It's Rosie's turn to go to the RB :*(

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08-08-2003, 10:56 PM
I Love Brian, Forever <3

It's Rosie's turn to go to the RB :*(

As I am typing this, my mom is in her room, with Rosie's head on her lap, crying.

She's not eating, drinking or going outside and all of this just started today. She's been having a harder time breathing lately, due to the fluids around her heart, the Lasix just isn't working anymore. I told my mom to talk to the vet about upping the dosage and I told her that maybe Rosie's just not feeling well today, but you can see it in Rosie's eyes. She's ready to give up.

:( :( :( :( :( :( :(

She said she doesn't know if she'll make it through the night, but she said if she does, she's bringing her to the vet tomorrow. Rosie is a 9.5 yr old Rottweiler.

DAMN IT
08-08-2003, 11:05 PM
magcpen

How sad. :( I wish her and you the best of luck.
08-08-2003, 11:13 PM
binka_nugget

Prayers on the way...I hope she has a peaceful night tonight and hopefully makes it through.
08-08-2003, 11:17 PM
I Love Brian, Forever <3

Thank you, magcpen and binka.

:( :( :(
08-08-2003, 11:21 PM
joycenalex

i am sorry for your mom and you.
08-09-2003, 12:05 AM
Foam

I'm incredibly sorry. :( You'll be in my thoughts, and I wish you and your family the best of luck..
-hugs-
08-09-2003, 12:37 AM
tomkatzid

We're very sorry to hear this, Rosie you are in our thoughts and prayers.......tom and katz
08-09-2003, 12:56 AM
GoldenRetrLuver

I'm very sorry about Rosie...:( Keeping you, your mom, and Rosie in my prayers hoping everything works out. It's so hard..:(
08-09-2003, 05:42 AM
Sevens

I am so sorry:(
08-09-2003, 07:30 AM
anna_66

Sorry to hear this.

How is Rosie doing this morning?
I will keep her in my thoughts.

{{{HUGS}}}
Anna
08-09-2003, 09:24 AM
primabella

Any news? I feel terrible...I'm sorry :(
08-09-2003, 10:17 AM
Karen

Rosie is loved, and will always be a part of you. Remember that, and maybe letting go won't be quite as hard.
08-09-2003, 01:26 PM
cocker_luva

did she make it through the night. :( i hope she did, and i hope that she will get better. but if it is her time to go, just let her go; i bet she had a wonderful life. :)

*also i was wondering why it is called Rainbow Bridge? my dad asked me and i didn't know. I really haven't thought about it, so i'm asking all of you.
08-09-2003, 01:58 PM
Aspen and Misty

::hugs::

I'm so sorry to hear this :( I hope she is ok, but do rember she has had the best life any pup could ask for and that you and your mom were wonderful to her ::hugs::

if you ever need to talk I'm only an Im away, Melony506 or you can pm me I know how hard it is to loose a dog.

::Hugs::
Ash
08-09-2003, 02:52 PM
I Love Brian, Forever <3

THANK YOU, ALL OF YOU, For all of your KIND words and thoughts and for being there.

**GOOD NEWS ABOUT ROSIE**

She is going to be okay!!!!!!!!!

We took her to the vet this morning at 7:30am and left 6 hours later. The vet had to work us in, which was very kind of them to do.

Anyway, she had blood work done and x-rays of her heart. Her heart looks fine and the bloodwork is not it's best but it's no where near bad. The vet even said it looks like she doesn't need the lasix, because he didn't see any fluid around her heart!!!! :eek: :eek:

Rosie is about 200 lbs. That could have been cause by hypo-thyroid disease, they are not sure yet, we will get the second blood test results on Tuesday. If that should be the case, she will immediately be put on medication to treat that. As for the having the hard time breathing, they believe her lungs are being restricted due to the fat.

Due to Rosie's obesity, she is now on a low-calorie diet and needs to lose 70 lbs. in order to survive. We will work our hardest to get her to lose that.

After 9.5 years, our Rosie is still going strong!

Once again, THANK YOU, ALL OF YOU, for being so kind and for your prayers. Bless you all. :) :D
08-09-2003, 02:54 PM
GoldenRetrLuver

~HUGE sigh~

Thank god shes okay!!! :D Just needs to loose a few pounds. ;)
08-09-2003, 04:09 PM
MaxandSpike'sMom

I'm so relieved to read that Rosie is going to be ok.
I will keep her in my prayers however, that she stays strong!!!

~Emily (lovemyshiba)
08-09-2003, 04:30 PM
primabella

Way to go Rosie! :D

I hope she can only get better :D
08-09-2003, 05:43 PM
Amber

Thank God! Im so gald she will be alright!! Im so happy!! Just loose them pounds rosie girl!~
08-09-2003, 05:50 PM
binka_nugget

THANK GOD! :D She gave us quite a scare..I'm glad she's still kickin at 9 years.
08-09-2003, 06:22 PM
tatsxxx11

That is the BEST news I've heard in days!!:D Oh, Rosie, you sweetie!!:) I'm so happy to read the happy news! Stick to that diet, Rosie girl!!:)
08-09-2003, 06:50 PM
joycenalex

alex the wonder dog is on thyroid meds. when he got stable on his soloxine(brand i use) his excess 15# melted off him. shop around for the best price.
08-09-2003, 07:54 PM
Sudilar

Glad to hear that Rosie is going to be ok!!! :D Good luck on your diet. Shiloh will tell you that it is no fun!!!! Hugs!!!
08-09-2003, 10:18 PM
DoggiesAreTheBest

Glad to hear that Rosie is going to be OK. I am sure it is very difficult seeing her in pain. Best of luck to Rosie with her diet!
08-09-2003, 10:41 PM
anna_66

This is wonderful news!

Angus is also on thyroid meds. He was up to 116 and lost 10 lbs after being on the meds for 1 month!
Good luck with your diet Rosie!
08-09-2003, 11:01 PM
cocker_luva

Go Rosie! Go Rosie! Go Rosie! what a fighter! good girl, but don't ever scare everyone like that again. :D
08-10-2003, 01:26 PM
ChrisH

So glad that Rosie is going to be okay!:)
08-10-2003, 03:59 PM
Logan

:) I was afraid to read all the way through this. What wonderful news!!! I hope that the problem is the thyroid. That can be treated and she will feel so much better after losing some weight! :)

Logan