Yesterday afternoon I noticed Jemma (my 6 year old cocker spaniel) standing in the back yard looking very very ill. I took her to the vet immediately in a great panic. She underwent x-rays, blood tests etc which has revealed that she has pancreatitis. She is on a drip for the pain and also a sedative. (She chewed through her tubes last night - the naughty girl!) I visited her again this afternoon and managed to wag her tail just a tiny bit and is looker just a little bit brighter. But she still has a very long way to go before she is back to normal. I hope and pray she recovers, she is one of the family.

Some of you might remember me bragging how I'd paid the credit card off ??? Well, its back up to its limit again. But who's complaining, if Jemma lives, its worth every cent.

Oh Jenene... I'm so sorry luv. I'm sending you lots of hugs, love and prayers for Jemma xoox She'll pull through!

Oh Jenene... I'm so sorry luv. I'm sending you lots of hugs, love and prayers for Jemma xoox She'll pull through!

I hope so Maesie, no - I know she will pull through - she has to......

 

Just a quick footnote - it costs more for a dog to stay in the hospitial overnight than us to stay in a 5 star motel!! $195 per night!

Edited August 26, 200816 yr by jenene283

((((HUGS)))))

 

My thoughts are with you and Jemma - I hope she makes a speedy recovery!

Been there with you Jenene, I hope she is okay, please keep us updated on her.

I am sorry to hear about Jemma, i hope that the vets can get her better and back home to you soon.

I am sorry to hear about Jemma, i hope that the vets can get her better and back home to you soon.

Thanks Deb. Jemma's vet is excellent and I trust her with my life. I know she will do everything humanly possible to get her back to good health once again. It was a complete shock to find her so ill, as she has never been sick before. We seem to think the 2 pups that got into the rubbish bin and ripped the garbage bag apart and spread the contents all over the back yard and Jemma has eaten something she shouldnt have ??

Edited August 26, 200816 yr by jenene283

I am sorry to hear this Jenene.

Lets us know how she goes ....

I am sorry to hear this Jenene.

Lets us know how she goes ....

I will Neat. I'll ring the vet at 8 am to see how she is and will let you know.

aww l'm sorry to hear this, l hope that Jemma gets better soon.

There hasnt been much change in Jemma - she is still looking very ill. The vet was expecting her to be on the mend today but as yet no change. I have got this really sick feeling in my stomach and after seeing her today I dont think she will be coming home :hap:

Edited August 27, 200816 yr by jenene283

That is not good that she has not improved yet, i will be praying for Jemma and my thoughts are with you.

Jenene....I am so sorry I missed your topic here. Biggest hugs and I so hope all will be well with Jemma.

My cavalier Cricket has a pancreas issue and has to have enzymes put on everything she eats....but she is looking much better these days. I hope the same for Jemma...that she can get past this and on the road to recovery.

 

:angel1: Kaz

Big hugs. Jemma is in our thoughts. I hope she pulls through.

Edited August 27, 200816 yr by Sailorwolf

This post reminds me of my Brandy so much (not that it is similar) just the feeling of dread of the knowing you may have too, I am so sorry, please do keep us updated on her situation. Have they figured out what is wrong yet?

This post reminds me of my Brandy so much (not that it is similar) just the feeling of dread of the knowing you may have too, I am so sorry, please do keep us updated on her situation. Have they figured out what is wrong yet?

They think it is pancreatitis but wont know for sure until the blood test results come back which should be tomorrow.

Jenene... biggest hugs of strength, love and prayers to you and especially Jemma. I really feel for you and you are all in my prayers... maesie xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo

Awe okay, so this sounds like it is treatable if they can bring down the inflammation and see what could have caused it, fingers crossed.

My poor Jemma has gone to heaven today. :sad: :sad:

This morning I went to visit her and we all thought she was on the mend.She was even standing up in her cage and managed a small wag of the tail when she saw me. But the vet said she went down hill rapidly at lunch time. I couldnt bear to see her in so much pain and had the agonising decision to have her put down. A decision which will haunt me for the rest of my life. :sad: :sad:

Her first and only litter of pups

Her very pregnant belly

Edited August 28, 200816 yr by jenene283

My poor Jemma has gone to heaven today. :sad: :sad:

This morning I went to visit her and we all thought she was on the mend.She was even standing up in her cage and managed a small wag of the tail when she saw me. But the vet said she went down hill rapidly at lunch time. I couldnt bear to see her in so much pain and had the agonising decision to have her put down. A decision which will haunt me for the rest of my life. :sad: :sad:

OH Jenene

 

I am so sorry

 

None of us expected this.

 

You have had a rough time of it lately havent you

 

So sorry mate ....really sorry

 

 

Biggest hugs :angel1:

I am so sorry for your loss of Jemma, my prayers and thoughts are with you.

Do dogs go to heaven?

My little bully passed away, no more to breathe a sound.

I held him for the last time, then entombed him in the ground.

Day and night I wept so much, in tears I thought I'd drown.

I searched my soul for comfort, but no peace therein was found.

 

In great despair, I hit my knees and then began to pray.

"Father will I ever see, my dog again someday?"

I raised my eyes and saw an angel standing near a gate.

I sensed an inner peace I'd never felt before that day.

 

The angel smiled and said to me, "Oh man of little faith!

God sees every bird that falls; He knows your bully's fate.

I have met your little dog, I saw him pass my way.

Your precious dog is still alive; he just walked through this gate.

 

Paradise is lovelier than you can comprehend.

No pain or grief, no tears or fears, and life will have no end.

God gave to man His only Son, to cover all his sins.

So why would God withhold from you, your pure and loving friend?”

 

The angel took me by the hand and said, "Now come with me.

A glimpse of paradise I'll give, to you so you can see."

Through the gate and o'er the Rainbow Bridge we did proceed.

Through green valleys filled with flowers, rolling hills and trees.

 

“Wow, so this is paradise!” The place was filled with joy.

I saw my bully playing there, with dogs and cats and toys.

He also had some doggie treats, and food that he enjoyed.

He'd made a lot of new friends there, including girls and boys.

 

Then I saw a child come near, and hug my little mate.

She said to him, "I love you so," and kissed him on the face.

The angel said, "The child just crossed the Rainbow Bridge today.

Now she needs a little friend, to love and help her play.

 

God’s love for her would be enough, in that make no mistake.

But in His love, He knew full well, the child would want a mate.

This is why God called your dog unto this splendid place.

God’s entrusted her with him, ‘til you pass through the gate."

 

I pleaded, “May I hug them both?!” The angel answered, “No!

You’d violate a sacred site, and now it’s time to go.”

He led me back across the Bridge and through the gate to home.

He left me there with new-found hope and peace within my soul.

 

If someone ever asks what happens to a dog that dies,

Just give a gentle smile of joy and look them in the eye.

Take their hand and comfort them and tell them not to cry.

For dogs don’t die, they simply cross a bridge to paradise.

 

Dan Atcheson

I am so Sorry :sad:

 

That was so unexpected

BIGGEST HUGS!!!! xoxox

 

:sad:

I am so Sorry :sad:

 

That was so unexpected

BIGGEST HUGS!!!! xoxox

 

:sad:

Very unexpected Liv. I was fully expecting to bring her home in a few days as she was slowly improving.But she had a bad relapse today and the vet suggested we end her suffering. Her blood tests revealed her level was almost double of what it should be for a dog with this condition. So she was in lots and lots of pain and the only choice I had was to end her suffering.

Oh Jenene, I'm so sorry love xoxo (sending you a PM)