Graham is not well

Well Graham is not any better or worse, so for now we're sticking threw it. I am only going to end his suffering if I notice a decline in his already sick state. I love him, and I am doing the best for him that I can. We trust the vet we're taking him to and we spent a lot of money having him tested for his illness. We had the 3 other vets at the clinic look over the x-rays and they all had the same conclusion. No point in having to go bankrupt taking him to another vet when we're confindent with our vet. We love that vet and my husbands' mom has been taking her dogs to that vet for 20 years now.

I had a very close friend staying at our house and watching my pets while I was on vacation. I would never have anyone but a trusted person watch my babies. They are, after all, my furchildren and I have always taken wonderful care of them. I have never denied them the best food/vet care/etc and I am a responsible pet owner. I did take Boone with me, but wasn't able to take Kersey because she gets so car sick and couldn't take Graham because he's not supposed to exercise or stay out in the hot weather for long, and no walks for Graham for his 90 day treatment.

So sofar, Graham is not going anywhere. Thank you all so much for the prayers, keep them coming, because our special boy is still not eating much, although he's eaten a hotdog a day for the past several days. I did open a can of food and he ate a spoonful of it before he turned up his nose, so he's getting at least SOMETHING in him, even tho it's not nearly enough for his body weight and size.

I'll keep you all posted on any new updates on our special boy. Thanks again for the prayers and well-wishes. It really means a lot to me, my husband, and to Graham.

Hugs and prayers.

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Originally Posted by AdoreMyDogs

I did open a can of food and he ate a spoonful of it before he turned up his nose, so he's getting at least SOMETHING in him, even tho it's not nearly enough for his body weight and size.

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We will hang onto this bit of encouraging news Leslie. At least what little he is taking in, he is keeping down. My RB dog, Ashley, wanted to eat but couldn't keep anything down at all. It is so sad watching all of this. I often wished that she could talk and let me know if anything hurt. I hope Graham isn't in any pain. ((((hugs))))

Hugs and kisses to Graham and family!! Please eat your food sweetheart :( I'm still praying hard for all of you.

I haven't been posting much at PT, but I just wanted you to know that I have been following this thread about Graham. My heart goes out to you and I know how hard this must be for you. I'm keeping Graham in my thoughts and hoping for a positive turn around for him.

{{HUGS}}

Thanks for the update Leslie! Keep eating that food Graham! :)

Prayers and hugs leslie & Graham.he is such a sweet soul & I hope he
is able to turn this around. Please get well Graham. Your momma is so
worried about you.

So happy to read that Graham has shown some interest in eating again! Come on sweet boy, keep it up

Prayers continuing. {{hugs}}

Thank you for taking the time to let us know what is transpiring. I know how devastating this must be for you to see your Graham having these problems. We are still hoping that the medication will kick in and give him a chance at recovery.

I just don't know how to know if he's ready to be at peace and go to the rainbow bridge. I just don't know with Graham. A part of me thinks he might be ready to quit his fight and another part of me is just hanging on to the hope that he might want to keep fighting. I just don't know how to tell with him.

He eats about 2 tablespoons of food a day and that's just not enough to keep him alive. It takes 1/2 a day (usually) before he accepts any food, and even then it's just not nearly enough.

He is very weak, tired, sad, and he appears to be very uncomfortable or be in pain. I wish he would give me a sure sign that he either wants to keep fighting or he's ready to give up. I want to do the right thing and I just don't know what that is. My heart is so torn and confused.

Leslie,

Listen to your heart. YOU know that he's declining and may be in pain. But he can't tell you. Do what you think is right. Only you can make that ultimate, unselfish decision.

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He eats about 2 tablespoons of food a day and that's just not enough to keep him alive. It takes 1/2 a day (usually) before he accepts any food, and even then it's just not nearly enough.

He is very weak, tired, sad, and he appears to be very uncomfortable or be in pain. I wish he would give me a sure sign that he either wants to keep fighting or he's ready to give up. I want to do the right thing and I just don't know what that is. My heart is so torn and confused

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If you re-read your post, I think you've got your answer.

((((HUGS)))) honey

Donna

I totally agree with moosmom. I'm so, so sorry you are having to deal with this I know how hard it must be. :( You both are in my thoughts. (((Hugs)))