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Originally Posted by kcchiefsfanGoLJ
I typed in a thread that my dog had been having what I thought to be seizures since tuesday night. I took her to the vet yesterday morning, he said her blood work looked ok, and he was gonna treat it as epilepsy. Well she got a lot worse last night so we took her to an emergency vet clinic, told them what was happening. I got the crushing news she had a form of disease that had destroyed her red blood cells, he said if she had a fewer count she wouldnt be alive. He said we could try aggressive treatment, and a blood transfusion fr 3-5k. We just dont have that kind of money, he said her chances with the transfusion and treatment was 40-60. I then proceeded to lose myself in a pit of sadness. So we had to put her to sleep, and I held her in my arms while she died. Having her for almost 11 years, and having to watch her die in my arms was crushing for me. I had her since I was 9 years old, and I loved that little dog with all my heart, and im not gonna lie I balled my eyes out when my dad told him to go ahead and put her down. The only good news is she didnt suffer, she just didnt have energy due to the lack of blood cells, so she wasnt suffering. It made it worse when it happened so quick I mean she developed that in 2 DAYS! I wish I could of had more time with her. I mean she slept in my bed and was a lap dog and she always greeted me at the door with the tail wagging.
If you dont have anything nice to say, PLEASE dont say anything mean. I know they are just dogs but when you have a companion dog its a lot different, they are your best friends. You sit in the chair, they want to sit with you, you go to bed, they come with you. If you have any stories you want to share that would be fine. Im not depressed, just very sad at the moment.
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I am sorry for your loss man. I know what you mean. There are people that don't get it, but a pet can be just as much a part of your family as a true son or daughter. You get so used to having them around, they are a part of your life. Just try to remember the good memories with your dog and knowing that she did not suffer is helpful but it will still take a while to get over.
I wish you the best of luck in this difficult time.