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Our Bailey hasn't got long

estelle

estelle

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Hi everyone,
I havn't been on for a while but thought i'd update on Bailey, it's not good news. We had to go see a specialist today who gave him a thorough check over, he's still coughing despite being on antibiotics since day one, he now has a heart problem which he thinks is to do with a liver shunt? aswell as having the patella problem in both legs. He told us that there really isn't anything they can do for him and that it would be better for all of us to think about having him put to sleep, sooner rather than later. When I asked how soon he said that by the time he's 10/11 months he will be in pain with his legs, that gives us 4 months left with him!! unless anything happens beforehand? He's not in any pain at the moment but we have to watch out for him jumping up ang running up and down the stairs in case he pulls something in his legs, then he'll be in pain.
He's such a sweetheart, really naughty and a real joy to watch it's so sad to look at him knowing what his future holds. All we can do now is fuss him as much as possible and give him all the treats in the world!!
We really dont know how to tell our 7 year old, she absolutely adores him.
 
I am so sorry :(. We will keep you in our prayers. Loosing our pets is like loosing a a child.
 
OMG! How absolutley awful, I am terribly sorry to hear this, just make the very most of every day you have with him :hug: :flwr:
 
This is so sad, but take heart, as I'm one of a few on here who were told their dog had little time and ended up with a couple of years.
 
Oh my goodness - I'm so very sorry to hear about Bailey. :hug: :hug: him close and tight and I hope you enjoy all the time you have left together. You are in my thoughts.
 
I'm so sorry :hug: We are all here to listen and try to support you through this so please post when you need to get things off your chest :hug:
 
Thanks everyone, it's all I can think of now when I look at him and i'm sure Charlie knows too, when we got home with Bailey he went and laid with him in his bed, he doesn't normally do that unless he's told "bed"
Still don't know how to break the news to my youngest? she's going to be so heartbroken and I know she'll say to me "But mummy why can't the vet make him better"
 
I'm sorry you are going through this. Personally, I would not go tell a 7 year old that a loved animal has to be pts at some distance in the future as that will only be a cause of panic for all those coming months. I would simply never burden a child with advance knowledge like this. I would always be honest with a child but there are levels of exposure and times to talk. This isn't the time. Knowing this may come in four months is an ADULT's level of exposure and grief and isn't right for a young child. In addition you don't know what you will be dealing with until you get there. Just wait and see how things go. Give him a good life now and deal with the issue when it comes. Sometimes dogs have a way of surprising people. I've heard of lots of short term prognoses where the animal lives for years. If you don't feel able for this or the decision, then maybe talk to breed rescue?
 
I am so sorry about this heartbreaking news. I understand how deeply we can fall in love with these precious little ones and the thought of having to lose little Bailey so young makes it worse. Please know we are all here for you and many prayers will be said for you, your family & Bailey. :hug:
 
I am sorry to hear your little guy has all these issues. Like Karlin says, I would not be writing him off just yet, and why burden your 7 year old with the possibility that his dog may have to be pts.

Everybody (especially your child) should just enjoy every day with your dog, and jumps the hard hurdles when you get to them.
 
I'm so sorry to read about your sad news; it's heartbreaking. :( :(

I agree that you should keep this from your child for as long as possible.... this type of news can only serve to create sadness, anxiety & fear. You'll know when the time is right to break the news. Your child should enjoy Bailey with a clear mind & happy heart for as long as possible. In this regard, how great it is to be a child....
 
Barbara Nixon said:
This is so sad, but take heart, as I'm one of a few on here who were told their dog had little time and ended up with a couple of years.
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+1 to that!
Enjoy each day with the little guy.
No one knows with absolute certainty how long any of us or our four legged friends have.
God bless you and Bailey and enjoy your time together.
 
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