Guest Whiskydogs Posted January 29, 2007 Report Share Posted January 29, 2007 I am Finlay's Mum and I want to send a huge thank you to everyone who has sent such kind thoughts and wishes. I have not seen this website before and did not know about it, until some friends who are members told me about the message they had put on for my little dog. Finlay is critical as his kidneys are failing to respond to treatment. I feel that this should never have happened. Unfortunately his only symptoms were tiredness and lethargy. In fact I was convinced my dog was depressed!! This went on for a number of weeks and the vet could find nothing wrong with him. He did not display any other diabetes type symptoms and yet that is what he had. By the time he got really sick it was too late. Vets seem to feel that as long as a dog is eating then he is OK. Please please if you see tiredness in your dog get him checked out. Finlay is the kindest dog ever and has suffered a lot this past week. No owner should be made to see their dog sufffer so - it is heartbreaking and so cruel. It is going to be yet another tough and endless night!. Again thank you all for your kind thoughts - they really help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacobean Posted January 29, 2007 Report Share Posted January 29, 2007 (edited) So sorry you are having to go through all of this. Unfortunately it can also take a while to diagnose it in humans. Really hope Finlay pulls through. Will continue to think of you all and sending positive and healing thoughts. Welcome to the Refuge. Wish it was under more pleasant circumstances but you are amongst people who care and understand here. Edited January 29, 2007 by Jacobean Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boosboss Posted January 29, 2007 Report Share Posted January 29, 2007 We're here Tessa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tracey.s Posted January 29, 2007 Report Share Posted January 29, 2007 Welcome to the refuge. I'm really sorry finlay's no better. We'll be keeping everything crossed here and continue to send healing thoughts to finlay. for you too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bonniebird Posted January 29, 2007 Report Share Posted January 29, 2007 We're here Tessa Karen x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wendbert Posted January 29, 2007 Report Share Posted January 29, 2007 I'm so sorry your first post here is such a sad one, but we'll continue to think positive thoughts for little Finlay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitetiger Posted January 29, 2007 Report Share Posted January 29, 2007 Lots of hugs for you and Finlay lots of loving get well thoughts coming his way Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JulesB Posted January 29, 2007 Report Share Posted January 29, 2007 Welcome to the Refuge. I'm sending all the good thoughts I can muster for Finlay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milliemum Posted January 29, 2007 Report Share Posted January 29, 2007 We're here Tessa And Maggie, Marianne, Millie and Flo. We are all thinking constantly of Fin and willing him to be alright again xx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muriel Posted January 29, 2007 Report Share Posted January 29, 2007 Welcome and I'm so sorry. Sending masses of Reiki to Finlay, and you if you'd like it. It could be worth also talking to a Homeopathic Vet - they're firstly a 'regular' vet, then go on and learn more, they may be able to help too http://www.bahvs.com/ http://www.trusthomeopathy.org/trust/tru_over.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Whiskydogs Posted January 29, 2007 Report Share Posted January 29, 2007 The vet called at 7pm. Sadly no change. If by lunch time tomorrow the blood tests come back and his kidneys are still not functioning it will be 48 hours since he was put on the drip and text book scenario is that one should then call it a day. I then have the ghastly decision of do I give it another 24 hours of putting my poor dog through more pain and discomfort .... just in case.... or do I have him put to sleep.?? God what a stupid expression... I am not putting him to sleep I am killing him. Death by lethal injection!. I am all in favour of euthanasia for humans .... but they can make the choice for themselves. I am making it on behalf of my boy and I don't know if he wants me to give him another chance, or put him out of his misery, because he cannot tell me. Sorry I am rambling..... Finlay is the first dog I ever owned and I cannot beleive the intensity of emotion I am going through. Thank you again for your support Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EAD Posted January 29, 2007 Report Share Posted January 29, 2007 So so sorry Finlay isnt improving You are possibly having to make a decision no dog owner wants to Sending all the healing thoughts I can Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redditchlady Posted January 29, 2007 Report Share Posted January 29, 2007 Hi, Im also sorry that your first posts are sad ones. I just want to wish Finlay all the positive thoughts I can. Kazz xx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
batmobile Posted January 29, 2007 Report Share Posted January 29, 2007 Oh Jesus. I am so sorry. No one wants to have that decision to make but if it's the best thing for him it is the last gift we can give them. I hope there is improvement. We will all be thinking of you and your boy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tobleronie Posted January 29, 2007 Report Share Posted January 29, 2007 My thoughts are with you and am hoping for positive news tomorrow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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