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Originally Posted by luvmycat
Well, things have gone from bad to worse. What I thought at first was whining due to a new environment and some post-injury discomfort has escalated into much more severe indications that there is more going on with this dog than we knew. He would whine even when he was freshly cleaned, fed, and getting petted...it became apparent the dog is in a lot of pain. Sometimes he would just be sitting there and then suddenly shake once or twice and whine. Then today he started vomiting, and there was blood in his stool. His urine smells like death, and he barely acknowledged me when I approached him, (he usually gets super happy) so I called my friend and asked her if they had ever done any tests to make sure everything else was okay with him...and no dice. They treated only the bare necessities to keep the poor dog alive. She came by on her way to work and agreed, he just looked awful and definitely needed to be put on fluids...(I couldnt get him to eat or drink much after the vomiting, which was liquid...) so she took him in with her to beg the doctors to treat him and determine what kind of quality of life, if any, this poor creature has. I have also contacted some rescue groups in the event they decide to turn their backs on us, I simply dont have thousands of dollars for surgeries and tests and all the other things he will need. This totally sucks. I thought I was helping a dog who had a chance at a good life...if it turns out he is in and will always be in pain, I have only prolonged his agony. I miss his little face...even though I have only known him a short time, the tears keep coming...please say a prayer for the little guy, whoever is out there reading these words...
Ditto what ShelbyGirl1 said. My heart is hurting for you.
Well, things have gone from bad to worse. What I thought at first was whining due to a new environment and some post-injury discomfort has escalated into much more severe indications that there is more going on with this dog than we knew. He would whine even when he was freshly cleaned, fed, and getting petted...it became apparent the dog is in a lot of pain. Sometimes he would just be sitting there and then suddenly shake once or twice and whine. Then today he started vomiting, and there was blood in his stool. His urine smells like death, and he barely acknowledged me when I approached him, (he usually gets super happy) so I called my friend and asked her if they had ever done any tests to make sure everything else was okay with him...and no dice. They treated only the bare necessities to keep the poor dog alive. She came by on her way to work and agreed, he just looked awful and definitely needed to be put on fluids...(I couldnt get him to eat or drink much after the vomiting, which was liquid...) so she took him in with her to beg the doctors to treat him and determine what kind of quality of life, if any, this poor creature has. I have also contacted some rescue groups in the event they decide to turn their backs on us, I simply dont have thousands of dollars for surgeries and tests and all the other things he will need. This totally sucks. I thought I was helping a dog who had a chance at a good life...if it turns out he is in and will always be in pain, I have only prolonged his agony. I miss his little face...even though I have only known him a short time, the tears keep coming...please say a prayer for the little guy, whoever is out there reading these words...
Poor baby. It is so tough when they are hurting. Like a baby they can't tell us in words exactly what hurts and how bad. Makes it very frustrating on us to make sure we are doing everything we can to ease their pain and help.
Thanks for the prayers, everyone...I have barely slept I am so worried about him. I havent heard from my friend, so Im hoping they just had a busy night and she was too exhausted to call me after her shift...dont want to think about the other possibilities of why she hasnt called, its already breaking my heart to see my cat keeps going into the room I had set up for the little guy and meowing...she finally had a friend around here and I can tell she misses him too. My chihuahuas are trying to cheer me up by acting even sillier than usual, which is helping...they always know what to do to put a smile where a frown used to be, and all this has made me so grateful all over again for the furkids in my life...I dont know what I would do without them, sometimes they seem like the only light in a sea of darkness! I will post again as soon as I know anything, and thanks again for all your support, it really does ease some of the sadness.
I'm sorry to hear about the little guy. It's always hard when a dog is in pain or very sick. They seem so lonely and miserable. My best wishes to you and him whichever way it goes.
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