Rough couple of days with our Murphy, but we're ok

[Sara luvs her Tinky]

Poor Murphy and you!!

You guys will be in my prayers..
Hope you are feeling better soon Murphy!!!!

[Logan]

Originally posted by Joannie
Have you tried Rescue remedy, it is for relaxation w/o drugs its a natural product sold in health food stores. I haven't tried it myself but was recommended from another group. Joannie

Thank you for that reminder, Joanie. I have not tried that. But I was told, by a good friend, that Melatonin might work. I have some of that because we had a heartworm positive foster dog that I needed to keep calm, so if she gets agitated, perhaps I'll try it. Right now, she is very content, as you can see in the pictures I took this morning. She's got to be exhausted after two days and a night of pacing and barking. Poor thing. Getting old is hard.

[pitc9]

I'm thinking about you both!!!

[Kona & Oreo's mom]

I'm so sorry that Murphy is feeling so miserable. I'll be praying for her to be comforted, and for you to get the rest you need to stay strong for her.
Best wishes,
Andrea

[4 Dog Mother]

I am sorry that Murphy is having problems. It is so hard to watch thedogs we love age age. Oreo has never been a loving type dog - she is very independent and wants everything done her way or else! But watching her confusion as she wakes up and is not sure where she is, having her try to jump in the car and miss because her eyesight is failing her, and just sleep so much longer and deeper than she ever did is difficult to watch.

As Amy said she now is incontinent at night, so she is on a medicine she will be on for the rest of her life. So far it is working, thank God, 'cause I can't imagine how it must feel to wake up and find you are cold and wet from your own urine!

I will pray for Murphy and you because I know exactly how much patience it takes to deal with this aging process - both in Oreo and me!!!!

[Logan]

Thanks, folks. Last night and today were better. Tonight has not been as good, but Scott has been here to see what I've been dealing with and to witness her cries and barks himself. We are quite worried. She seems to be more disoriented than ever tonight. We watched her walk into two distinct pieces of furniture when we were trying to get her to go outside tonight, and she has yelped and cried out, as if in pain, just lying in her bed. I'm not quite sure what to do, but we will keep a close eye on her and move her bed into our room tonight so that she can be near us.


We just want her to be comfortable.

[Pam]

Logan I'm sorry to read this but glad that Scott is home with you. I just don't know what to say. I have never experienced that in any of my dogs and have to agree it would be extremely distressing. (((Hugs))) to you, Scott and Murphy.

[anna_66]

Oh Logan I'm so sorry to hear that Like Pam said, I'm glad Scott is home with you. I know how hard it is to be alone and have them feel like that.
Murphy is still in my prayers.

[Kfamr]

I'm very sorry Logan.
This thread has me worried and upset, and I just can't help but you feel bad for you, Scott, and sweet Murphy. Hugs to all of you there...

[PJ's Mom]

Poor Murphy. Prayers coming your way sweet girl.

[Rachel]

I too know of the type of situation you are dealing with. It brings back memories of Tizzie's last year. One thing that you can be thankful for is not having to deal with lots of snow and below zero temperatures and having to take her outside and her not knowing what she is supposed to do out there. The one benefit we had with Tizzie was that she slept a lot. It was the only time she was at peace.

It is so stressful to see them in this condition and not being able to comfort them or provide the necessary relief to what is bothering them. I know you don't want to give up on Murphy just yet, but maybe it is time to sort out for yourself what defines the stage at which Murphy is suffering more than she is living. The process to that stage is so gradual that sometimes it is difficult to say okay, it is here. Did I make the right decision? I still don't know. I guess I want so badly for you to have a better handle on it than I did or know in your heart what is right better than I did and maybe that isn't possible. Maybe we all have to just fight this battle the best we can and so be it.

[lovemyshiba]

Just thinking of you and Murphy today Logan.
Still praying that everything is ok.

[GoldenRetrLuver]

Poor Murphy.. that sweet girl doesn't need to feel this way. Keep us updated, Logan.. sending hugs and good wishes your way.

[Sudilar]

Oh no, Logan, I just read this now! It is so sad to hear that Murphy is having problems. I hope there is something that can be done to help her feel better. I know how hard it must be on you and Scott to feel so helpless. I will go light a candle now for dear Murphy. Hugs.

[Logan]

Thank you all, so much, for remembering our Murphy in your prayers. After such a rough night, last night, she had a pretty good day today! She wanted to be where we were and if we didn't have her there, she let us know, loudly! She is sleeping hard right now, although I will wake her shortly to take her outside one more time, and move her bed into our room for the night. She seems to do better if she is near to one of us, although I was up at 1 am with her this morning.

Funny how so often I quickly say "______ is in my prayers", but rarely have I had to ask for prayers and good thoughts. I feel very fortunate that this is the case. It means a lot to know that you are all out there, hoping for good things for our girl.

I'll keep you posted.

Love,
Logan