Man's Best Friend

sancarlos · Post by **sancarlos** » Fri Jun 30, 2017 7:33 pm

Nice!

Brontoburglar · Post by **Brontoburglar** » Fri Jun 30, 2017 7:47 pm

I have my friends' two dogs with me this weekend and I swear I've never seen four unhappier dogs to be outside on a gorgeous 75-degree evening.

bfj · Post by **bfj** » Thu Jul 13, 2017 10:24 pm

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5YssM3BYlu4

BSF21 · Post by **BSF21** » Tue Jul 18, 2017 10:51 am

Send some vibes Kaylee's way Frogs. She's swollen in the neck again. Could be allergies/flu, could be round 2 of the big C.

I'm a fucking wreck.

BSF21 · Post by **BSF21** » Tue Jul 18, 2017 2:05 pm

2-4 weeks.

Cancer can suck my dick. Fuck.

Post by **brian** » Tue Jul 18, 2017 2:12 pm

BSF21 wrote:2-4 weeks.

Cancer can suck my dick. Fuck.

So sorry, man. Make her comfortable and spoil her while you can.

Pruitt · Post by **Pruitt** » Tue Jul 18, 2017 2:15 pm

Sucks so bad.

No words can help, but I am so sorry to hear this.

rass · Post by **rass** » Tue Jul 18, 2017 2:25 pm

Sorry man.

govmentchedda · Post by **govmentchedda** » Tue Jul 18, 2017 2:33 pm

Sorry

bfj · Post by **bfj** » Tue Jul 18, 2017 2:49 pm

Fuck cancer. Sorry BSF.

mister d · Post by **mister d** » Tue Jul 18, 2017 3:39 pm

Ugh, sorry man.

Post by **Shirley** » Tue Jul 18, 2017 5:04 pm

BSF21 wrote:2-4 weeks.

Cancer can suck my dick. Fuck.

Man, I'm so sorry. Can they not treat it this time?

BSF21 · Post by **BSF21** » Tue Jul 18, 2017 5:44 pm

Shirley wrote:
BSF21 wrote:2-4 weeks.

Cancer can suck my dick. Fuck.

Man, I'm so sorry. Can they not treat it this time?

Max of another few months. Not going to put her through it.

Post by **Shirley** » Wed Jul 19, 2017 3:24 am

BSF21 wrote:
Shirley wrote:
BSF21 wrote:2-4 weeks.

Cancer can suck my dick. Fuck.

Man, I'm so sorry. Can they not treat it this time?

Max of another few months. Not going to put her through it.

Yeah, if that's the best outcome, I agree. But, man, what a bummer. I hope she's otherwise happy. Can they give her something so the neck swelling drains?

BSF21 · Post by **BSF21** » Wed Jul 19, 2017 7:00 am

Shirley wrote:
BSF21 wrote:
Shirley wrote:
BSF21 wrote:2-4 weeks.

Cancer can suck my dick. Fuck.

Man, I'm so sorry. Can they not treat it this time?

Max of another few months. Not going to put her through it.

Yeah, if that's the best outcome, I agree. But, man, what a bummer. I hope she's otherwise happy. Can they give her something so the neck swelling drains?

It's her lymph nodes so not really. It's a disease that's strange as hell. You can tell she's not 100%, but she runs around and plays and eats and drinks and takes walks like she's totally fine. Fingers crossed she has a few more weeks. I leave this morning for a week long business trip and really feel like I'm missing out on the last little bit of time with her.

Moreta · Post by **Moreta** » Wed Jul 19, 2017 7:26 am

Oh no. I'm so very sorry.

tennbengal · Post by **tennbengal** » Wed Jul 19, 2017 7:58 am

So sorry, bsf.

tennbengal · Post by **tennbengal** » Wed Jul 19, 2017 7:58 am

So sorry, bsf.

Giff · Post by **Giff** » Wed Jul 19, 2017 9:21 am

Ugh, that really fucking sucks buddy.

sancarlos · Post by **sancarlos** » Fri Jul 21, 2017 8:41 am

Just saw this. Sorry man.

Pruitt · Post by **Pruitt** » Sat Aug 05, 2017 10:30 am

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iGpZ9xaQLYQ

bfj · Post by **bfj** » Tue Aug 08, 2017 4:51 pm

Service dog training to protect his owner's head during a seizure]

Pruitt · Post by **Pruitt** » Tue Aug 08, 2017 5:00 pm

bfj wrote:Service dog training to protect his owner's head during a seizure]

That made the room dusty.

Fuck I love dogs.

govmentchedda · Post by **govmentchedda** » Tue Aug 08, 2017 5:15 pm

Service dog videos slay me every time.

govmentchedda · Post by **govmentchedda** » Fri Aug 25, 2017 1:56 pm

Any of you guys ever dealt with a vestibular issue/episode/event with your dog? My 13 year old lab started having some pretty scary looking issues yesterday.

testuser2 · Post by **testuser2** » Thu Sep 07, 2017 9:43 am

Our nearly 15 year old deaf Beagle has a torn ACL. She has been having nerve issues on her back legs for a few months and as a result has put on some weight due to the difficulty in getting exercise. With the ACL injury she can't walk on 3 legs. So she slides with her 2 front paws around the house and is carried whenever possible.

Her personality remains unchanged and she still has the same energy and attitude. Her body is failing, but she's still there. I'm not sure what to do with her. Kid's haven't realized yet what this really means.

From a better day...

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rass · Post by **rass** » Thu Sep 07, 2017 10:00 am

Get that bitch some wheels!

(she's adorable)

sancarlos · Post by **sancarlos** » Thu Sep 07, 2017 10:59 am

Damn, that is a rough situation, Testuser. Best wishes, sincerely.

Right now, my parents are going through a tough one with their 14 year-old Yorkie. Frankly, I'm not a fan of that dog, but I am a fan of how much my parents love it. My folks went through some dark times when my one brother died, and when my other brother suffered at the depths of alcoholism, and that dog was their ray of light that helped get them through it. Now the dog is failing and may have to be put down within the next few months. It just kills them to see their dog failing. My folks are pretty old and infirm themselves, and this kind of trauma weakens them, too. So, it is all intertwined and tough.

Pruitt · Post by **Pruitt** » Thu Sep 07, 2017 5:32 pm

These damned wonderful beasts. They always break our hearts.

All good thoughts for you guys, your beagle, your kids and your parents.

BSF21 · Post by **BSF21** » Fri Sep 08, 2017 7:45 am

Pretense: Don't feel like you need to respond to this. I just need somewhere to put it out there and vent. My fiancee is a fucking mess and I feel like I've gotta be the calm rational one in those situations and swallow the sad.

I'm going to call the vet in an hour. And we're going to have an awkward conversation about how you know it's time and only we can know that and they'll be here for us. And then I'm going to tell them Monday. And then we're going to say goodbye this weekend. It blows, but I can't watch this anymore and I'm ready to be free of it. It's partially selfish. It's a shame dogs don't seem to go quickly or in their sleep or whatever. I've gotta watch her jump around and be insanely happy and waggy and loving, for about 20 minutes twice a day. The rest of the time she sleeps. And struggles to breathe. For the last 4 weeks she has struggled so much it's kept both Meg and I up at night. Last night she got super excited for a walk after laying around all day, not eating or showing interest in anything. We took her down the block and she got sniffs and went to the bathroom and tried to grab the leash and lead us along. Our neighbors were out walking with their daughter and we went to say hi, and she went nuts getting to see them (she loves all human men except me), and just as soon as she got some pets, went down to the ground and had a seizure.

Scared the shit out of Megan. Only lasted 5 seconds. She tired to get up but just couldn't manage it and I carried her back a half mile to the house (fuckin' girl sure hasn't lost any weight for not eating much the last few weeks). We canceled our plans and after a half hour Kayleegirl was back to normal like nothing had happened. I did some brief research and it's likely the seizure was caused by cancer moving into her brain. This will get progressively worse. There is no getting better. There is no light at the end of this tunnel. She's just going to get worse and suffer, and I can't bear the thought of her last moments on earth consisting of having a grand mal, and having to be carted in scared and confused and put down.

So we're gonna give her a bucket list day on Sunday. Try to get her out to play as much as she can. Do all the things we probably should have done more of with her when we were busy being selfish 20 somethings. The short time sucks. Bright side is she got a nice home and 2 people that care for her immensely. Megan got a tattoo of her paw print on her ankle 2 weeks ago because we knew this was coming. She didn't die on the side of the road Cancer is such a motherfucker. It's not fair and I'm gonna miss the shit out of this little thing. Give your good girls and boys an extra treat today. I'm going to go make a phone call. Thanks for letting me vent Frogs.

govmentchedda · Post by **govmentchedda** » Fri Sep 08, 2017 8:17 am

Can't help but respond that it fucking sucks, and I'm so sorry for you guys.

I broke down like a little kid a few weeks ago having a similar conversation with our vet. Not seizures for our pup, but a vestibular event that lasted nearly a week. She's an almost 14 year old yellow lab who has acted like a puppy for 12 of those years. I never watched the entirety of Marley and Me, only trailers, but that's basically her. Or rather, was basically her. Her hips are arthritic, she has trouble holding poop in until she gets outside, and the vestibular event has left her a but wobbly.

Thanks for letting me vent as well.

Giff · Post by **Giff** » Fri Sep 08, 2017 8:36 am

It got dusty in here reading these last few posts. Sucks for you guys and I'll be thinking of y'all.

duff · Post by **duff** » Fri Sep 08, 2017 8:50 am

Nothing like the office getting dusty this early on a Friday morning.

I know someday my family will have to go through this struggle that you guys are going through now. Never really had a pet that has impacted me like I have with our little ankle biter.

sancarlos · Post by **sancarlos** » Fri Sep 08, 2017 9:44 am

Sorry BSF. Sorry Cheddah. Sometimes it is really hard having four-legged friends.

Mulligan · Post by **Mulligan** » Sun Sep 10, 2017 7:17 am

Much love to you guys.

We lost our 13.5 year old lab last year and our 14 year old lab down in June. She almost made it to 15, missed by a month. They where our children until we where able to adopt. They where also my wife's first pets. Man was it rough letting them go. When Atley came along late in their lives they took to him right away and always wanted to be next to him. We where getting along without them asides from coming home and looking for them. Now Atley walks around talking about how he misses them and wants a dog. That tears us up. Maybe next year when we celebrate his half birthday/adoption day we will get another one....

Post by **Sabo** » Sun Sep 10, 2017 11:02 am

Mulligan wrote:Much love to you guys.

We lost our 13.5 year old lab last year and our 14 year old lab down in June. She almost made it to 15, missed by a month. They where our children until we where able to adopt. They where also my wife's first pets. Man was it rough letting them go. When Atley came along late in their lives they took to him right away and always wanted to be next to him. We where getting along without them asides from coming home and looking for them. Now Atley walks around talking about how he misses them and wants a dog. That tears us up. Maybe next year when we celebrate his half birthday/adoption day we will get another one....

You should totally get a cat.

mister d · Post by **mister d** » Sun Sep 10, 2017 2:22 pm

Hate this thread. Sorry everyone.

testuser2 · Post by **testuser2** » Mon Sep 11, 2017 7:58 am

Some better news... The old lady is getting good at walking on the carpet and sliding around the kitchen. She was even able to unzip the kids backup and steal a bag of crackers over the weekend. Her other legs are starting to get stronger and may even be able to hold all her wait for longer periods of time.

I've been looking at wheels for her. There are a bunch out there. Does anyone have experience with them or recommendations on what to look for in a good set? How does it work when she's in the house? Do you leave them on during active times(morning/after school)?

Mulligan · Post by **Mulligan** » Mon Sep 11, 2017 3:03 pm

Sabo wrote:
Mulligan wrote:Much love to you guys.

We lost our 13.5 year old lab last year and our 14 year old lab down in June. She almost made it to 15, missed by a month. They where our children until we where able to adopt. They where also my wife's first pets. Man was it rough letting them go. When Atley came along late in their lives they took to him right away and always wanted to be next to him. We where getting along without them asides from coming home and looking for them. Now Atley walks around talking about how he misses them and wants a dog. That tears us up. Maybe next year when we celebrate his half birthday/adoption day we will get another one....

You should totally get a cat.

Coming from the guy who stole my mom's pussy....

Post by **Sabo** » Mon Sep 11, 2017 3:11 pm

She gave it up willingly.