AnnieP Posted October 11, 2006 Share Posted October 11, 2006 Hi Everyone. Having a nightmare week. I know you lot will be able to cheer me up. Thought yesterday that the end had come for my old lovely dog, Rags. She has been off her food for about a week, really low and not wanting to move. Then for the last couple of nights we have woken up and found her lying in a puddle and we feared the worst, that her kidneys were failing. Got a vets appointment for yesterday evening, and it thankfully now it looks like slightly more hopeful news: She's not eating because she has an abscess. Course of antibiotics and an injection..... Because she hasn't been eating, she hasn't been getting her arthritis pills down: Hence the stiffness and lack of willingness to do anything (Ask Mel what she's like: For an old dog, she is usually still so up for it). So, another injection and a different course of treatment (weekly injections), alongside her current medication.... Finally the, erm...., embarrassing lack of bladder control..... doggy syrup to "tighten things up a bit". Poor old Rags has a reprieve.... Got to go back next Tuesday for a full update on all the treatments. In the meantime, OH and I are exhausted! Its been so emotionally tiring, thinking we were having to do "the deed", then the relief of maybe not... Still, things are on the up now hopefully! Aren't vets wonderful people? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cate in NZ Posted October 11, 2006 Share Posted October 11, 2006 Annie, what a worrying week for you and Jonnie, and poor old Rags. Great news though that the vet can help, hopefully after her antibiotics and other medications she'll be back to her usual self. Good luck with administering all that medication though... will she take it all willingly or is it down to hiding it into her food? Here's hoping she makes a full and speedy recovery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted October 11, 2006 Share Posted October 11, 2006 Oh bless. Vets are wonderful, aren't they. Hope she'll be back on her feet and running around again very soon. What a worry for you. Big hugs to you all . xxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted October 11, 2006 Share Posted October 11, 2006 Oh, Annie what a pants week you've had I hope that she gets better soon. My old lurcher had the puddling problem - apparently it's common in older, spayed "Ooops, word censored!"es. The syrup she had caused her to be hyperactive and restless though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 11, 2006 Share Posted October 11, 2006 What a week Annie Hope Rags is over the worst and gets back to her old self very soon Have a little look at Mels coffee table book when you have 5 minutes it really cheers you up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel (& Paul) Posted October 11, 2006 Share Posted October 11, 2006 Hi Annie Just got your PM I am SO sorry - lots of cyber hugs are coming your / Jonnie's way. Blue and Charlie sends lots of licks and tail wags to Raggs! What a dreadful week - and so stressful - all the up and downs of worry, relief, worry and so it goes on. Lots of positive thoughts for you Do you want to borrow Blue for a cuddle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin B Posted October 11, 2006 Share Posted October 11, 2006 Vets ARE wonderful people. Hope rags recovers soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnnieP Posted October 11, 2006 Author Share Posted October 11, 2006 Do you want to borrow Blue for a cuddle Oh yes please! Can't squeeze Rags too hard for fear of what squirts out Kate: Yep, she is a nightmare to feed pills to... the only way she eats them is if they are balled up inside raw organic extra lean minced beef..... I think she has us right where she wants us..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted October 11, 2006 Share Posted October 11, 2006 They really are Martin - we've had a couple of harrowing animal deaths in the last couple of years and they have been fantastic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jools Posted October 11, 2006 Share Posted October 11, 2006 Thinking of you Annie and sending lots and lots of positive thoughts and gentle hugs for Rags. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buffie Posted October 11, 2006 Share Posted October 11, 2006 Can identify with this Annie, it is really tiring and emotionally draining...we lost 2 last year. You just love them and it's natural. Be kind to yourselves and come here for a hug anytime. Hugs BBx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel (& Paul) Posted October 11, 2006 Share Posted October 11, 2006 You'll find us omleteers give the BEST hugs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicola H Posted October 11, 2006 Share Posted October 11, 2006 Hope Rags is OK soon Annie she looks like a lovely dog........... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen & co. Posted October 11, 2006 Share Posted October 11, 2006 Sounds like you have had a rubbish few days hope Rags picks up and things get better for you all karen x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel (& Paul) Posted October 11, 2006 Share Posted October 11, 2006 I've popped Blue in tonight's post - she should be with you tomorrow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theherd123 Posted October 11, 2006 Share Posted October 11, 2006 Oh Annie what a nightmare!!! Lots of hugs coming your way you and yours from all of us! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnnieP Posted October 11, 2006 Author Share Posted October 11, 2006 One and all. THANK YOU for all your kind words. I am sure Rags would be very pleased if she could read, or hear me when I'm reading your messages out to her, but as she is stone deaf and a bit senile, she'll just wag her tail at you all anyway I've popped Blue in tonight's post - she should be with you tomorrow Jonnie is doing a little dance. He said that if WE had Blue, HE'D make her a little window seat................... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheilaz Posted October 11, 2006 Share Posted October 11, 2006 Poor Rags, I'm just glad she has the best "Mum & Dad" (and vet) to care for her. Hope she does well, love and best wishes to you all xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted October 11, 2006 Share Posted October 11, 2006 Best wishes & happy thoughts from us too,Annie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trish Posted October 11, 2006 Share Posted October 11, 2006 Oh Annie what a rotten week. I'm not surprised you came to that conculsion though as that is how one of my childhood dogs went. So glad to hear that it isn't the case for Rags though, big hugs all round Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted October 12, 2006 Share Posted October 12, 2006 Hope things are picking up for you all now Annie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paola Posted October 12, 2006 Share Posted October 12, 2006 Sorry to hear that you are having a pants time Annie. Keeping everything crossed for Rags to make a speedy recovery. Keep us updated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linda Posted October 12, 2006 Share Posted October 12, 2006 Phew, what an emotional rollercoaster! Best wishes to you and Rags, and fingers crossed for all to be well next week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buffie Posted October 13, 2006 Share Posted October 13, 2006 How's Rags today? BBx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruth Posted October 13, 2006 Share Posted October 13, 2006 Only just seen this - what a week for you Annie All the very best and cyberhugs to you both and Rags Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
