Just got a call from my vet telling me that Sam is not doing well. He won't eat or drink and he's vomiting and has diharria . They are giving him meds and fluids but he isn't responding. She said she will try to give him more fluids and cat food to see if he'll perk up but it doesn't look good. He is going to be 16 in November and has been going down hill for a few months. Dr Cindy said she would keep him comfortable until I get home and then I can decide what to too. However, I don't want him to suffer too much. I don't know what to do.
:comfort: Hugs, prayers & mega rays coming your way, Marcia, for both of you... I will be thinking of you all day... So, sorry about this, my heart is with you... :pray: :heart: *hugs* :xfinger:
I'm so sorry! I know you will make the right decision but it is never easy. Please know that we are here for you!
I hope Sam responds to treatment, but either way you get big hugs and lots of prayers from us.
I'm so sorry to hear this news. Please know that we will all be here for you no matter what your decision. Many Rays heading your way for Sam.
Oh no!! That is so sad. Let us know if you need anything. Hope Sam perks up quick!
Marcia - oh no - I am thinking of you and Sam and Eddie to - such a hard decision to make. Sending rays and prayers that Sam bounces back like he has so many times. Please keep us posted and know that we are here for you and stand beside you if a decision has to be made. Soft belly rubs to Sam.....
When will you get home?
Hugs Marcia to you -
Our thoughts are with you! We've been through this and it is very difficult. I truly hope Sam pulls through...
Oh no, no, no! Marcia, I know how hard this is, I went through it with Harry. He stopped eating, drinking and just seemed to be done. The look in his eyes told me. It was a very hard decision to make on one hand, but on the other, I set him free. Harry was 17. You have to look at it this way, that you are taking their burden, aches and pains, upon yourself, its the best gift you can give them, even though you know you will hurt a lot for quite a while. I'm so sorry. Its very hard hanging in limbo, not knowing exactly what you should do. I wish I could be there to offer more support. Let us know how the little guy is doing. :heart:
One more thing, Harry went very, very peacefully. Our vet gave him a sedative first, and it put Harry under, as if for surgery. Then he gave the other shot and it was so easy on Harry.
Rays heading Senior Sam's way. It's definitely the old age rollercoaster on a downhill leg, but whether or not it's the end of the ride is up to Sam. I'd give him another 24 hours to see if he responds to treatment. In my experience with Max, when he had these episodes, he'd usually snap out of them within 24 hours. If he isn't responding, then it is decision time. I'm hoping our Senior Weiner still has something left inhim.
Rays coming for Sam and his mom.
My heart is in my feet, I am so sorry Marcia. Why is Sam at the vet, did I miss something? Or are you in New Orleans maybe, and the boys are being boarded there? When will you be home? I wish I were closer, I'm sure we all do, so we could help somehow...it has to be torture for you to not be there with him. Please give us updates as you can, there will be a lot of worrying going on along with the rays and prayers, Sam is family!
Quote from: Dee Dee and Hallie on August 30, 2007, 03:31:13 PM
My heart is in my feet, I am so sorry Marcia. Why is Sam at the vet, did I miss something? Or are you in New Orleans maybe, and the boys are being boarded there? When will you be home? I wish I were closer, I'm sure we all do, so we could help somehow...it has to be torture for you to not be there with him. Please give us updates as you can, there will be a lot of worrying going on along with the rays and prayers, Sam is family!
I thought I had missed an earlier post, too, but couldn't find anything.
Quote from: PattyInAK on August 30, 2007, 04:00:35 PM
I thought I had missed an earlier post, too, but couldn't find anything.
I am almost postivie that dd was correct - that she is in New Orleans and the boys are with Dr. Cindy
I talked to Marcia on the phone a bit ago, she was calling from a Hotel in New Orleans. She is scheduled to be home late tomorrow but it is after hours at the vet so wasn't planning to be able to get the boys until Saturday morning. It has to be so hard to be so far from home right now, I hope Sam rallies!
Oh, Marcia! I'm so sorry to hear this. And wouldn't you know it, it would happen while you're out of town. At least he's in good hands. Rays coming your way from Texas.
Our hearts are with you, Marcia, as you deal with this difficult decision and being away from the boys, in particular. It sounds kind of like what Brekke has had... Hugs, rays, and :pray: on the way east!
My heart and thoughts and prayers are with you. I pray that Sam gets better. :pray:
Oh geez, this couldn't have happened at a worse time, with you away. I am glad Sam is with his vet, at least you know he is getting the best possible care. I will pray that he perks up and will be much better when you get home. Its good that he is in a hospital and being confined, at least he's resting. I will pray for him.
Very sorry to hear about Sam it is hard to be on the fence here is just a shot in the dark before you get home is there any way your vet could let you talk to Sam over the phone might perk him up????.Know when my Grandpa was in the hospital Grandpa's dog Bobby would not eat acted depressed Grandpa would talk to him over the phone he would perk up. Know Sam is use to being at your vets but its just not the same as hearing Mom's voice to a dog.It might perk him up long enough for you to get to him and see him in person that way you can determine if he is ready to go over to the bridge they have away of letting you know.What ever you decide I know it will be the right decision for Sam.Hugs & Rays from Papbouv,Patches & big rays from Buddy.
Maybe Sam will pick up once he sees his mommy.
Quote from: LUVMYGUNNER on August 30, 2007, 09:37:37 PM
Maybe Sam will pick up once he sees his mommy.
I think it will help a lot when he sees Marcia.
It's been a busy night. Just got on and read about dear Sammie. I gotta tell ya, my heart in in my stomach somewhere. Marcia, please know you and Sam are in my thoughts. I hope you've seen him. He needs his mommy. :pray: for you.
Marcia, my thoughts and prayers are with you now, and rays are coming in full force for Sam. :pray: :heart:
Our thoughts are with you know matter what happens, but these guys have a habit when seniors to give you frights.
roberta
Our prayers and thoughts are with you Marcia and Sam... Hang in there! :pray: