Cooks Posted May 28, 2008 Share Posted May 28, 2008 I cant believe I missed this. So sorry to hear she's unwell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted May 29, 2008 Author Share Posted May 29, 2008 Ooops, I nearly forgot! I examined Sadie this lunchtime and her tummy seems to have stabilised and isn't getting any fuller. She's acting normally for an old matron of her age and is pottering around the garden. So she's OK for the near future at least. Phew! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted May 29, 2008 Share Posted May 29, 2008 Oh bless her. Well done Clare. I hope she continues to recover well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theherd123 Posted May 29, 2008 Share Posted May 29, 2008 Good news Clare. What a great chicken mum you are Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted May 29, 2008 Share Posted May 29, 2008 Good news . Hope she keeps on being perky! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paola Posted May 29, 2008 Share Posted May 29, 2008 That is fantastic news Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cooks Posted May 29, 2008 Share Posted May 29, 2008 That's it Sadie, keep strong my lovely! Well done Clare Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WitchHazel Posted May 29, 2008 Share Posted May 29, 2008 Go Sadie! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted May 29, 2008 Share Posted May 29, 2008 Great news Claret. Hope she is back to her old self soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jules. Posted May 29, 2008 Share Posted May 29, 2008 Good news Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted May 29, 2008 Author Share Posted May 29, 2008 Thanks guys. I don't think that the problem will go away; she has some sort of cancer that will kill her eventually. I just want to make sure that her last days are comfortable and as enjoyable as possible; I am keeping a close weather eye on her and will make sure that she doesn't suffer at all. I will tell her that you're all rooting for her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted June 8, 2008 Author Share Posted June 8, 2008 Well, the inevitable has happened and Sadie's tummy has filled up again and it won't be long before she starts to suffer. I have had an email chat with Clive (the vet) and he agrees that to drain her again will only delay the inevitable and that it's better to put her to sleep now while she is relatively 'happy' than to let her get stressed and even more poorly. Keeping her alive for much longer would be for purely selfish reasons - we've had longer with her than we though we would, so that has been a bonus. I am popping in to the vets tomorrow to drop off some used syringes, so will get an appointment for as soon as they have a slot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theherd123 Posted June 8, 2008 Share Posted June 8, 2008 Oh Claret that is such a shame I was so pleased when she had improved - it all looked so good too. Im so sorry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted June 8, 2008 Share Posted June 8, 2008 So sorry to hear that . You're right though, better to let her go before her life gets miserable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted June 8, 2008 Author Share Posted June 8, 2008 Thanks Guys - I was so pleased that she rallied and remained stable for so long. I was hoping that we'd beaten it, but thinking logically, the main problem - almost certainly cancer of some sort - won't have gone away, we could only treat the symptoms. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abwsco Posted June 8, 2008 Share Posted June 8, 2008 Clare, I'm so sorry to read the news about Sadie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paola Posted June 8, 2008 Share Posted June 8, 2008 So sorry Clare, big squeeze x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted June 8, 2008 Share Posted June 8, 2008 just seen this, im so sorry Clare. Bless her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted June 8, 2008 Share Posted June 8, 2008 So sorry Clare. I was lucky enough to give Sadie a cuddle last weekend. Poor girl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted June 9, 2008 Share Posted June 9, 2008 Oh, so sorry about Sadie Clare (((hugs))) xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheilaz Posted June 9, 2008 Share Posted June 9, 2008 Thinking of you Clare. Sadie's had the best love and care any chicken could hope for. xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cooks Posted June 9, 2008 Share Posted June 9, 2008 so sorry to hear about Sadie, thinking of you today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted June 9, 2008 Author Share Posted June 9, 2008 *deep breath* OK, just booked the appointment - 6.20pm tonight I shall take her back to rest in the garden with her old friends who have passed away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura & CTB Posted June 9, 2008 Share Posted June 9, 2008 Oh so sorry Clare - at least you'll be able to give her a lovely day. Will be thinking of you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WitchHazel Posted June 9, 2008 Share Posted June 9, 2008 Clare, I;m so sorry to hear about this. Good luck tonight, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
