My Dog is Dieing

[RSillsbee]

My Dog is Dieing

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It became real now that I actually wrote that. She’s a boxer around 7 years old and she had a miserable start to life. Her original owners wanted a mean dog so they beat her and starved her but she just didn’t have the disposition. Animal control confiscated her and she ended up in the pound the day my wife and I went to get her a dog because her cocker spaniel had just died.

Every time my wife walked by her kennel Maggie went nuts, she didn’t just wag her stump of a tail she wagged everything from the neck down and jumped up and down and did what we came to call the Bean Dance ( She scrunched up her whole body like a kidney bean and went in circles). Long story short she came home w/ us and she and the wife became inseparable. I wish I had room her to tell you all what a good dog she was but I don’t think I could do her justice. She is the most non alpha dog I have ever seen but she so wanted to be one. Her favorite toy was a pink blanket that she dragged every where she used to lay on the floor in the sun and nip at it for hours and when she went to sleep she had to be tucked in w/ it.

About 6 months ago she all of a sudden began going gray and losing weight about 2 months ago she started having bladder problems (peeing blood and such). We didn’t and don’t have money for the vet so we started giving her cranberry extract and she seemed to recover a little although she never did put the weight back on but a couple of weeks ago 2 of our dogs had a fight and one of them nailed her in the face.

I’m not sure what happened but she was obviously traumatized a day or so later my wife noticed that one of her eyes was full of blood and she had lost all muscle tone in her face and would shake uncontrollably whenever one of the other dogs approached her. Yesterday morning when I went to put the dogs out I realized she’s blind (pupils are fixed and dilated and she can’t even see light) and we have to lead her every where she goes.

I don’t know if she’s had a stroke or what but she is clearly on the wane. All we can do is keep her comfortable as possible but it seems that no matter what we do she just keeps getting worse. It’s miserable to watch her sitting in the living room shaking because she can’t see and is afraid to run into anything.

It’s breaking my heart and I don’t know how to help her.

I don’t want advice; I don’t want to be told that she needs to be put down I just wanted you to know my dog is dying

[Vinca]

1. Get her to a vet. Arrange a payment plan.

She might not be dying.

[Rhiannon12866]

2. Take her to the vet ASAP.

A responsible vet will work out a payment plan. My heart goes out to you and your sweet pup. Good luck! :hug:

[RSillsbee]

18. Guys I'm sorry but when I say there's no money for a vet

I mean there's no money for a vet. The money simply isn't there. If there was believe me we'd have already gone to the vet. We just got hit w/ a couple thousand in bills for a cardiologist for my wife and we are down to eating beans and rice.

I'm sorry that I'm not handling this the way that some of you think I should but there is no money
TYPO

[roguevalley]

30. I wish the world was fair. I wish that you could do what you so

desperately want to do. I wish someone on this list would pay for your vet bill. I wish I could.
I lost a 15 year old dachshund, Robby, on January 24th due to bladder cancer and I hear you about
the vet bills. I wish I could hug you. Take lots of pictures and know because you were kind and
loved her, that you held her now when she needed you that you did all that was possible. You were
her champions and her deepest love. You were her family and she will never leave you. I still
hear little dog toe nails on the wood floors sometimes when no dogs are out there. Dogs are the
gift we give ourselves to learn what true love and dignity is. Your girl just needs all you can
give and your love. I wish you all the best. I feel so badly right now. I wish I could help you.

[Rhiannon12866]

34. I am so sorry, but there must be someone who can help you, or a clinic that would help her pro bono

Does the shelter where you got here have a clinic? I know that the one in my area does and they charge very little for rescued dogs. The thing is, it sounds like your dog is suffering and there are some things that you have to do for a pet, inoculations, heartworm preventative and care if they get sick.

I do sympathize about your financial troubles. I lost my insurance in 2007 and haven't been to the dentist since, or to the doctor unless it was an emergency. But when my dog had blood in his urine, I took him straight to the vet. Turns out it was a urinary tract infection and one course of pills cleared it up.

I'm also hoping someone here can help you. I really would if I could. But please consider some of the options that have been suggested. Everybody here is pulling for your special dog and for you... :hug:

[xchrom]

3. May Peace be with you & yours at this difficult time. Nt

[cali]

4. you gave her a good life

I'm not going to give you any advice. Just my sympathies and

:hug:

[DrDan]

5. she's a great dog, sounds like you two are great owners

[ellenrr]

6. you rescued her from a miserable life and gave her a great loving life for 7 years.

She knows that too.

best to you all.


(I know you don't want to hear it, but pls consider if she is suffering, it is kindness to have the vet put her down.)

[SoCalDem]

9. and if you cannot afford a vet, maybe the animal shelter vet can help you out

:hug:.. I had to "help" my sweet kitty a few months ago.. he was only 7 as well, but had developed cardio myopathy & he was diabetic too, ./.the meds for one aggravated the other, and I had to let him go... I know exactly where you are :hug:

[Tippy]

7. My best friend had a tumor....

At that time I had the some money to treat him. took him to the vet and he remmoved the tumor. sent speciment for analysis and found cancer. He was almost 9 years old, the vet told us without surgery he would die, soon but we didn't have the money and his age was against him, he did live almost nine months. But he was very ill. We kept him as comfortable as possible but I just couldn't bring myself to put him down. But I kept saying just one more day...When that day came he looked into my eyes and I knew he was ready. It late evening but all the kids that lived close came to tell him goodbye...My son put him to sleep. At times I feel guilty for not doing it sooner but, I really don't think he was ready until that night. It's never easy to lose a best friend, but when the time comes you and your wife will have those special memories.

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[IGoToDU]

10. awww

sounds like she is a WONDERFUL dog and you are a wonderful family. My heart is with you :hug:

[koffeekup]

11. Take the dog to the vet ASAP.

Partnering with our fellow inhabitants of this world to use their kindness, warmth, and loyalty for making our own short time on this planet less painful means it is a two way street. Money be darned, take the living partner to the veterinarian and get a diagnosis.

[Chemisse]

12. That is so sad.

By the way, I called the vet when my dog was peeing blood and picked up antibiotics for her, which worked great. Of course she is a 225 pound mastiff who is terrified (and therefore aggressive) when she goes to the vets, so they may have been relieved I didn't want an appointment.

But on the rest of it, I support your actions. Dogs live, and then dogs die. When the time comes near, it makes no sense to spend thousands of dollars at the vets in lieu of accepting the inevitable.

I hope your last days together are warm and loving, and that her passing is peaceful.

[DCKit]

13. I feel for you mightily, but dogs just don't live as long as we do.

I love my dogs - my own, my mother's, my sister's and my neighbor's dogs - but I know that every one of them is going to die before I do, and I don't go into a relationship with them expecting otherwise. It does, however, break my heart when we're separated for too long. Wish I could post pics of Brewster, Blue, Alpha, Smoke, Prince, Bailey and the rest. They're all (were) gorgeous, happy dogs.

As much as it hurts, each and every time, y'all will find another incredible dog to own you, but it will never replace the one you lost.

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[auntAgonist]

15. This is so sad. I'm sorry your pup and you are all going through

this.

:hug:

[Evolve_Already]

16. Unless one has walked

a mile in this posters' dog-haired-covered slippers.

It may be best just to hush than to critique.

Dogs are the greatest!

[get the red out]

17. May you all be in peace

I don't think I really knew what unconditional love looked like until we got our Layla last summer. She will be a year old in two weeks. I don't like imagining the pain you are going through. :cry:

I believe in Angels because I found the hair of one stuck to my shirt, and my pants, and my coffee cup, and her favorite spot on the couch......wouldn't trade it for the world.

[badtoworse]

19. I empathize with you - they become part of the family

If you can somehow swing having a vet see her, I would try it. But if nothing can be done, then the best you can do is to limit her suffering.

I had a beagle mix for 15 years growing up and I remember how I felt when she was sick at the end. I do feel your pain.

[postulater]

20. Whatever you do will be the right thing. Your heart is in the right place.

[a la izquierda]

21. I lost my boxer/bulldog mix last year.

It was awful. He had doggie dementia. He lasted almost two years with it. Finally, it was time for us to let him go. It sucked royally. My dogs are my kids, because I've chosen not to have human children. But man, when a doggie passes away, it sucks the life out of you.

"It came to me that every time I lose a dog they take a piece of my heart with them. And every new dog who comes into my life gifts me with a piece of their heart. If I live long enough, all the components of my heart will be dog, and I will become as generous and loving as they are."- Anonymous

[newfie11]

22. This goes with responsible dog ownership!!!!!!!

Get the dog to a vet and stop letting it suffer!!!!

If you can't afford the vet don't assume they will not work with you. Take the dog to the damn vet now!!!!!!!

[Big Blue Marble]

23. Please take your precious dog to a vet.

If she is dying, euthanizing her will be a blessing. Dying can be an extremely painful
process. She has given you so much love; you can give her a peaceful death.

If you cannot afford a vet,, then take her to an animal shelter. It is not right to just let
her suffer, especially when you do not even know for sure what is happening.

[KittyWampus]

24. At LEAST ask the Shelter where you got that dog to take a look. Heavens, this is appalling.

I cannot read this post and simply say "I understand".

You can at the very least ASK the Shelter if they can have a vet look at her.

You can at the very least ASK a vet if they can take on a charity case.

You can reach out to Boxer Organizations in your area and ASK if one of them is willing to help.

You can call the nearest Veterinary School and ASK if they have a program where a student can look at your dog.

If you have done all that I just suggested and still couldn't find someone to look at your dog, then I apologize.

[RSillsbee]

25. Thank you for your suggestions I will look into them NT

[Welibs]

26. I have something that might help. It's weird and I don't want to say

it on this site! It's a very odd kind of product and you may have heard about it. I've seen it fix some very odd things. And I would send it to you for free in a bulk package from Canada.

Heart-breaking!!!!

It's only a suggestion and it may not work and I know it would sound very weird to you. It might help and it might not do anything.

Boxers are so sensitive to everything.

Sincerely sorry for the pain you and your wife are going through. Poor doggy!

[Demonaut]

27. seriously, I'm sorry your dog is in bad shape but please check and see if

there is a dog charity vet in your area...we have Maxfund in Denver that will see a dog who's ill but the owner is unable to come up with funds to treat it
It's your duty to see to it's welfare

[dana_b]

28. I am sorry for her and for you guys and

I hope that you can find some help from the organizations that others have suggested in this thread. :(

[williesgirl]

29. I know how you feel. My Bugsy, 9 yr old Boston Terrier, died Thursday.

He survived 2 cancer surgeries a few years ago. Started acting lethargic, wouldn't eat about a month ago. Vet said not more cancer, but irritable bowel syndrome. It's cost me over $1,200 this month to have her be very wrong. But most important, I lost the joy in my life. He was so unique. My heart is broken.

So here's all the best wishes I can muster up for you - hang in there, if what your vet says doesn't make sense to you, take her elsewhere. And love her up every minute.

[roguevalley]

31. bless you, williesgirl. I hug you.

[niyad]

33. healing and comforting thoughts on your sad loss.

[niyad]

32. my heart (owned by furbabies) goes out to you and yours. there is some good advice in these posts,

and I hope they help. but know that your DU family is here for you.

[lapislzi]

35. I am sorry for your loss

When I say "I know how you feel," I KNOW how you feel. It is so hard when your heart's in the right place, to be so helpless. They count on us for everything, and it's a beautiful and terrible responsibility.

Vets are vets because they care about animals, and I'm sure they will work with you. And, if there's no hope, a good vet will be kind enough to say so and allow your pet to go with dignity.

Bless you.