Eddie is getting worse. If he slept an hour last night it was a miracle. He didn't stop pacing until I lay down on the couch with him and fell asleep and that was only an hour. But for the rest of the night from 2 AM until now 5:48 AM he paced, walked, got stuck, cried. It's really horrible to witness and I'm at my wits end. I need to be there for him but we both need sleep and it just isn't happening now.
Looking back over the last couple of weeks it appears Eddie has suffered a couple mild strokes. From the description of the aftermath of one - can't turn head, it looks like that is what has been happening. He does eat, drink and every thing else its just the pacing and not sleeping that worries me. I have to go out on assignment today and Eddie can go with me, but after that he'll have to be home by himself in the crate(that isn't setting well with him)
Please I hate to ask again, but I need rays to make a decision that I may have to make, but don't want to.
PS He's finally asleep next to me as I type.
Deep down in your heart you know what the decision is. It's just saying it out loud, and following through that's so difficult.
I was there last year, and even though the vet offered medications, treatments etc., I knew in my gut that it was just going to buy him a month of suffering. Listen to your gut, it knows what you need to do whether it be medication and treatment, or saying goodbye.
Whatever you decide, it will be the right decision. I'll be praying for you, and Eddie. You will get through this. Kelly
Oh Marcia, how awful for both of you. Sending rays to Eddie to ease his pain and prayers for you to make that difficult decision. Like Kelly said, I think your heart knows the answer.
Annie & the New Jersey Doxie Gang
Quote from: peterparker on February 25, 2009, 06:02:33 AM
Deep down in your heart you know what the decision is. It's just saying it out loud, and following through that's so difficult.
I was there last year, and even though the vet offered medications, treatments etc., I knew in my gut that it was just going to buy him a month of suffering. Listen to your gut, it knows what you need to do whether it be medication and treatment, or saying goodbye.
Whatever you decide, it will be the right decision. I'll be praying for you, and Eddie. You will get through this. Kelly
If Eddie's been having strokes all this time then, like humans, he's probably not going to get better
It may be time to go have a good heart to heart talk with your vet.
We can't tell ya what to do, this really has to be between you and your vet.
Marcia, I truly believe you will know when the time comes. The hard part is saying the words out loud. I know what you are going through as Heidi was the same when she had her strokes. I am praying for you and Eddie. Though it is hard to let them go, you know that when it is time, it is the best thing you can do for him. :comfort:
Darcel
Marcia,
I'm am so sorry to hear about Eddie. I hardly slept at all last night thinking about it. You must be so heartbroken. :comfort: My husband and I are praying for Eddie and for you. :pray: Porky sends extra special healing licks to his buddy Eddie.
Amorette, Justin, and Porky Pie
Drew and I are thinking of you and Eddie and sending rays your way. Never, ever be sorry to ask for support from your WW family. You will know what is best in your heart and will do it because you love Eddie so much and want what is best for him. This is never and easy decision to make, but please know that we are here for you. :comfort:
Marcia, I'm so sorry to hear this about Eddie. I will certainly be praying for you two. Eddie will help you with your decision - listen to him. I'm so very sorry.
I wasn't going to reply again to this beause it is just breaking my heart I am soooooooo soft hearted when it comes to our babies and I feel so bad for little Eddie and you Marcia. I could not imagine how you feel and the choice you have to make. I am sending prayers and have been praying for you and Eddie and all I can say is what everyone else said follow your heart. Please keep us updated I am so sorry. You hang in there Eddie has much as you can and get better buddy :)
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Bless you both, Marcia, in whatever decision you take, and know we are all rooting for you and Eddie. We know how dreadful you must feel right now and the desperation of seeing the end of a wonderful life together creeping forward. He´s a lucky boy to have such a loving Mum, our heat goes out to you both.
Even though it kills us inside they know we will do right by them we have to be strong and help them to Rainbow Bridge it is so very,very hard. They trust us to make the right decisions for them you will know when it is time they usually tell you in their own way. Our fur kids usually do not recover from strokes they usually get worse and worse as time goes by all I can say know you will do the right thing when the time comes we are here for you sending more Rays & Hugs. Papbouv
I'm so very sorry that things seem to be getting worse for Eddie. A massive stroke is what led to us helping our Stormy to the bridge the day after Thanksgiving. It is very hard to try to hang on to hope but to be realistic at the same time. Somehow it seems that when the time comes to say goodbye, you just know. For us is was when we realized that we weren't going to preserve his life but his suffering as well. But we're still sending rays and hoping that Eddie's condition turns around. These little guys can surprise us.
Sweetie - you have all the rays and prayers we can muster....... :comfort: Hope you can get some rest and know that we are here for you. I hurt for you...... please keep us posted.
Rays and prayers are coming your way, Marcia and Eddie. You are in our thoughts. Dee
Marcia, many prayers and healing rays are on the way to you and Eddie. We are here for you. God Bless you all.... :comfort: :comfort: :pray: :pray:
Thinking of you and praying for you and Eddie as I know your heart must be so heavy tonight with heartache and your mind so tired from decision-making. You will know what to do, simply because Eddie will tell you. That doesn't mean that doing it, whatever it may be, will be any easier. You'll just know it is right. Take care of yourself.
Marcia, I am sorry that I haven't seen your posts about Eddie until now, I am still in Arizona helping my folks. I am SO sorry to hear about what Eddie is going thru. How old is he? Eddie has always been one of my favorites, he is SO adorable. I will keep Eddie in my prayers. And you, too. I don't know what else to say, I went thru this same scenario with my Harry.......the pacing and getting stuck in corners. I really hate that we all have to go thru this with our doxies sooner or later. Hang in there and know I am praying for you guys.
Sending rays & prayers Eddie's way. Eddie will tell you when its time...the eyes always give it away.
We have our fingers and paws crossed for some encouraging new from Eddie and Marcia.
Marcia, Eddie will tell you when and you'll know it's the right thing to do. Praying for calm for him and peace for you. Rays to Eddie. :heart:
Marcia - how are both of you doing this morning? :comfort: