Prayers for Killian, please

[Sudilar]

It was too good to be true. Killian's health seemed so much better when he was started on the prednisone. His appetite was great, he gained weight, he was playful again. That ended at 3am Monday morning. He vomited. He still seemed to be ok, though. He ate breakfast in the morning and seemed maybe a little slower, but not sick. He vomited all his food Monday afternoon. Later that evening, I gave him a little food and he also ate that. About 1am, he started pacing and asking to go out numerous times. This continued all night with bumping into walls and chairs. Finally at 5am he had a darkish poop. He was still wandering and bumping into things. Around 6, he threw up again. He won't eat at all. My son took him into the yard. As he was petting him, Killian fell on his side, but got up. He seems to have weakness in his back legs, too. He is resting now. He keeps coming over to give kisses.
His vet is not in today and I don't want the others to take care of him, they don't know him like Dr. Ball does. However, if something should happen today, I will take him in. He has an appointment to see Dr. Ball as soon as she arrives tomorrow.
Please pray that this is not the end and that it is just another episode. I'm not ready for that.

Thank you, in advance. I know the prayers will be there for him.

[ramanth]

Oh Killian... sweet sweet Killian.

Please get better.... for yourself... for mommy... for us.

We all love you so.

Kia sends wet nose kisses.

*Hugs and prayers from the Smith clan*

[Pam]

Oh Sue this is heartbreaking. That sweetheart has been through so much!!. When I read that he is still giving kisses, as sick as he is, it caused the tears to fall. Oh the love between dogs and their people just defies description, doesn't it. I hope your vet will be able to help and can give you encouragement to continue to hope and that Killi still has many good years ahead of him. I know you need our prayers too. Wish I was there to give you these in person. {{{{{HUGS}}}}}

[Logan]

I was just thinking, last night, that you had been quiet, and although I love hearing from you, I was glad you had nothing to report! I know you are worried, Sue. You have been through so much with him and he has been doing so well. Give him a great big hug and kiss from us, and know that we are praying with every bit of energy we have that this is a minor setback and that he will be better. Keep us posted. We're out here worrying with you.

Logan

[micki76]

Oh, Sue you two are definitely in my prayers today. Keep your chin up and Give Killian a pooch smooch for me. Positive thoughts only. :)
Please let us know as soon as he sees the Dr.
If he's not drinking water, though, I'd take him in and let them give fluids until Dr. Ball can see him.

[jackiesdaisy1935]

Sue, I don't come in very often, just so busy, but for some reason I decided to see what was going on and I have tears in my eyes reading your post. Killian has gone through so much, I will pray and think positive thoughts that this is another episode, Killian just has to get better, what a brave soul he is, giving you kisses during this time. All of the strength I have is going to him right now for him to recover from this. Please give him some hugs and kisses from us. He is much loved.
Jackie, Perry and Miss Daisy

[Sudilar]

Originally posted by micki76
If he's not drinking water, though, I'd take him in and let them give fluids until Dr. Ball can see him.

He finally drank some water and ate two teaspoons of canned tuna in oil. Thank goodness for small favors! He is resting now. At least he stopped pacing and bumping into things. Both my son and daughter asked if he could see....my son held something out for him and he found it by sniffing, not by looking...my son said. It was cheese and he took it but dropped it and left. That is not like Killian at all (except when his liver is acting up.) I do know the signs of liver disease....pacing, nervousness, lack of appetite, head pressing (he's not doing the head pressing). This has me scared. I know he is 9 yrs. old with liver-d and autoimmune-d, but I'm still not ready. I can tell he has lost a few of his extra pounds we had on him. That's ok, he can still lose more without me being upset.
Just when you get comfortable and feeling like he can live forever (ok, for years), then liver-d raises it's ugly head and hits you in the heart.
He will be ok, he will be ok, he will be ok......

[Logan]

He will be ok, He will be ok, He will be ok. You know, if it is God's will, he WILL be ok. You hang in there.

[Cinder & Smoke]

Hello, God?

Hi God ~

Gess by now You're gettin a lotta callz, but wun more nebber hurtz...

It'z bout our Buddie, Killian -
he reelee needs summore of Your Speshul Help, God!
He'z feelin purdy punkie rite now - not verrie hungree, tiurd, an a lil woozie...

Momma Sue anna SkinKidz are Prayin az hard as they kan;
an we'z gettin krampz frum allua Paw & Klaw krossin...
the winnow kandilz are burnin 24/7...
anna Prayer Line keepz gettin *bizzie signulz*...

Iz der enniefin more we kan do?
Kuld You kall up Doc Ball (eben tho it'z her day off) an gib her sum *Tipz*?
Mebbee show her a new chaptur inna Big Book?

An wud You reech down wiffa GodsPawz an wrap em round Killi anna Fambly?
Feelin Yur Touch wud reelee Help rite now!

Eyez are leakin purdy bad rite now, God...
we'z gonna get back to You... OK?

No maddur whut, we'z purdy sure You'll do whut'z best fur Killian...
Rite, Dear God?

Thankz fur Lissnin an Helpin, God!

/s/ da Prayer Pups

[ramanth]

Good boy Killi, taking the water and oil. :)

You will be okay. You will be okay...

*HUGS*

(love those prayer pups!)

[marysmerrycats]

He keeps coming over to give kisses.

oh how cute! the sweet dear, please be ok today!
that would be a hard thing to decide, I have had to do that too, want to take them in but want to wait for a specific vet..

[shais_mom]

Prayers on the way for you and sweet Killian.

[momoffuzzyfaces]

This is so sad! Prayers are on the way for you both!
(((HUGS => KILLAN & SUE)))

[ChrisH]

Praying very hard for sweet Killi and you.

Much love and big Hugs

[DoggiesAreTheBest]

Oh Sue! Your post has me in tears. I hope Killi is going to be fine. He is very lucky to have you for a mommy. Pleae give him lots of hugs and kisses. You and Killi are in my thoughts and prayers.
Hugs to you. Hang in there!!

[Sudilar]

Thanks, All.

I am waiting for the other vet to call. Killi seems to be getting weaker and I'm afraid something could happen tonight if I don't do something about it now. His favorite vet is unreachable. I knew I should have asked her for her home phone!!

[gini]

Sue, a big hug to you - and prayers for Killian.

[Cinder & Smoke]

We'z PRAYIN, Miz Sue...
We'z PRAYIN... :(

Hang on Killi!
Do yur Best ta get Feelin Bettur!

[lovemyshiba]

This is heartbreaking. I'm praying that it is just a spell, and he will be fine.
I know how much you love him, and he loves you in return--we all love Killian so much!!!

[lizbud]

Sue,

I am so sorry to hear this about Killian. You certainly know
him best, & if what you see worries you,I'd want to get him
looked at asap. If you are unable to reach Killi's Vet, or leave
a message for her, another Vet might still be able to check him
out & stablized. I am offering special prayers for Killian & also
for you. Many hugs from Liz & Smokey.

[tatsxxx11]

Oh, Sue, my dear, dear friend:(:(:( My heart's breaking for my hero Killian and his devoted Mommy. I don't have to tell you that I will be on my knees praying to God to give our beautiful, brave boy the strength to fight yet one more battle. I'm glad you're taking him in...you can always go back again to see Dr. Ball. But right now I think you need a little support and reassurance yourself. We love you so much Killian. Star and Cody are keeping their paws crossed and sending their bestest pal all of their love. Sandra, Cody and Star

[K9karen]

Poor, sweet brave Killian..giving kisses as sick as he is....Oh Sue, I'm just sobbing...and praying so hard.....Am praying as hard as I can.... You're such a fabulous mom, you've all been through so much...such love and devotion and Killi know it! Oh please, God, let this be a minor setback.... We all love you so, Killi....our brave, wonderful boy....fingers, toes crossed and endless prayers........

[marysmerrycats]

I think you should take the dog to the vets right away, any vet is better than no vet, and then your regular vet can see the dog tomorrow... I mean if the dog continues to get weaker...thats what I would do. prayers for Killian...

[micki76]

Sue, any news? We're all so worried. Please let us know asap. Keep praying pups!!! Stay on that hotline.

[tatsxxx11]

Hoping and praying for some good news...Please check in when you can, Sue.

[Sudilar]

Thank you so much again for all your prayers and encouragement. Heaven knows we need it.

Sorry it took so long to get back here. Finally the vet called (the only other one in that office that I trust). He was out of the office and called as soon as he got back. He asked what were Killi's symptoms and told me to get him to the office immediately. He said those were serious symptoms. So off we went. Killi went willingly into the car with a little help. He perked up a bit to be going for a ride. He saw his gait and listened to what had happened in the last day and a half. He said that Killian is nine years old, with liver disease and autoimmune disease...he sees the symptoms relating to the liver. He also asked about his eyes (just like my kids mentioned). He did a check and he said that Killi could see, but he could possibly have some vision distortion
also liver related). I asked if it could be that it might be the neurological problems that go with liver-d. Yes to that.
So today Killian got the "big liver panel" done to check all levels to tell us where we stand on this. How much liver damage has progressed and if it was just an episode or ....well, you know, the big downhill ride. :( Tomorrow will tell. He also got a shot of Tagamet and Reglan for his stomach.

The good news is he drank some water as soon as we got home and ate a little tuna. Now he is laying around again. The bill was $205!!!:eek:

Thank you so much for your continued prayers. I'll update tomorrow as soon as I find out anything.

[tatsxxx11]

Oh Sue, I'm so glad your boy is home with you, hopefully a bit more comfortable. I'm glad he had some fluids and a little food. You know...I went through this with my Jing. At one point she lost all vision. She had been bumping into walls, doors. When I got to the emergency vet's, she said "This dog is blind!!" She kept her for a few hours and gave her a high colonic enema:( But by the time I picked her up, she was 100% better and her vision had returned. Sue, I hope and pray this is just a setback. You are the best Mom, Sue. I know Killian knows that. We'll be waiting on pins and needles until we hear the result of the liver panel. Please kiss Killian for me; in that "special place," just between his eye and his nose.

[Cinder & Smoke]

Welll, a drinka waddur an munchin on sum Tuna...
THAT soundz like sum GUD NEWZ!! :)

Thanks, God!! ;)

Hang in here, Killi!
Gib yur Luvin Mom a Big Schlurrrpie SMOOCH!

[Sudilar]

Originally posted by tatsxxx11
You know...I went through this with my Jing. At one point she lost all vision. She had been bumping into walls, doors. When I got to the emergency vet's, she said "This dog is blind!!"

I didn't know about the eyesight. I know about the headaches and pacing. That was Killian last night and this morning. He had some eyesight, but couldn't see very well. He kept bumping into everything, the wall, the large crate in the familyroom, the door...my son.... If you ask me, his pupils were really dilated like when the eye doctor does his test! :eek:

I hate liver disease.

[RockyRoad]

I'm sorry to hear about Killian. Prayers are on the way that Killian will be alright. You will be in my thoughts.
{{{Hugs}}}

Britt

[tatsxxx11]

The last thing I do before I go to sleep tonight, will be to say a prayer for Killian.

[captain]

Oh Sue, I too was thinking about you over the weekend, how you have not been posting much (and being thankful for that - meaning at least all your pets were A-OK) ........... and now I read this.

Prayers, hugs and kisses for you and Killi.

He will be OK, He will be OK, ................. (mantra for tonights prayer)

[Rachel]

Sue, I am so, so sorry to hear of this development. When you had recently mentioned what Killian's weight was, I had been so encouraged as it seemed he was getting to be quite a sturdy guy, and it seemed as though his problems were farther apart. Really Killian has been a miracle dog to survive despite everything. I do believe he has one more miracle for his Mom. Keep the faith.

[Sudilar]

Originally posted by Rachel
what Killian's weight was, I had been so encouraged as it seemed he was getting to be quite a sturdy guy.

I was in this false state of euphoria thinking that Killi was doing wonderfully and all the meds, food and herbs were really working. But I guess anyone with a liver dog should know that you can never rest. I guess that is true. But on the up note, Killi has extra weight to lose this time around!

[Logan]

I'm headed to bed now, Sue, but just in case you're still reading, I wanted you to know that Killian is at the top of my list of things to talk with God about tonight. My prayers are never ending for that boy, and for you.

Love,
Logan :)

[krazyaboutkatz]

Sue, I just want you to know that you and Killian are in my thoughts and prayers. Please take care.

[Pam]

Sue you and Killian jumped right to the forefront of my mind as I woke up this morning. How is he today? {{{hugs}}}

[tatsxxx11]

Me too, Sue. I just PM'd you. Hoping for a little bit of encouraging news....Hugs to my dear friends Sue and Killian.

[Aspen and Misty]

I said a prayer for Killian last night and will say one for him every night now. I just pray this lil pup gets better and soon, poor baby, what a strong lil man ::hugs:: to you and to him. You are a wonderful mom to him and he couldn't ask for better.


Ash

[jackiesdaisy1935]

Sue the first thing I thought of this morning was Killi and you, I am hoping that he is doing better today. Kelli is the most brave pup I have ever known and I know he is fighting to stay well with you by his side. Many prayers are going to both of you for his recovery from this episode. Hugs and Kisses to Kelli, tell him we love him.
Jackie, Perry and Miss Daisy

[ramanth]

Praying for Killian and wondering how he's doing today.

*hugs*

[lovemyshiba]

I'm still thinking of you and Killian Sue, and keeping you in my prayers and thoughts.

[Stenograsaurus]

Sue, I just read this post today. I am so sorry to hear about Killian. Keep us posted. We're with you in spirit.

[Sudilar]

Sorry for taking so long to update. Will post a short note and get to you later.

Waiting for Dr. Ball to call me (Killi's regular vet). The other doctor sounded to ominous about the results of Killi's tests and I need to talk to Dr. Ball about them.

His results on the bile acid test, which measures liver function was a whopping 193 with 13 being normal. Not good.

Have to go pick up medicines after talking to Dr. Ball, so I'll update further. Please continue the prayers. Apparently Killi needs them more now....

Hugs to all.

[Logan]

Still praying, Sue. Hang in there!!!! :)

[lovemyshiba]

Still praying for Killi, I hope Dr. Ball has good news for you!!

[Sudilar]

Just talked to Dr. Ball, the vet who has been taking care of Killian and she has me calmed down a bit. She said that we know Killian has liver disease and he will probably die from it, but she thinks that this is a severe episode (with all new symptoms for Killian), but she thinks we can pull him out of it. She understood the other vet's concerns (and rightly so), but knows that Killian is a fighter and we don't know when he will die, but she thinks it won't be now. Whew! Killi is still not feeling well at all, but he has new meds and we'll see what happens next.
I also got a way to contact her (the regular vet) on her days off!!
Please continue the prayers because we are not out of the woods yet (but now there is hope).
Hugs to you all!

[Pam]

Thank you God! A little more time left with Killi! Sue, our prayers remain with you and your special Killian.

[ChrisH]

Will never stop praying for dear Killi. Hang in there.

Much, much, love and many hugs.
Chris

[Cinder & Smoke]

Hi God !

Just a Quickie-Note ta say
THANKZ a Bunch fur allua Your Help wiff our Bud Killian!

Hope You dont mynd, but we'z all gonna keep Prayin fur Killi...
Annna winnow kandilz are gonna stay Lited 24/7 -
(jest a lil minder) so'z You dont furget.

Tankz agin, God!

/s/ da Prayer Pups

[tatsxxx11]

Knowing Killi's situation so well, I had a feeling Dr. Ball might make you feel a bit better.:) He's on a lot of new meds Sue that will help to stablize those liver enzymes and combat the confusion, wandering bumping and such. Hopefully our bestest pal will start feeling a little better very soon. Prayers are non-stop, 24/7. We love you Killian SO much. HUGS to my dear friend Sue and Killian.

[Sudilar]

Cinners an Smokes, and ebbrybody, tanks for prayin to the "Big Guy" inna sky fur my brodder Killi. I don't like seein' him like this. It's like he doesn't see me or want ta bother wit me at all. (but I can steel his food easier hehe). So's I just sit by him an give em kisses an he lets me for a while. Now he got new medicine pills that I'm gonna watch (and laugh) wile mom tries to make him take em. hah! Tanks you alls again fur prayin.
Love,
Shiloh

[TheAntiPam]

Praying for a speedy resolution to these new troubles for dear Killian. Prayers too for strength for Killi-man and for all his family!


Why does love have to hurt? GRRrrrrrrr!:mad:

[Sudilar]

Thank you everyone for the much needed prayers. I really appreciate it so very much.
Also, thank you so much, dear Sandra, for walking me through this horrible disease. You have been a great support (behind the scenes as well as on board)!!!!
Liver disease has so many aspects that effect so many body functions, it makes my head spin!! ( all you liver disease people will see the humor in the end of that statement). I am trying to relax a little. Killian is still listless with funny looking eyes, but he still gives good kisses. The battle is not over, I've got my armor on and I'm grabbing my credit card to run out the door to buy all the new meds. The trick will be to get him to take them!:rolleyes:

[tatsxxx11]

Sue, you tell Killian that he bedder take his medz for his Mommy or I'm marchin' over there and, and, well, I'd probably just cover him with kisses:D BUT, Killian, beware of Mommy's wearing armor!!:eek:

I hope you get a little rest tonight Sue. You are armored, that's for sure. Armored with courage, devotion, love and the most amazing reserve of hope. Killian sure is his Mommy's son:)

Sweet Shiloh, you keep right on doing what you're doing...just being there for yer brudder.:) What a wonderful sister you are, Shiloh.

Love to Sue, Killian and Shiloh...Your bestest pals, Sandra, Cody and Star***Shine...(P.S. Star's sending her extra special prayers and love to the love of her life, her pal, Killian)

[Logan]

Another day........

Killian, we are still hoping for great things, buddy. You hang in there, take your medicine and know that you have lots of fans out here (your mom does too). We want to know that you are better.

Much love

Logan, Helen, Lilly, Honey and Murphy

[micki76]

I've been avoiding this thread all day and finally got the courage to check it out and there's encouraging news!!! Fight Killian, fight boy!
Sue I'm so glad you're feeling a bit better, too. Nothing like talking to someone you trust fully to help get your emotions in check. :) I'm still praying for that special boy, though! Tears right now. Tears of relief.

[Sudilar]

Killi still doesn't feel good. He's just laying around and looking at us with those big eyes. He ate a little food laced with salmon. He took his new drug Lactulose for the ammonia buildup causing his hepatic encephalopathy (staring off in space, bumping into objects, being "out of it", pacing). It is a liquid and he actually took it. However, I found his SAMe pills on the floor in two different locations after I would have sworn that he swallowed them stuffed in salami. The Amoxicillin went down ok (I think). Well, I haven't found it yet.LOL

Tomorrow we add all the other meds he's on. No wonder he's not hungry, he takes so many meds he loses his appetite!

Killi said to tell Sweet Star***Shine that he's thinking about her;)!

[K9karen]

Hi Sweet Sue...Coward me waited til the end of the day to log on PT as I was so nervous, yet prayful. I'm glad you stayed up to post. Been thinking of you and Killi all day today, You both are always on my mind. Poor sweet boy, I feel so bad for him. Those big brown staring eyes can be torture, I know. If only they could talk. I'm so glad he's giving you his loving, thankful kisses, what a dear. And I know Shiloh is such a big help trying to help and cosole her brother. She's such a love....Just want you to know I'm thinking of all of you all the time with deep love and prayers....

[Cinder & Smoke]

Hey Sue ~

Give Killi Man a Big {{{HUGG}}} :) :D,

then Check your PM Box for a note from us. ;)

[lovemyshiba]

I'm so glad Dr. Ball was able to put you more at ease. We all know Killian is a fighter, and we're praying hard that he fights this episode too.
Shiloh--you are being such a good nurse to your brother--what would he do without you???
Prayers and hugs for Killian!

[Sudilar]

Thanks for your prayers again. They are working.

Killian seems to be getting a little better. He had a good night, sharing the couch with me in the family room. He only wanted to go out once. His legs are still weak, but he ate a little more food this morning. His eyes are not as droopy as they have been. He seems more "with us". He loves the Lactulose (a heavy syrup that I suppose tastes very sweet, it helps the "demons" in his mind (encephalopathy). Hehehehe I fooled him this morning. He hasn't had braunschweiger for a long time.....I put his pills in it and kept feeding it to him. He ate it!! I don't know if that will work the next time, though. :rolleyes:

[Pam]

I am so happy. This is just the best news! Killian we loves ya honey and will keep praying real hard. I wish I could plant this on your sweet little head!
http://www.handykult.de/plaudersmilies.de/kiss.gif

(Fingers crossed that he doesn't "catch on" about the braunsweiger!) ;)

[anna_66]

Oh Sue, I'm sorry to hear about Killian's setback. I hope that's all it is and he will be with you for a long while yet.
I'm glad to hear that he's doing a little better this morning, that surely gives you hope to see him looking & feeling a little more himself.
Give him lots of hugs & kisses from me & I will be praying for you both.
Your friend
Anna

[tatsxxx11]

Sue, we couldn't have hoped for a better start to our day! I'm SO happy that our Killian is showing some progress!:) Good boy, Killi, chomping down those pillz!! Of course, a little braunschweiger never hurt!:D

It's been a long time since we've had to call on the Killi cheer...but here goes!

KILLIAN, KILLIAN, HE'S OUR MAN!
HE CAN DO IT, WE KNOW HE CAN!!:)

[Sudilar]

Awww, you Guys bring tears to my eyes....

Thanks for all your prayers and support.

Hugs!

[jackiesdaisy1935]

It's nice to see Killi is doing better this morning, like Sandra I'm doing the Killian cheer too, hugs to you big boy.
Jackie, Perry and Miss Daisy

[Stenograsaurus]

I am so glad Killi is improving slowly but surely. Prayers for Killian are frequently heard from our house.

[K9karen]

Hmm. Sly Sue's at it again hiding those pills!! ;) Your good news made my day!! Quick! Let me get my pom-poms so I can join in on Sandra's cheer!!!! ( sight that would make you all very ill) Big hugs to our brave Killi, to Sweet Sue and Super Sister Shiloh!!

[momoffuzzyfaces]

Originally posted by tatsxxx11


KILLIAN, KILLIAN, HE'S OUR MAN!
HE CAN DO IT, WE KNOW HE CAN!!:)

GO!!!! KILLIAN!!!
Keep chompin down those pills and feel lots better real fast!

[lovemyshiba]

Go Killian!!!!!!!!
Keep on chompin on those pills, and drinking that yummy stuff!!!
Good news Sue!!!

[Logan]

Bless his heart, he's trying! I'm so glad to read that he has a little more energy and perkiness today! He can be "perky" right along with all these cheerleaders!!! :p Silly girls!

I've been away all day and couldn't wait to get back to check on him. Thanks so much for keeping us posted, Sue.

Much love to Shiloh and Killian! :)

[tatsxxx11]

Aunt Sandra, Cody and Star wanted you to know that we're thinking of you Killian. Hope you're all snuggled up with your Mom and sister Shiloh, feeling better and better. Hugs, kisses, slurpy licks and happy wiggles to our bestest pal! Love you Killian!:)

[jackiesdaisy1935]

Hi Killi, just checking in to see how your doing, thinking about you all day, hope you are doing better and better. Lots of Hugs.
Jackie, Perry and Miss Daisy

[krazyaboutkatz]

I'm so glad to hear that Killian is starting to feel better and also taking his pills. :) Prayers are still on the way.

[wolf_Q]

Prayers on the way for Killian!! Please keep being a good boy and taking those pills!

[Pam]

Sending more good wishes to Killian this morning for continued improvement! No news from Sue overnight, so I'm taking that as a good sign! ;) {{{hugs}} to Killi and Sue!

[Sudilar]

Killi update:

Yesterday, Killian had a bit more energy. He went in the yard and walked around slowly. He ate a little more for me than the day before! Last night he slept all night and I shared the familyroom couch with Shiloh! And ....hehehe.....he still falls for the old pills in braunschweiger trick. Right now he is waiting for breakfast because he started his pill regimen for the day with SAMe (denosyl) and has to wait an hour before he can have more pills and breakfast. His eyes are droopy and mucusy but maybe the lactulose and prednisone will help later, when he can take those, I hope.

Thanks for the prayers and concern.
Hugs to all.

[Sudilar]

I cautiously think that Killian will recover from this major episode (slowly). This past episode was worse than all the rest (except for the Metronidazole incident). It has all the signs of worsening liver disease. He has never suffered Hepatic Encephalopathy before and I thought he never would. One more symptom that he can suffer would be seizures (not necessarily going to happen). However, I have warned the kids that it can happen, to be prepared. I was truly shocked at this severe episode. He was doing better than ever these last few months. I have no clue what could have contributed to this. Ahhhhhhhh, unless the rabies shot last week??? "Other vet" said no. I wonder what Dr. Ball says. Hmmmmm, I wonder..........

End note. Hug and love your furbabies every single chance that you get ( I never pass them without a pat on their heads or an eye contact and wave). You never know when that will be the last chance you get. I am trying to cope with the worsening of Killian's liver disease. I thought we could win the battle forever (not realistic, am I). But ,as everyone tells me, back in "96 when he was pulled off death row at 69 lbs. with autoimmune disease (that's probably when that showed up, but was underlying ) and a big rashy mess, he would have been pts. What a shame that would have been. The world is a better place with Killian in it.

Wow! Where did this come from? Sorry. OK, I'm glad I got that off my chest. He is getting better and should be with us a while longer.

Love and hugs to all.
Sue

[ramanth]

Glad to hear he's pulling thru Sue. *hugs*

We luv ya Killi!

[robinh]

When I first joined PetTalk and started reading your posts about your beloved Killian, my Peach was starting into her declining months. I took your advice then to never pass her by without a pet and a kind word.

Now that she is gone, I feel at peace that she knew she was loved and wanted every day we were blessed to have her. When she was at her sickest and had to be helped outside to go potty, she always looked so apologetic that we would have to help her. We told her that it was OK, that we loved her, and that we couldn't not do this small favor after all she had done for us.

Your Killian is blessed to have someone like you to care for him! There is no greater gift that you can give him than what you are doing for him right now. Take care.

[Albea]

Originally posted by Sudilar

End note. Hug and love your furbabies every single chance that you get ( I never pass them without a pat on their heads or an eye contact and wave). You never know when that will be the last chance you get. Sue

How right you are, Sue. I do the same. Sometimes I get tears in my eyes looking at Carina and wondering how much longer she'll be with me.
I hope dear Killian will get over this last episode and continue to enjoy your love in good health for a long time.
Hugs to you both.
Alicia

[Cinder & Smoke]

Originally posted by Sudilar
... Hug and love your furbabies every single chance that you get
( I never pass them without a pat on their heads or an eye contact and wave).

You never know when that will be the last chance you get.

The world is a better place with Killian in it. :)

Wow! Where did this come from?

Sue asks "Wow! Where did this come from?'

That's pretty easy to answer, Sue...

That came from Your HEART! :)

We'd all do well to Live by those Words.

/s/ Phred & the Kids

[jackiesdaisy1935]

Checking in to see how Killi is doing and I'm glad to know he is doing better.
You are absolutely right I never take Perry and Daisy for granted,
there is not a time I don't go by them and kiss them and tell them how much I love them, I don't want to waste one precious minute with them.
Hugs to Killi and Shiloh too
Jackie

[lovemyshiba]

Sue, your post made me cry.
I never ever take mine for granted--they always get a pat, kiss, hello, or tummy rub--it's amazing--when I am running late for work, I'll skip breakfast or not put on make up or something, but NEVER will I leave without 3 sloppy kisses and hugs!!!

I'm glad to hear that Killi is getting stronger--he is so amazing!!!!

[anna_66]

It does my heart good to hear that he is feeling better:) Please give him a big ol' hug & smooch from me & my 3.

The world is a better place with Killian in it:D

[tatsxxx11]

My dear friend Sue, Phred took the words right out of my mouth..."it came from the heart." Like you, I never miss a chance to give them a hug, a pat on the head, a big, slopppy kiss and tell them I love them. Even as I walk out the door, I always turn to tell them, "I love you guys." Yes, the world IS a better place with Killian in it. And we are better people for having known him.....and YOU! Killian is so blessed to have you as his Mom. Killian, you do your Mama proud. {{{HUGS}}}

[Pam]

Originally posted by Sudilar
[B]
You never know when that will be the last chance you get.
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Oh Sue I completely agree!! I left for work on February 1, 1996 and said Goodbye to my Ashley and Whitney as always. When I came home that night Whitney was dead! The vet felt it was a heart attack. :( I always told them jokingly to "guard the house." LOL! I wish I knew if Whitney really knew what I was saying that morning and the love I felt for her. I do believe they understand us more than we know.

[clara4457]

I have been out of town for the week and the first post I looked at when I came back this evening was to find out how Killian is doing!!!:o

I am so glad to hear he is feeling better - I am hoping and wishing him a complete recovery and many more happy years with you! :D

[anna_66]

Good morning Sue & Killian.

You two were the first thing on my mind this morning when I woke up, just wondering how Killian is feeling this morning:)

[Sudilar]

Pam, I will always remember your sad tale of poor Whitney's passing. What a horrible shock to you. Hugs.

Thanks to you all. This just goes to show that the PetTalkers have a line to God! Killian is improving greatly. Yesterday, he maneuvered through two patio chairs without bumping into them! I was able to take his guiding collar off. This morning he was pacing.......pacing because I wasn't fast enough to get his homecooked breakfast put out!! HAHAHA. His eyes are no longer dilated. Yes, Killian is on the road to recovery and his nose is out of the woods!!!

Thank you everyone!! Again, another little miracle here on PetTalk!

Hugs and love,
Sue

[anna_66]

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[Pam]

Wonderful news! Lots of high fives going up over here! YAY Killian!!! Great progress!!! Yes, the prayers of Pet Talkers once again I think have made a difference, and thank you to God for answering them!!

[lovemyshiba]

Alright Killian!!!!

A nose out of the woods--pretty soon your tail will be out too!!!
Stay strong you beautiful boy!!!!
And keep chomping down those home cooked meals!!!!!

[momoffuzzyfaces]

You know, before I joined PT, if anyone told me I would fall crazy in love with a bunch of animals I never met, I would have thought they were nuts. Now I think I was nuts because I waited so long to join.
Killian, keep eating that home cookin', sweetie!:D

[ChrisH]

Wonderful, wonderful, won-der-ful!:) :) :) :)

:D :D

[tatsxxx11]

Woo hoo!!!!!! Killian, you are one AWESOME boy!! Keep up the good work sweetheart and keep your Mommy busy.....COOKING!:) Love and hugs and kisses and slurpy licks to Killian from Sandra, Cody and Star! Oh, what great, great news!!:)

[Rachel]

I knew Killian was our Miracle Dog. This boy has a Mom who won't give up and neither will he.

Let's not forget our Prayers of Gratitude.

[ramanth]

WOOHOOOOO!!!!

Wonderful news!! :D :D

[Logan]

Goodnight, Killian and Sue. I will sleep better, having an upbeat update from you, like that. :D :D :D

Thank you so much!!!

[Karen]

You keep on going on that road to recovery, Killian! There's a big party at the end with lotsa yummies, I promise! Love to hear good Killian news!

[lovemyshiba]

Just checking in this morning to see how dear Killian is doing.
I can't wait to hear more good news!!

[Sudilar]

Happy Father's Day to all!!!

This morning Killi didn't eat all his food, but he ate enough! He seems to have a little more energy and that's a good sign. I'd say we were half way out of the woods and still moving!!!

Thank you all, again and again.

[Pam]

More good news Sue! Thank you for keeping us updated. Killian let's get all four paws out of the woods, OK? :) We're all rooting for you here and so glad that your energy level has picked up. Still sending you lots of **hugs**. :)

[K9karen]

Oh Sue! you are so right! Never a moment went by that I didn't hug and kiss and rub Cody and I was reprimanded for "bothering" him. I loved plopping on the floor next to him, and wrapping my arms around him and smothering him with kisses! I had no idea what I was doing as a first time owner, all I knew is that I loved him more than I love myself and I just couldn't get enough! Thanks for telling us you do it too! I always thought I overdid it.... I think of you and your 24/7 and am so so so happy Killi is feeling better! YOU are the best mom! You know how I feel I can't put it into words....

[Sudilar]

Karen, just a little revelation...I kiss my two and let them kiss me all the time and the bad part is I'm allergic to dog saliva! I sometimes walk around with red welts for a while. Hahaha

[tatsxxx11]

Oh, what's few red blotches when the reward is all those slobbery kisses!:D Every day that I read that our Killian is making progress makes MY day!! Love and hugs and kisses and slurpy licks to you dear Killian! Sandra, Cody and Star!:)

[Logan]

I'm always so happy to read good news about Killian, Sue. Glad it is continuing to be good this morning! :) Keep on eating, big boy!!!!

Love,
Logan, Honey, Lilly and Murphy

[Sudilar]

I believe that this morning Killian "came out of the woods"! He was anxiously waiting for me to open the patio door for him this morning. I thought he really had to go, but no.........he knew there was a rabbit out there. He was out the door in a flash (even beating Shiloh) and ran after the rabbit. The rabbit ran under the fence safely into the next yard. He is back to his old speed.
Hmmm, I wonder if this rabbit is the one who I saved that winter being stuck in my fence??? It used the same route of escape (but this time under the fence, not through it).
Remember that winter?
Bunny Rabbit Adventure (http://petoftheday.com/talk/showthread.php?s=&threadid=8016&highlight=Bunny+Rabbit+Adventure)

[tatsxxx11]

Woo hoo! Out of the woods and into the fields....chasing a rabbit!:D Killian, you never cease to amaze me!:) Your turn a round is nothing short of a miracle! I'm thrilled beyond words! And yes, Sue...I sure DO remember that infamous bunny rabbit adventure!!:eek: But, it's worth a second read, which is where I"m going right now! Have a GREAT day, Killian! WE LOVE YOU!!:)

[krazyaboutkatz]

This is wonderful news!!!:D

[ChrisH]

That is so great!:) :D :) :D

[lovemyshiba]

Chasing a bunny?? Sounds healthy to me!!!!
Good boy, Killian, and Shiloh, what a wonderful nurse I'm sure you were!!!!
This news makes me so happy!!!!
Hugs and sloppy kisses to Killian and Shiloh!!!

[captain]

You know, if it was the same rabbit ........ maybe it came back to show you it had lost weight and could now fit through the fence??? :D (yes, I know NO SNOW to hamper it ...... but I thought it sounded better!)

Whooooo Hoooooo Killi - chase those rabbits gorgeous boy!!
(Don't catch one tho!!)

[anna_66]

Go Killian, Go!!!

[mugsy]

I'm sorry I just saw this thread and I am sure glad Mike isn't home to yell at me for crying. Dang Killi, you scared the snot out of me (not like you didn't your Mom). I'm so glad you're feeling better Killi man....and leave the poor rabbits alone. I will say I'm glad to hear that you're back to your old speed. Keep up the good work and be a good boy and take your meds.

Sue, you are such a great mom...Killi has the best Mom for the job.

[KYS]

That's wonderful news, and I am glad the Rabbit is safe too. :)

[K9karen]

BOING! BOING! (me...jumping up and down) HUG SQUEEZES TO ALL!!!!

[Sudilar]

Thank you all again, Everyone. You are my strength!

This episode just shows me that his liver disease is progressing (and we know it will). I was thinking how well he had been for a while, eating and playing again like before. Then this. OK, back to reality. This time he pulled through. This was the second biggest scare of my life with him (the first being poisoned by Metronidazole and going into detox ). I was already crying because we thought he was dying right then and there (and when it happens it will be like that, I hear....feeling fine, then wham, dead in a week). So please forgive me for getting hysterical when these severe episodes happen, because I know that he won't recover from the final one. I trust in you all for the prayers to pull him through and I believe that is why he recovers. So again, thank you all so very much. Killi sends his love and slurps. (Shiloh, too, because she HAS to be involved in everything!)
Love and hugs to you all!!
Sue

[K9karen]

My heart cries for you, Sue....Please never apologize...I freaked out with Cody at the smallest thing, and you've been through so much. I admire you both for your strength and love. You're lucky to have such wonderful furkids, and they're lucky to have such a devoted mom!

[tatsxxx11]

How ya doin' Killi Man??? We can't go a day without an update! Star, Cody and Aunt Sandra send you heaps of love and loads of hugs, kisses and slurpies!!:) Have a good night, sweet boy!! We love you!

[Sudilar]

Originally posted by tatsxxx11
How ya doin' Killi Man???

Hi, Aunt Sandra and Everybuddy,
I am feelin pretty good again. Now I have lots of new medicine to take wit my old medicine, but I like braunschweiger again so Mom hides the pills in there. She thinks I don't know, but I do, but I like braunschweiger a lot, so's I do eat it anyway. Haha Thank you everybuddy for all the prayers for me. Sometimes I think I am a hog takin all your prayers.
Slurps and wags,
Killi

[tatsxxx11]

Thanks fer checkin' in Killian!! Now wez can all sleep soundly knowing yer doing so good and takin' yer pillz...! Yum, braunshweiger.....:D Well, gotta go fetch Cody, have my snackie, get ready fer bed and say our Paw Prayers. (Special ones for our bestest pal, Killian!:) Love and slurpie licks, yer pals, Star***Shine and Cutie Cody:) P.S. Tell Shiloh we love her lots too!!

[anna_66]

So glad to hear that Killian is doing better & your still able to fool him (even if just a little;) ) into taking his pills. Keep it up Killian!

[jackiesdaisy1935]

Just checking in to see how our Killi is doing and glad to find he is much better and eating. Good Job, you keep it up. Now we can put a smile on our face. lol
Jackie, Perry and Daisy

[K9karen]

I luv ya Killi..(and of course your sis and mom) You're always on my mind...

[anna_66]

Are you still being a good boy for mommy? Taking your pills & eating like you should? I'm sure you are! Just wanted to check & see.
Hugs & Kisses to you!

[Kona & Oreo's mom]

I hope that Killian's doing OK today. I'm still thinking of him and wishing for him to feel better.

[Sudilar]

Special hugs and slurps and wags for those thinking of Killian. The good news is that he is continuing to recover from this major episode. He is such a fighter (we both are)! Thanks for your care and concern. We really do appreciate it!!

[tatsxxx11]

Killian, we are SO proud of you!!:) What a happy Monday update! Keep up the good work, sweetheart. You're Pet Talk's miracle pup!! Love and slurpy kisses right back at you!:) (And a big hug for your Mommy, too!) Love, Sandra, Cody and Star!

[momoffuzzyfaces]

Way to go, Killian!
My cat boys send head bumpies your way and hope you don't mind they are from cats.:D

[Sudilar]

Originally posted by momoffuzzyfaces
My cat boys send head bumpies your way and hope you don't mind they are from cats.:D

Killi likes cats (as long as they don't run)! Killi likes everyone!!! Thank you!

[harleychicken]

Killi - hang in there, sweet baby! You are loved so much!