This sweet little girl was sick starting in June and through the fall. She saw the vets frequently and only during a 10 hour focal seizure did we learn what was actually happening.
She was diagnosed with Polycythemia and it was advanced. Now looking back I can see that she was having many symptoms.
The treatment would have been too harsh on this little 4 pound baby girl. I researched it, the vets both told me the same, as did the medical Dr. who I worked with for 24 years.
It still hurts my heart that we made the decision to let her cross that rainbow bridge. I was with her holding her to the end.
I cry daily and it's been over 4 weeks now. But I know we did what was best for her. She was getting so sick almost daily, no energy, would cry.
Someday, when it's my turn to leave this earthly world, I hope God will allow me to be with her again along with the rest of my family.
I will see you later Dear Bailey, love you my girl 💓🐕💓
Oh my. Such a sad decision for you to make. Believe me, I KNOW how difficult this has been for you. It's one of those events that can be more devastating than losing a family member. God designed dogs to love us in spite of our many faults, and to forgive our mistakes. Those amenable traits make losing a dog extemely difficult. I understand your pain and sympathize.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Linda!!! I know so many who have gone through this too and eventually we're able to remember them without the tears. I am not quite at that point yet. It was such a shock to know that she had such a terrible disease and that she would not survive the treatments. Her quality of life would be gone. I know it was the right decision but it sure doesn't feel like it in my heart. God blessed us with these family creatures and I am forever grateful to him for picking me to be her human mom on earth.
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