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Across the Fence:  Have to take Freida to the Vet...UPDATE  |
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melody
True Blue Farmgirl
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Melody
The Great North Woods in the Land of Hiawatha
USA
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 Posted - Mar 21 2016 : 10:28:19 AM
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Update Tuesday: Freida will be euthanized Thursday morning and we will bring her home to be buried next to Truman. I am inconsolable. We decided late last night that we did not want Freida to suffer through the arsenic treatment as she has clear signs of neurological paralysis and weakness. Thank you ladies for all of your kind thoughts and prayers.
Update: Just got in from the vets....it's not good. Freida is full of heart worms. It has affected her neurologically and that is why she is losing her ability to use her hind legs. She has a temp and she is losing an enormous amount of hair (the vet said it was called blowing her coat) Treatment is an arsenic based therapy - which she orders from Europe. But, Freida is sick and will have to be put into a hospital to get her to recover somewhat for the long and dangerous aresenic therapy if we agree to go with that. I am torn. It is a dangerous and very expensive treatment and a lot can happen during the course. According to her adoption papers she was tested in Alabama and in Green Bay and the test for heart worms came up negative. Since we brought her home I have been giving her monthly preventative medication specifically for heart worm. But, Bruce and I believe Freida must have had this before we adopted her. Her placidness and calmness we feel was because she was already ill. We have a decision to make whether to put her thru the treatment or to euthanize her. It is already manifesting symptoms within her own body the paralysis of her hind legs-the fever-the loss of appetite. She has not eaten in two days. I am crushed. I tend to be an old bat -my nature-and I have always held my emotions in check, but today ladies, I completely lost it in the clinic. Your thoughts and prayers are so very much appreciated. Thank you so much it has helped me a lot today and will continue to give me strength in the days to come.
Melody
Yesterday, Freida lost the ability to use her hindquarters. She actually "slid" down the front steps because she could not navigate. I walked her on over to the warm grass and checked her over, but could not find anything out of the ordinary. We walked a while very slowly and tried to get back up the front porch steps. It took her a while and when we got inside she immediately laid down. I gave her a baby aspirin right after that. She didn't eat all day just had some water. When I coaxed her outside to go pee she did the same thing. It's as if her back legs won't navigate so she can go down the steps. This morning the same thing. I placed her water bowl and she drank, but she refuses any dog food. I spoke with our vet this morning and we have an appt to see her at 3:00 this afternoon. I am assuming for x-rays. I am worried-that it might be a slipped disc-Corgi's and Shepherds are known for this. Think good thoughts girls....
Melody |
Edited by - melody on Mar 22 2016 09:54:48 AM |
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LadyInRed
True Blue Farmgirl
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PeggyAnn
Vancouver
WA
USA
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Posted - Mar 21 2016 : 10:41:11 AM
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Melody...prayed for Freida...please keep us posted.
Hugs,
Peggy
Farmgirl #1326
Dec 2011-Farmgirl of the Month
http://ladyinredsite.blogspot.com
Don't allow others to steal the Glitz from your *SPARKLE*
Life is too short to knit with ugly yarn!
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MaryJanesNiece
True Blue Farmgirl
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Krista
Utah
USA
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Posted - Mar 21 2016 : 12:02:55 PM
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How sad. I hope she is okay. Please let us know what happens.
Krista |
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Blessed in Colorado
True Blue Farmgirl
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Debbie L.
Oregon
USA
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Posted - Mar 21 2016 : 12:45:35 PM
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Oh Melody I am sorry, I hope all goes well at the vet for Sweet Freida. Please keep us posted .
Big Hugs to you, your family and Freida.
Hugs,
Deb
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Blessed in Colorado
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ceejay48
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm/Sharpshooter
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CeeJay (CJ)
Dolores
Colorado
USA
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ceejay48
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm/Sharpshooter
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CeeJay (CJ)
Dolores
Colorado
USA
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Blessed in Colorado
True Blue Farmgirl
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Debbie L.
Oregon
USA
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churunga
True Blue Farmgirl
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Marie
Minneapolis
MN
USA
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Posted - Mar 22 2016 : 07:30:15 AM
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This is a difficult decision to make. I would say that if she loses half her body weight because she won't eat, the outcome has been decided by the dog. For my own pets, I have noticed that they stop eating their regular food first. I then feed them canned food. When they stop eating that, I give them people food. When they stop eating that, it is time to let go. You will know when it is time. I am so glad that Freida has had a good life with you.
Marie, Sister #5142
Farmgirl of the Month May 2014
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Marcy
True Blue Farmgirl
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Marcy
Tiverton
Rhode Island
USA
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Posted - Mar 22 2016 : 09:42:22 AM
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Melody,
I just saw this. I am so sorry about your beloved Freida. I don't know what I would do without my pom, Oreo, he's my constant buddy. Know that you are thought of and cared about. Please keep us posted.
sending you big hugs
Marcy
Farmgirl #170
FGOTM August 2012
Since you get more joy out of giving joy to others, you should put a good deal of thought into the happiness that you are able to give...Eleanor Roosevelt
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ceejay48
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm/Sharpshooter
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CeeJay (CJ)
Dolores
Colorado
USA
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MaryJanesNiece
True Blue Farmgirl
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Krista
Utah
USA
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Posted - Mar 22 2016 : 12:23:24 PM
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Melody, my heart hurts for you. I am so sorry you had to experience this. It's such a tough decision. Give her many loves from me. Let me know if you need anything.
Krista |
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Marilyn Hartman Sullivan
True Blue Farmgirl
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Marilyn
Oxford
PA
USA
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Posted - Mar 22 2016 : 12:33:29 PM
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She is a beauty. I know it is hard sometimes to let them go, but it sounds like you are doing the loving thing. She will appreciate that.
Farmgirl #6318
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Song Sparrow
True Blue Farmgirl
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Amy
Talleyville
Delaware
USA
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Posted - Mar 22 2016 : 1:17:48 PM
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Melody, you have given her the greatest gift that can be given, to know love and feel safe. I will pray for all of you.
Happy Day!
Peace in our hearts, peace in the world
Amy (Sister#6098) www.danaherandcloud.com
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LadyInRed
True Blue Farmgirl
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PeggyAnn
Vancouver
WA
USA
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Posted - Mar 22 2016 : 1:42:30 PM
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Oh, Melody...I am so sorry. Most of us know the heartache of having to put down a Fur-baby who is
Precious to us. I know you didn't have Frieda long...but it was long enough to love her and grow
attached to her. I think you made the right choice...in the end it will heal all of you. I do believe
that our pets go to Heaven and so I can picture Frieda running and romping with other dogs and
being happy and free from pain and abuse at the hands of others. Try to keep that mental picture.
I will be praying for you on Thursday!
Hugs and Empathy,
Peggy
Farmgirl #1326
Dec 2011-Farmgirl of the Month
http://ladyinredsite.blogspot.com
Don't allow others to steal the Glitz from your *SPARKLE*
Life is too short to knit with ugly yarn!
Leave Your Cares Behind...Join Us On The Porch |
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Have to take Freida to the Vet...UPDATE
