Yantan Posted March 12, 2008 Report Share Posted March 12, 2008 Will be keeping you both in my thoughts Marion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
incapuppy Posted March 12, 2008 Report Share Posted March 12, 2008 Thinking of you and hoping that you still have plenty more time together Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Careli Posted March 12, 2008 Report Share Posted March 12, 2008 Thinking of you and Barney Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barb Posted March 12, 2008 Report Share Posted March 12, 2008 Can't hepl thinking of you and the pooly lad. Lots of for you both and best wishes Barbara Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
staffymad Posted March 12, 2008 Report Share Posted March 12, 2008 Barney is a little miracle dog and who is to say he won't just stick another 2 fingers up and show the vet how wrong he can be Marion, if there is one dog that will proof your vet wrong, it is Super Barney Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rufus the wonderdog Posted March 12, 2008 Report Share Posted March 12, 2008 Way to go Barney - you show that vet he's totally wrong for you all at this time - we know what you're going through. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurel n Hardy Posted March 12, 2008 Report Share Posted March 12, 2008 Barney is a little miracle dog and who is to say he won't just stick another 2 fingers up and show the vet how wrong he can be Marion, if there is one dog that will proof your vet wrong, it is Super Barney Loads of good thoughts to Super Barney from all us here too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JACKYSIAN Posted March 12, 2008 Report Share Posted March 12, 2008 He's a lucky little fella to have a wonderful mum like you looking after him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ranirottie Posted March 12, 2008 Report Share Posted March 12, 2008 sending lots of love and to Barney from us x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kats inc Posted March 12, 2008 Report Share Posted March 12, 2008 Lots of good thoughts on the way for Barney and a big for you too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue B Posted March 12, 2008 Report Share Posted March 12, 2008 I am so sorry. As you know, I was more or less in this situation a few weeks ago with Hugo, then he made it, if not easy, then certainly easier, by having a sudden stroke. My vet told me he might recover from it, he could do tests etc but I decided to let Hugo go that day. I knew he would hate the tests and was very frightened whenever he had to go to the vets, I also knew he had very little time left with any real quality of life and I thought it best for Hugo to let him go peacefully at home rather than plough on and risk him having to be rushed to the vets or being in pain, or worst still, just existing and not really living. I know that you will agonise about when, is it too soon, was it too late, please don't agonise, just think about how much love and life you have given him. Really really thinking of you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickentikka Posted March 12, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 12, 2008 (edited) Thanks Sue, I met you and the lovely Hugo at Discover Dogs (I was the loon on the Deed Not Breed stand with the painted face). Barney is absolutely fine in his head (OK a bit less sharp than he was a few years ago), it's the body that is failing, but he can still manage a little toddle down the road to the park and have a woof at any passing dogs. I want him to have the X rays because I'm the type of person who needs to know what is going on, however grim. Barney loves going to the vets, is quite happy to be left there and is so relaxed they think they can X ray him without an anasthetic. The choices we make for our dogs are based on love and knowing that dog, I promise that I won't keep Barney going just for me Edited March 12, 2008 by chickentikka Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nouggatti Posted March 12, 2008 Report Share Posted March 12, 2008 Thinking of you both Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue B Posted March 13, 2008 Report Share Posted March 13, 2008 Thanks Sue, I met you and the lovely Hugo at Discover Dogs (I was the loon on the Deed Not Breed stand with the painted face). Barney is absolutely fine in his head (OK a bit less sharp than he was a few years ago), it's the body that is failing, but he can still manage a little toddle down the road to the park and have a woof at any passing dogs. I want him to have the X rays because I'm the type of person who needs to know what is going on, however grim. Barney loves going to the vets, is quite happy to be left there and is so relaxed they think they can X ray him without an anasthetic. The choices we make for our dogs are based on love and knowing that dog, I promise that I won't keep Barney going just for me So sorry, I think I worded my reply very badly I was trying to prepare you for the inevitable beating up of yourself you will go through afterwards, whatever you do, as one who has been there. I am sure without doubt you will do whatever is best for Barney. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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