Snoop Puss
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Thank you, Half Baked. I needed that too after having a cat put down not that long ago and his mum what seems like not long before that.
Snoop Puss said:I'm about to get a dog in the next few months, and I've learnt a lot from reading this thread. Our local vets even sell all those things like pig's ears, chews and those rope and twisted cotton toys. I always thought the toys were good for the animals teeth - a kind of tooth brush and a bit of fun exercise. If vets sell them, how are we supposed to know they're not good for animals?
I'm so sorry to hear about your dog. I'm with you on dogs having their little personality that make us melt over them. I have fallen in love with our new puppy and I know she will be irreplaceable when she's gone. I hope something can be done for your dog. Have you considered surgery?Goodweed of the North said:I know that there are those who think, well, she's not like a real human and you can always get another dog. I don't understand how people can think like that. Though they may not be as smart as people (at least most people), they have intelligence, personality, emotions, and a spirit. They are not little machines, or hunting tools, or toys, or protection devices. They are living creatures. And yes, I feel that way about all living creatures. Just as I am animated by a spirit, so too are they.
Half Baked said:I've been avoiding this thread like the plague since my heart is still so raw from having our beloved Skeeter put down but I realized that it wasn't fair. You all were so good to me.
Goodweed, we all do the best we can with the resources that we have. You know Kaysee had a wonderful life with you and she'll be free of her pain. omg, how it hurts to lose a pet...but she can't live in misery. I kept Skeeter alive at least a month too long because I selfishly wanted to keep him by me.
I feel so very sorry for you and I have tears in my eyes, too.
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Goodweed of the North said:I'm not quite sure she's going anywhere yet. She was able to eat and keep down a bit of food last night. This is the first time she has eaten anything that stayed down for several days. If she can get nourishment, then maybe the stool softening medicine has done some good and the blockage is breaking up. A bit more time will tell. I will keep everyone posted.
Seeeeeeya; Goodweed of the North
Goodweed of the North said:I'm not quite sure she's going anywhere yet. She was able to eat and keep down a bit of food last night. This is the first time she has eaten anything that stayed down for several days. If she can get nourishment, then maybe the stool softening medicine has done some good and the blockage is breaking up. A bit more time will tell. I will keep everyone posted.
Seeeeeeya; Goodweed of the North
Goodweed of the North said:I'm not quite sure she's going anywhere yet. She was able to eat and keep down a bit of food last night. This is the first time she has eaten anything that stayed down for several days. If she can get nourishment, then maybe the stool softening medicine has done some good and the blockage is breaking up. A bit more time will tell. I will keep everyone posted.
Seeeeeeya; Goodweed of the North