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My Tommy - Rapid Breathing

Just to let everyone know that followed this thread that my Tommy took a terrible turn last night and is very poorly. We were due to see vet anyway this morning. Sadly, I never got to the bottom of what all his problems were. My vet who I have wonderful relationship with is away until 13 February. If Tommy has not passed naturally then he will be put to rest at home with his family on the 13th February. I am finding it too hard to even write about it and all the details other then to say thanks for so much help and advice. Is it normal to feel so much grief?? I am devastated right now
 
I'm so that it has come to this for Tommy and I hope that, like Izzy, he does go by his own choice.

I don't know whether it's just me, but after all my dogs have passed ( 2 pts and 2 died ) I've felt better. They are gone, yes, but there is no more suffering and no more worry about what is to come.
 
Thanks Barbara - Im not so sure he will make it until the 13th, like you I hope he doesnt because I am not sure how I will cope with it otherwise. I am cooking him fresh chicken and rice tonight - he loves that
 
Did you ever put him on gabapentin? I would really recommend getting him on medications for SM immediately given the things you are seeing with him if the turn seems pain related -- I would doubt the pain sessions are due to anything else and these would be hugely relieved almost certainly if you get him on gabapentin to see if that helps. If you feel it is general pain and/or his heart and is all too hard for him, then certainly go with your heart on this difficult decision. It is very tough to be making such decisions. :flwr:
 
My dread with Izzy was seeing him put to sleep, but I had partly eased my mind, by deciding to request the same as I did for Benji. I asked the vet to put him under heavy sedation, while I was there and then left, when he was unaware.
 
Karlin - I will phone vets first thing in the morning and mention that medication. I just want him comfortable,, you just know your animals and I know he has suffered too long. The debate continues as to is it SM or not. I know in my heart it is but it is too late for him to see specialist. He was due to see vet in Cambridge. I wouldnt wish what I have seen with him on anyone or any dog.
Again, thanks everyone for so much help and advice, I am much more informed and knew more then I ever dreamt possible now.
PLEASE others no back street breeders - if you saw my Tommy you would understand.
Thanks again:)
 
I wonder why they stopped his heart meds after only 2 weeks, maybe that's what's made him have a bad turn
 
This is so terribly sad. I don't know enough about the medical issues to make any wise comments. I would like to say this though....

If you decide to llet him go, getting the vet to come & do this at home is a wonderful & gentle way to do it. Many people are afraid to be there when it is done, but I can only say that as sad as it is, it is also comforting. I don't know what the procedure is in other countries, but here in Australia the agent for euthanaising a dog is simply an overdose of anaesthetic. So it really is "being put to sleep". The dog goes into a very deep sleep and he just forgets to breathe & his heart forgets to beat. Truly, I wish that humans with painful & terminal conditions could be allowed to go in such a humane manner.

It would be wonderful if something comes up before the allocated date that changes what is ahead, but if not, I hope the above will provide a little comfort & reassurance.
 
Thinking of you - I really hope that things aren't as bad as they currently seem.

Did you phone the vets/ I too think it would be worth trying some pain meds - I have known mine to pant when they are in pain.

It seems a bit sudden to stop all the heart meds just like that - that would surely cause withdrawal symptoms


Oh and my vet came to my house when it was time to give Peaches her wings - she was lying on my lap with my husband feeding her prawns, it was very peaceful, the vet just injected her leg and she hardly noticed. She just stopped breathing - no panic, nothing. I felt very raw afterwards but maybe we felt more cheated as she was only 7 - I think perhaps if they have led a long and healthy life one might view it differently.
 
He is on pain relief. I have been so confused by it all. And just really sad. He is clearly a very unwell boy, I could never give a full picture as its been a 3.5 year time scale.
They will come to the house but even that I cant bear although I know I have to.
My 10 year old is absolutely distraught as we all are. Even writing about it is awful but thanks for all the kind wishes
 
Hello - Just to say we have beeing working full out with Tommy. Made many calls and Tommy has been seen independently and is confirmed SM. Everything remains the same and we have to part with him next wednesday. I would love to post a pic of my dear man but cant on my computer. I have several pic on my phone. Could I possibly send a pic to someones mobile who then in turn can post his pic for me? Thanks so much
 
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