Lizzie Posted June 29, 2007 Report Share Posted June 29, 2007 My gorgous, brave boy Danny is approaching the latter part of his life. Earlier this year he was so ill, the vet didn't know what was wrong and wanted to operate. We decided against this unless the vet could tell us what was wrong. Just three weeks short of his 12th birthday, Danny is losing the use of his legs, very similar to wobblers syndrome. He doesn't appear to be in pain, but it is extremely painful to watch the deterioration in just a couple of days. In Danny's mind he can still run, but his body won't let him, in his view to be unable to go for a walk is the cruellest thing we can do to him. Please spare a thought for him, I don't think he will be with us for much longer, although saying that the vet only gave him a couple of weeks before, he's a fighter in the best sense. Pray that he can fight this. I just want to have a good cry, and cuddle the old hooligan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ranirottie Posted June 29, 2007 Report Share Posted June 29, 2007 for you and the lovely Danny. So sorry that this is happening. x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yantan Posted June 29, 2007 Report Share Posted June 29, 2007 for you. I will keep Danny in my thoughts What a luffley hansum boy Marion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
celeste Posted June 29, 2007 Report Share Posted June 29, 2007 He looks a dear old soul, for you both Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redditchlady Posted June 29, 2007 Report Share Posted June 29, 2007 Oh Coryn For you all. I do hope Danny perks up. Do you think the exceptionally wet weather is a contributing factor. Max has been a bit wobbly the last couple of days too. You know where I am if you need to natter mate. Kazz xx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
safneo Posted June 29, 2007 Report Share Posted June 29, 2007 I'm sure that Danny loves his life with you. Even if he cant run as much as he used to. Only you will know when his quality of life is not as it should be. We can't all run around forever and have to slow down to a trot. Maybe he is just having a harder time accepting that he has to slow down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacobean Posted June 29, 2007 Report Share Posted June 29, 2007 Oh Corinne I'm so sorry. It's a shame when they get so old and still want to do the things they've always done but can't. Same as us I suppose. You will know when the time is right to let him go. I'm so sorry you never got an answer as to what the matter was. Wishing him some fun yet bless him and thinking of you all. Sending some positive thoughts to help him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Posted June 29, 2007 Report Share Posted June 29, 2007 Good luck to you & Danny. May he pick up again & you enjoy many more months of quality together. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fee Posted June 29, 2007 Report Share Posted June 29, 2007 I'm so sorry, he's such a handsome boy Hoping very hard that he surprises you and enjoys more quality time yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brodies Mum Posted June 29, 2007 Report Share Posted June 29, 2007 Sending you and Danny lots of healing thoughts and Alison Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greys mum Posted June 29, 2007 Report Share Posted June 29, 2007 Sending positive thoughts to Danny and lots of for you both. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Mop Posted June 29, 2007 Report Share Posted June 29, 2007 lots of positive and healing thoughs on the way to Danny and you. It is a difficult decision to make, I had to for both my husband and my little old girl Gracie but I have never regretted it. Hubby could have spent the rest of his life sitting in a chair looking at the same 4 walls or I could make him walk and give him a life which would shorten his life. With Gracie both her crutial ligaments have gone and as she is about 14 or 15 year sold, they are not being operated on. Life is for living and I am sure that Danny appreciates having a quality life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rufus the wonderdog Posted June 29, 2007 Report Share Posted June 29, 2007 Good thoughts being sent to Danny and to you all Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GSDFan Posted June 29, 2007 Report Share Posted June 29, 2007 Positive thoughts for you and for Danny. Let's hope he picks up and enjoys more time with you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EGAR Posted June 29, 2007 Report Share Posted June 29, 2007 (edited) Aw, Danny .... You will let Corrine know when it is time to go, no doubt. @Corrine Edited June 29, 2007 by EGAR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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