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[Ron (r273)]

That story touched my heart, tacman.     We too will be going thru this same thing with our sweet Muffy. She is now 13, diabetic with two shots a day, almost completely blind, skin allergies (scratches a lot no matter what you use on her), eye allergies, eyes are itchy a lot  (we  use Bausch + Loms  doggy eye drops). Has had 2 bouts of pancreidas. In spite of all this she still gets around the whole house, eats well, (but has to be hand feed sometimes so she can get her shots on time) goes outside when it's time. She knows everyone by smell. She sits up a begs for treats when she knows it's someone not living here. I know she has no real life but we can not let her go, not yet. 
 
Ron (r273)

[proten]

I know the feeling as I lost my Red Girl  last May after 11 years.
I still have her four legged soil mate (Blondie) and he is getting
spoiled rotten in his old age.

[Neonkiss]

Kirk sorry for the loss of your Bentley and Dan for the loss of Sable.
Such sad stories but try to remember the good times. I myself have been through the tough decisions many times and it never gets easier. For me I found comfort is knowing that the suffering had ended and soon after I only remember the good times.
For me and my wife they are our children. I believe it's one reason I still play with these slot machines since I have never had to grow up and take care of my own children. Like it was stated before, they have their own personalities but at times I find myself calling them by the wrong name. I'm sure that's just the old age and the CRS 
Our newest is Bentley and he has liver issues from birth. We did the foster care thing for him and have now adopted him. To provide a fighting chance for a longer life we just sent him for surgery for around 6K I keep telling my wife at least we don't have to pay for collage for him. 
Hoping he lives a prolonged life, but I already know he will pass eventually of liver failure so we just enjoy each day and love him more.

[lindam1]

That story touched my heart, tacman.     We too will be going thru this same thing with our sweet Muffy. She is now 13, diabetic with two shots a day, almost completely blind, skin allergies (scratches a lot no matter what you use on her), eye allergies, eyes are itchy a lot  (we  use Bausch + Loms  doggy eye drops). Has had 2 bouts of pancreidas. In spite of all this she still gets around the whole house, eats well, (but has to be hand feed sometimes so she can get her shots on time) goes outside when it's time. She knows everyone by smell. She sits up a begs for treats when she knows it's someone not living here. I know she has no real life but we can not let her go, not yet. 
 
Ron (r273)


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Ron,

We've been dealing with simular issues since our pooch was 3 (now 11). If you haven't tried "Dinovite" it's worth a try. we also bath with "Miconizole" shampoo from "Davis". they both are great for the skin issues. Hope this helps.
Lindsay

[uniman]

Kirk and Dan you have my sympathy. Losing a pet is tough. Kirk, glad to see you started a new chapter in life with Yoda.

My wife and her sister take time to visit the Nevada NSPCA dog shelter in Vegas. There they interact with and walk the small dogs who spend months there, sometimes they never leave. I encourage anyone looking for a new dog or cat to visit your local shelter and look there. So many nice pets without homes.

Our spoiled French Bulldog needed a buddy to teach her some social skills. The Mrs. brought home an older Chihuahua we named Jerry. He puts up with alota crap from the overbearing bulldog, but their still buddies.

Ohiogaming, your horses are beautiful! I once trained harness race horses (Standardbreds) and your pics remind me of them. My first race horse I kept until I moved to Nevada at which time I boarded him back in Mich. He passed on at the age of 32 years. Lot of great memories with that horse!

[machfelon]

My German Shepherd.  KONA

And cat. NEO

[JOHN42355]

Oh My! Dan And Kirk So Sorry! I hate to hear Sad news like loosing your BEST friend.. I Really no what you both are feeling and going through at this time. I hit Rock Bottom hard When I lost Rudy and had to seek professional Help for a long time to understand my loss. Also had All of you NLG members to help me too. My true condolences Are there for you Dan and Kirk and your family. And my Prayers are with you Both. If ever you need to talk to help you along feel free to call me. I does Help. God Bless , John and "The Rudys Staff"

[Ron (r273)]

That story touched my heart, tacman.     We too will be going thru this same thing with our sweet Muffy. She is now 13, diabetic with two shots a day, almost completely blind, skin allergies (scratches a lot no matter what you use on her), eye allergies, eyes are itchy a lot  (we  use Bausch + Loms  doggy eye drops). Has had 2 bouts of pancreidas. In spite of all this she still gets around the whole house, eats well, (but has to be hand feed sometimes so she can get her shots on time) goes outside when it's time. She knows everyone by smell. She sits up a begs for treats when she knows it's someone not living here. I know she has no real life but we can not let her go, not yet. 
 
Ron (r273)

Ron,

We've been dealing with simular issues since our pooch was 3 (now 11). If you haven't tried "Dinovite" it's worth a try. we also bath with "Miconizole" shampoo from "Davis". they both are great for the skin issues. Hope this helps.
Lindsay

Thanks Lindsay I will look into them.

Ron (r273)