Aneko had a seizure or a stroke last night :(

[micki76]

Aneko had a bad seizure or a stroke last night. :( She's at the vet this morning and we may have to make a decision about her soon. :( Her Anipryl (full dosage for her size) seems to have stopped working and her Canine Cognitive Disorder is back in full force. She never goes outside on her own anymore and stays under the bed all the time. When we put her out she stands there lost as to what to do or where to go. She stood outside yesterday for over 2 hours in the same spot. Never sat down, never moved until I went out to get her and I had to chase her around the yard. I left her out there so long because when I go to get her she runs and it stresses her out completely. She has peed & pooped all over the house, and the last couple of days has been crated, which she used to hate. Now she just lays there and sleeps. This is not an adjustment to the crate, this is something different, and I’m afraid, not good. :( She even cowers around Michael, which she's never done, and won't sit in his lap anymore. She has always adored him. She’s obviously miserable and if nothing can be done to make her happy, the kindest thing to do is to send her to the Rainbow Bridge. :(

This has all changed in a matter of just a few weeks. She's usually very adaptable, so I don't think Abby's had any affect on her. Abby submits to everyone in the house and has been at the vet since Monday anyway.

I'll keep you all updated as I know something.

[wolf_Q]

Oh no Micki, I'm so sorry to hear that. :( It's so hard to watch dogs suffer. Whatever you decide to do, it will be best for Aneko. I'll keep you both in my thoughs! {{{hugs}}}

[lovemyshiba]

Oh Micki I'm so sorry about Aneko.
I hope that something can be done for this sweet girl.
I do remember how much she adores your husband, something must be up for her to not want to be near him at all.

I know how sad it is to see her like this.

I will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers, as you may have a difficult decision to make soon. Whatever your decision is, I am confident that you will do what's best for her, because you love her so much.

{{{{Micki}}}}
{{{{Aneko}}}}


what the heck.....
{{{{{Chester}}}}}
{{{{Millie}}}}}}

[wolfie]

Oh, I'm very sorry! :( I hope she improves, but whatever you chose though, I know it will be for the best.

[Logan]

I'm so sorry. Please keep us posted and Aneko will be in our prayers. :(

[tatsxxx11]

Oh micki:(:(:( I'm in tears reading this very sad news; I can only imagine how you and your husband are feeling right now:( Poor, sweet, baby girl. It's beyond heartbreaking to read of her being so terribly frighened and confused, not even wanting to sit with her daddy:(:(:( I'm going to say a special prayer for her micki, in hopes that perhaps the vet can help her. In the end, we all know that you will do what's best for your precious Aneko. Hoping for a miracle, micki. {{{HUGS}}}

[wolfsoul]

Awww I'm sorry. :( I hope she improves, and I'll keep her in my thoughts.

[micki76]

Thanks everyone. Still no news. She was ok this morning other than being scared of us, though that's become the norm lately. :(

[robinh]

I'm praying really hard for her and for you. She's such a cutie, I can see why you both love her so. If it is her time, you'll know.

[rachel_in_FL]

Putting out good thoughts for you.

My dad (who is a karate teacher and very Zen in sort of a mid-80's way) says act only when action is needed. If you're not sure action is needed, consider the nature of what the word 'REaction' really means.

Maybe this helps as you begin to make some tricky decisions.

[trayi52]

I don't know what to say Micki, except to say I'm sorry. I know you will make the right decision. Give Aneko a hug for me.

Willie

[Miss Meow]

I'm so sorry to hear this. It's heartbreaking to see a loved one deteriorating.

I know you'll make the right decision for Aneko when you are ready. In the meantime, I hope she improves and you all have a lot of quality time left together.

[ChrisH]

Oh, Micki, that is so sad. Aneko and you all are in my thoughts and prayers.

Hugs
Chris

[Cincy'sMom]

We will be thinking of you and Aneko as you go through this difficult time. No matter what you decide, remember you have given her a wonderful home when no one else wanted her and made her time very special.

[tikeyas_mom]

i'll keep her in my thoughts micki.

[popcornbird]

Oh Micki..........I just read this thread now. :(:( So sorry to hear the terrible news. I'll be praying that all goes well, and that whatever happens is the best in the interest of Aneko and yourself. Watching an animal suffer is one of the most difficult things one can witness. :( Take care.

{{{hugs}}}

[KYS]

Sending many good thoughts/hugs that Aneko will be ok.

(((^..^)))

[micki76]

Well, Dr. Pirkey wants to wait and see how she does over the next few days. She's been doing really good this afternoon. Michael is very upset and took the afternoon off work to go pick her up, see the vet, and spend the rest of the day with her. She's actually been better this afternoon than she’s been in weeks. She greeted me at the door with Mills & Ches when I got home today. That never happens anymore. What sucks is that for a while she was almost normal and happy, when she first started taking the meds.

The vet also said that she's probably ben having smaller seizures that we weren't aware of. I actually thought she was having one several months back. She kept bobbing her head up and down and running her tongue in and out. Last night she had her head back and was swaying like Stevie Wonder. I know it's not funny, but that's exactly what she look like. Only stiff and obviously in distress. :(

Dr. Pirkey said that her meds are maxed out, so we will just observe her for a bit and see what happens. Tomorrow she may be in what I call her "hypnotic state" again, where she sleeps and wanders the house. i just feel it's cruel in some ways to keep her around, but I want Michael to make the decision, not me. I know that when Chester & Millie's time comes that t will ultimately be my for me to decide. I want him to have that with Aneko.

Thank you for all your prayers and thoughts, and I'll let you know how things are going. :)

[lizbud]

I'm very sorry that Aneko is in such distress at this stage of
her life.:( It's good that the Vet was able to give her more time
and that he can help her feel some better.

I know she is too loved to let her suffer. Feel better soon
little Aneko.

[amoore]

Micki I just found this! I am so sorry for what you must be going through! I know that all this is ruff on your heart! My prayers and hopes go out for You, your family and Aneko.

Hugs to you and Aneko!

[clara4457]

I am so sorry that you are all going through this. You are all in my thoughts and I know that you and your husband will make the best decision for Aneko. {{{{HUGS}}}}

[tatsxxx11]

Wondering how little Aneko is doing today:confused: Hoping for an encouraging report.

[micki76]

Originally posted by tatsxxx11
Wondering how little Aneko is doing today:confused: Hoping for an encouraging report.

Thanks for asking, Sandra. :) She's about the same. No more big seizures, but still not "with it". She didn't run from me yesterday when I went to put her eye ointment in, which is unusual. She doesn't mind the ointment, just me. lol.

[aly]

Oh micki, I am so very sorry. This reminds me SO much of little Peka :( :( :( :( :(

When rescuing geriatric dogs, I guess that is something that we have to accept. We need to fill their life with love and comfort until God decides their souls are ready to move on.

Aneko wouldn't even be here right now if it weren't for your love and care. Thank you for everything you've done. When it is time for her to cross over to the Bridge, she will go knowing what love is and knowing what having a home is.

Peka was the first animal I've ever had to make the decision for. It wasn't easy at all. In fact, I had the phone in my hand ready to cancel the appointment. I kept thinking I could just give her another day, or another week, or another month .... But that wouldn't have been fair to her.

I know you will make the right decision and please know that I support you and am so grateful for the life that you have shown Aneko.

[tatsxxx11]

I can't say it any better than Aly did. You are truly a blessing to this sweet little one micki. Thank you so much for being there for her and whatever the coming days may bring, we're here for you. Please give Aneko a hug for me:)

[Pam]

I am sorry I am just reading this now, but wanted to also send you some (((hugs))) as you go through this with precious Aneko. Just recently I enjoyed so much the picture you posted of her with her little tongue sticking out.

I remember Aly going through this with Peka. It is truly the heart wrenching part of loving a pet. Please know that we support you in anything that you may need to do in the future. You have been an excellent mommy to Aneko and given much love to this senior sweetie. (((more hugs)))

[Sudilar]

Sending prayers your way for Aneko. Hang in there and I hope she can pull through this episode. She kind of sounds like she is going through something Killian goes through when his liver is not working well. The toxins build up in his brain and he is "out of it". It is called hepatic encephalopathy.

Hugs to Aneko (and your family, too).

[micki76]

It's so odd, one moment she's afraid and lost and the next she's nearly normal Aneko. She's had no more seizures and seems almost back to "normal" which isn't normal, but the only way we've ever known her to be.

I will tell y'all that were the decision mine, she would probably be at the bridge already. I don't want to push Michael on this and have him feel I made the choice for him. They have a very special relationship and I don't want to ever make him feel like I pushed before he was ready. I know it won't be much longer. He's already talked about it a few times. He just has to get there.

Thank you all for your kind thoughts and words. :)

[amoore]

I thought I would check in again. and tell you I am so sorry for you and your family. Micki what ever happens I'm here for you. My heart goes out to you.

Huggs to you and Michael and Aneko from me.

[anna_66]

Micki I'm so sorry to hear about Aneko:(
I know your husband will do the right thing when the time comes.
{HUGS} and prayers for Aneko.

[countrycowgirl]

OH MICKI I JUST SAW THIS THREAD........ANEKO AND YOUR FAMILY WILL BE IN MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERSI REALLY DON'T KNOW WHAT ELSE TO SAY {{{{{REALLY REALLY BIG HUG}}}}}}

[shais_mom]

Micki I am so sorry I missed this thread.....
Please know you, Michael, and Aneko, the rest of the furry crew, are in my thoughts and prayers.

[lovemyshiba]

Just thinking of you all this morning, and hoping little Aneko is doing better.:)

[RubyMutt]

I just found this thread :(

My heart is breaking for you, Michael, and Aneko. Poor thing :( You will all be in my thoughts.

[tatsxxx11]

How's Aneko doing today? (Paws crossed) Hoping for an encouraging update. Know that I'm thinking of you all. Check in when you can micki.

[amoore]

Micki how is Aneko? Hope everything is ok.

[Cincy'sMom]

Just wanted to let you know we are thinking of all of you and hoping Aneko is doing well.

[countrycowgirl]

I WAS JUST CHECKING IN TO SEE HOW ANEKO IS DOING

[micki76]

Thanks everyone. Sorry, I was out of town for most of this weekend and very busy once I got home. She's relly about the same. Doesn't eat unless we put her food on a paper plate or the floor. :confused: Don't know why, it's like she's scared of the food bowls suddenly. Still no more seizures, so hopefully that's going to happen minimally. :) Today, she's actually been friendly with me and I morbidly joked that she must be going to die soon if she's being nice to me. She wanted me to pet her. Scary! Seriously, she hates me and this is pretty unusual for her to want to me near me.

I just don't know. Time will tell, but for now she's in no pain and seems ok. :)

[amoore]

Thankyou micki for the up-date. Aneko is just realizing what a good mommy you are. That is strange about her fear of the plates. Maybe she just wants to keep you from haveing to wash dishes?:confused: :)

I hope you are ok. We missed you.:)

[lovemyshiba]

Originally posted by micki76

I just don't know. Time will tell, but for now she's in no pain and seems ok. :)

That's good to hear!!!

You all are still in my prayers!!

[cloverfdx]

Oh Micki i am sorry to hear Aneko has not been well i will keep her in my thoughts and prayers along with you, Michael Chester and Millie.

You have given Aneko alot of love and care since taking her in and are a wonderful doggie Mama *Hugs*

Takecare.

[ramanth]

Hang in there Aneko! I hope you start feeling better soon.

[RobiLee]

Oh, Micki, this is heartbreaking. I will be keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers.

Hugs...Robin

[cloverfdx]

Just wondering how Aneko is doing today, i hope she is feeling better. Thoughts and prayers still on the way for the little sweety.

Takecare Micki {{Hugs}}

[lovemyshiba]

How is the little sweetie today?

Just thinking of you, check in when you can.