ateixeira (Jun 29, 2009 7:31 am) lilbluewgn02 (Jul 13, 2009 3:08 pm) rsholland (Jul 13, 2009 4:16 pm) ladywclass (Jul 13, 2009 7:12 pm) tsy (Jul 14, 2009 11:40 am) ateixeira (Jul 29, 2009 8:43 am)