Thank you ever so much for all the words of encouragement and the support so desperately needed at times such as these.
It was back to the vet yesterday a day earlier than usual as Bandits breathing had once again and so very quickly became laboured and short. The vet was only able to remove 60cc's of fluid so why she became so distressed we haven't a clue. The fluid accumulation has decreased but the time between taps has remained the same, if not ncreasing now. And again we are at a loss as to why.
Today her breathing is short, but her spirits seem better and her appetite is strong. But now her Mum is rather uncertain where to go from here. Our current vet must be out of town for two weeks beginning this Saturday and the thought of another vet seeing to Band's taps, working around their clinic hours and the stress she will more than likely have to endure is heart wrenching. We have been blessed with such a wonderful vet who on the most part has been seeing to her needs at our home and has been Band's doctor since she came into this world. Two weeks in the world of Chylothorax can seem like an eternity and my worst fear will be that the end may come soon and there will be a stranger there instead of our vet and more importantly our friend.
We are going to take the remainder of the week to watch, listen and assess my little girl. To determine if now we believe her quality of life is being compromised and make the decision as to what is best for her, to whether or not she is truly still a happy girl.
So my heart is aching and there is a pain I cannot describe, my only prayer now is for my little girl to tell me what she needs for her mum to do. Whatever her choice shall be I will stand by her until the very end no matter when that may come.