Marlin's turn to the vet. Status #9

[Scooter's Mom]

I am so sorry, Sandie. (Hugs) for you and the rest of your pups.
I do understand about how "when it rains, it pours".

[krazyaboutkatz]

I'm so sorry to hear this. I know you feel very overwhelmed and I hope that things will improve and all of your fluffs will heal up and start feeling better. Lots of prayers and positive thoughts are being sent their way.

[robinh]

It is so emotionally draining to have your babies sick. Especially when you love them so much. Hope things get better soon.

[Freedom]

Marlin had a rough night. At times, he kept one rear leg up, at times the other. I got the impression he wanted to hold both up with no weight on them. By the time we went to bed, his entire rear end was down and he couldn't get it up for anything. I had to carry him outside for his final pee, then in to my bedroom and get him settled in a pet bed for the night. (Then I had to do the same for Sugar! Of course Willy had to be locked in another room while I did all this so he wouldn't attack Marlin.)

Marlin got up at least once during the night, and hobbled around a bit. (This morning I see he flooded the kitchen again. Yeah, THAT is still going on as well.) When he returned to bed, he sat for a long time, and when he put his front end down he gave a loud groan.

Part of me thinks I best have x rays done tomorrow - Friday -- because other wise I will be having them done at the ER over the long (3 day) weekend. AND I get this awful thought that I will be called once they do the x rays, that he needs to be PTS (remember my one week foster, Ben).

The Tramadol helped only slightly; and of course it makes him sleep at the high dose he is on.

What to do, what to do. All very sad at this point.

[pomtzu]

Oh no - not my Marlin Darlin too. Sandie - you must be an emotional wreck at this point. We are sending out mega prayers and good vibes to him, to overcome this, and of course for Sugar too.

I feel your pain Sandie. It's so hard to see our furkids get old and get hit with all the problems that comes with it. {{{HUGS}}} to all three of you. Darn - this screen is getting so blurry..........

[Taz_Zoee]

Major LES here. I am so sorry this is all happening at once Sandie. Just stay strong and you will get through it. I am hoping beyond hope that the x-rays will be helpful in Marlin's recovery and not the alternative.

Big HUGS to you and gentle loves to the sick "kids".

[lizbud]

I am so sorry that Marlin is feeling so bad & everything seems to
be going downhill for you. Do you think a stronger pain med would help
him get around easier? Major (((Hugs))) from Indy. This too shall pass.