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General Discussion => This 'n' That => Topic started by: kazy68 on September 06, 2017, 02:19:10 PM
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Hi all
I'm a nervous wreck today my beautiful staffy of 15 years has hot a nasty growth on her hind leg, got appointment with vet today at 6.30 hope it is nothing serous and she will be home with us tonight, as if my anxiety isn't bad enough I'm now worried sick over my lovely lady.
Wish us luck will update later
Karen
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Is the growth bleeding? Irritating her? It may be a skin 'tag'; ought or nowt. Best get it checked. Anaesthetics are so good these days and do opt for the blood test for kidney function if it's offered. Is she generally well?
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Thx clkd for reply it's more of a lump it's starting to irritare her as she scratched it on the floor and made it bleed so now she won't leave it alone for her age she is quite good and can still give me a run for my money lol just wait and see wot vet says
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Pop some Savlon on it! ? ! and wipe off B4 the appt.. Takes away the dryness which may be causing itching. If she is eating well, poos normal, poddling around OK - what colour is she? I met a dark slate blue last week :-*
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They are such a worry aren't they? If only they could talk :( Hope you get reassurance from your vet. If she is worrying it try folding a hand towel and wrapping it round her neck and taping it to stop her from worrying it. Our dog suffers with hot spots and we do this to stop him biting them. You can also get doughnut style 'buster' collars, better than the old fashioned lampshade style that loop onto the dog's collar.
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Thinking of you
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Been using sudocream clkd seemed to be doing the trick but the scratching of it is making it worse, she is a red one the baby I never had means the world to us.
Good tip babyjane will try that the old lampshade ones are awful she had one of those years ago when she was spade
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That's OK - what's good enough for babies ;-).
Red being dark fawn? I've never met a bad staffie yet.
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She's fawn tbh clkd not like a staff at all except for the snoring lol she never barks and if she feels like she needs to she sounds like a chiwowa lol never pants deep like staffs do but will eat anything lol she was the runt of the litter her mom didn't bother with her so we had her early and stayed up for weeks feeding her every few hours seems like yesterday can't belive it's been 15 years gone so fast lying by me as we speak snoring her head off.
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Here's hoping it's treatable - how did you get on at the vets?
My late Westie had a 'growth' removed, it turned out to be benign but it was a worrying time - he also developed fatty lumps as he got older - miss him so much :'(
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Baby jane I have a Westie looks just like yours , don't no how to upload photos. Re hotspots there's a very good pill called apoquel for skin and is really good , expensive.....Bertie also p lt has burns weight control which is bland re Westie skin and Touch wood this combination keeps his skin top rop.
Kazy 68 .....my Westie seems to rather enjoy getting grass seeds into his paws that require minor surgery , and his vet gives him a light anaesthetic ( doesn't even need to starve ) he is 14.4 years and this far has coped very well.
Good luck with your girl , these dogs / pets get right to our hearts and I no Bertie is in his winter years , but we need to pat ourselves on our backs for giving them long happy lives😊🐶
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I had to say goodbye to my baby I'm broken she was full of cancer thus was a secondary one miss her like crazy already God bless you Jessie love you loads xxxxx
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Oh Kazy I am so very sorry to hear this. Find comfort in the fact that you gave her an amazing life. You must allow yourself time to grieve properly too, you'll feel very raw for a good while yet.
Again, I'm so so sorry. Sending you love and hugs xxx :hug:
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Oh kazy, I am so very, very sorry to read this. xx :hug:
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You did what any loving owner does: they go to the Vet. for advice. Sometimes it's not what we want to hear :'( - did you have it in the back of your mind?
"If it should be ........ " I had my cocker cremated and scattered her ashes on what would have been her 14th birthday. 2002. It does leave a HUGE gap :sigh:
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If it should be that I grow frail and weak
And pain should keep me from my sleep,
Then will you do what must be done,
For this -- the last battle -- can't be won.
You will be sad I understand,
But don't let grief then stay your hand,
For on this day, more than the rest,
Your love and friendship must stand the test.
We have had so many happy years,
You wouldn't want me to suffer so.
When the time comes, please, let me go.
Take me to where to my needs they'll tend,
Only, stay with me till the end
And hold me firm and speak to me
Until my eyes no longer see.
I know in time you will agree
It is a kindness you do to me.
Although my tail its last has waved,
From pain and suffering I have been saved.
Don't grieve that it must be you
Who has to decide this thing to do;
We've been so close -- we two -- these years,
Don't let your heart hold any tears.
-- Unknown
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Kazy68 😪 I'm so sorry , I have no words but you have done right by her .
We as owners of pets have the luxury to put them out of there suffering , and this is what you have done.
I have " plans " put in place for when it's my dogs time.
They are part of the family and leave a huge hole , and will stay in our hearts forever.
No need to be brave , just do what you have to do .
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As soon as I knew that mine was poorly I spoke to the Vets and Cremation Company so it was done, I then concentrated on her care.
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So sorry for you,your heart must be breaking right now :'( :'(
What a lovely piece of writing CLKD
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I have to copy and paste it dazned, 'cos I can't see through tears when I try to type it out :'( but it really helped me to make decisions about my 4 pets.
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So sorry Kazy, take time to grieve and remember your precious furbaby, I strongly believe they stay by our side even when they have passed, I feel my boy with me quite often x
"don't cry because it's over, smile because it happened"
- Dr. Seuss
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Thank you all for your kinds words clkd what beautiful words couldn't read all for the tears, I know we did the right thing we did speak about it before we went as if we knew the outcome still doesn't make it any easier on the mind and heart I just feel numb like I have lost my best friend I haven't worked all the time she has been with us so was with her all day every day got no one to talk to now she was my listener my excersize lol my best friend :'(
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It isn't easy. There is a huge gap - a huge routine that you've got into over the years.
I couldn't look at 'photos for ages after >sigh<
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Oh that's lovely and totally new to me - one of your own?
Just this side of heaven is a bridge ........
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Kasy, have you read a book called The Rainbow Bridge? It helped me through a loss. She's safe, pain free and running through meadows, waiting until you finally take her paw and cross the Rainbow Bridge together.
I am so sorry you have lost your little one. Remember, you did the bravest thing for her. DH and I send you all our warmest thoughts.
I grew up with a Westie called Mac. They are real characters and have minds of their own.
Brighteyes
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Run free at Rainbow Bridge baby girl :'(
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Thank you all for your kind words
Missing my baby so much :'( :'( :'(
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I have thought about you every time I've seen a dog today ........ it's a whole routine and history with our pets so it can't disappear, we have to work through those feelings :sigh:
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Thank you clkd
It's so hard the old routine is out the window still up at 6.30 open the back door but no putting food down no tea and toast for her in the morning she loved our breakfast lol no walking at 7.30 no cuddles in the afternoon before our 3pm walks don't know what to do with myself wake up thinking today will be a better day but it's not :'(
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Kazy68 💐
This makes me 😪 ( as I no we are nearer than not ) just be kind to yourself , there is a bereavement phone no for people who have lost pets it's apparently very good.
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Don't look for sunshine yet. Go with your sadness. You deserve it. Eventually memories will come and you will smile again but don't rush it. There's no time line!
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How are you feeling?
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There's a lovely FB page called The Rainbow Bridge, run by a lovely lady in Australia, its a very kind and peaceful page x
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There are several sites which can give comfort. Some have a candle to light with the pet's name ........
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Hi all
Clkd I'm doing ok I guess, the old routine is hard to get out of the kids have been wonderful coming round every day, grandchildren don't know wot to say bless them eldest girl had new teddy and called her Jessie bless her 3 year old said it's ok nanny we will get another Jessie out of the mouths of bees eh, can't believe it's been 1 week tomorrow they have all offered to buy us another but I don't feel I ever want another one hubby said never say never but I could never go through all that again and would never have another one like Jessie.
Thank all for your kind words helps so much
Karen
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Oh Analee :) - how sweet.
I haven't had any more pets other than goldfish and today I found a cricket ::) - but have plenty of cats visiting here ::)
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I adore my dog but know he will not be with me for ever. I do my very best for him and if he needs anything to keep him well he gets it.
However the responsibility of his care and the financial aspect of his ageing weighs heavily on me and causes no small amount of anxiety. For this reason I know that he will be my one and only, especially as we are getting older ourselves.
However, has anyone heard of the 'borrow my doggy' scheme . Our daughter has signed up for it and has a wonderful time with a local dog whose owners work. All the fun and the exercise and licks and nose nibbles without any of the financial commitment or responsibility (apart from the walks and the games) :scottie:.
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oh pretty and precious, we had a yellow lab before we had our family.
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We had our dog/s insured. Paid for itself over and over with Pedigrees ;) - it meant that I could decide about expensive treatments which gave me breathing space.
However: kazy - your fur baby didn't show signs of pain and was in general slowing down, although a shock for you, probably a good 'end' for her. Nothing is perfect after all. Knowing that she wasn't suffering as such will take over your feelings of loss eventually.
All in your own time :tulips2:
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ours is insured, thank goodness, and we get his cervical spondylosis paid for but it doesn't cover his digestive issues so I have to pay for the supplements to keep that under control as well as his specialist diet.
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How have you been kazy68?