My little Maggie Bear!!

**bmccasland** · 01-21-2009, 04:05 AM

So sorry to hear Maggie is doing poorly and had to go back to the hospital. Hope she gets to feeling better soon.

**Aggie_Ama** · 01-21-2009, 05:49 AM

Thanks ladies. I had a good cry last night you know the wheezing, alligator tear popping kind. I still feel really bummed for the little bear and anxious. We have fur children not the human kiddos, it is amazing how much emotional value you invest in your pets. My husband the eternal optimist says she will pull through, hope is all we got. I wish I could bottle his enthusiam. He was diagnosed with crohns and put on IV therapy indefinitely, his response to me saying I felt bad for him "I just play with the hand I am dealt, all you can do." One of the most profound things anyone has ever said to me. So we will let Maggie play her hand.

The vet said if he thought it wasn't worth a shot he wouldn't have offered it but we got a fighter and if we can afford it we should let her try. So we are. He compared the way she feels to the flu, she feels awful but she isn't in physical pain. Like you can hold her and cuddle her without her wimpering. I really worried we weren't doing right by Maggie by keeping trying but the vet thinks that is the best thing to do if we can.

**BleeckerSt_Girl** · 01-21-2009, 06:31 AM

If she pulls through I imagine you would have to keep her on subcutaneous water shots every day or every other day for long term. Not everyone is prepared to do this. Ask your vet about that issue.

I'm sorry she's having such a struggle. I know it's terribly painful for you.

**smilingcat** · 01-21-2009, 07:26 AM

Dear Maggie Bear,

We all have our thoughts on you and wish you a speedy recovery. You have a wonderful momma, your dad has lots of positive energy for you and your doctor sounds very nice so hang in there.

from my family with 14 fur babies,
smilingcat

**badger** · 01-21-2009, 08:08 AM

sending good thoughts and positive vibes. Please take good care of yourself, too!

**gingerale** · 01-21-2009, 10:42 AM

I'm so sorry. Keeping your little fur baby in my thoughts and hope that she gets her own miracle.

**tzvia** · 01-21-2009, 05:28 PM

Sending good vibes and prayers!

**Aggie_Ama** · 01-21-2009, 10:24 AM

Originally Posted by BleeckerSt_Girl

If she pulls through I imagine you would have to keep her on subcutaneous water shots every day or every other day for long term. Not everyone is prepared to do this. Ask your vet about that issue.

He is think every other day or maybe every third day. We don't like it but it is a better option than euthanization. It would unfortunately probably not keep her in the clear for long, not as long as she deserves.

**emily_in_nc** · 01-21-2009, 10:36 AM

Aw, I'm so sorry to hear that she has taken a bad turn again. It is very, very hard, I know....

**Aggie_Ama** · 01-23-2009, 05:47 AM

Thanks Jes. Unfortunately I just got off the phone with the vet. After having her there since Tuesday night on aggressive IV fluids the BUN only came down 6 pts from 104 to 98. The PHOS dropped quite a bit but is still elevated. The CREA didn't really budge.

The option is hospitalize over the entire weekend and hope for a miracle or bring her home and try Sub-Cu. I am leaning towards just bringing her home and letting her be with us. I mean last time we hospitalized 6 days and got 3 weeks. I just don't think we are going to get what we want from continuing to keep her in the hospital. The worst is my husband already paid for a mountain bike race tomorrow, I don't want to go anywhere tonight. I want to stay home and hold my little bear. The best is sitting at work crying and not wanting to tell my male bosses I cannot deal with having a sick dog.

**bmccasland** · 01-23-2009, 06:46 AM

(((((((Aggie_Ama & Maggie))))))

Sometimes being at home, being quiet is the best medicine, and it sounds like you've reached that point. Hope you have a good weekend. Sigh.

**OakLeaf** · 01-23-2009, 07:17 AM

(((((((Amanda & Maggie)))))))

I'm sure that you and Maggie are more important to your DH than his race.

And you might be surprised about your boss, too, I know I've gotten outpourings of sympathy from males I really didn't expect to (and I've also had females repeatedly express that they felt no attachment to their pets, fwiw). If you're not getting anything done at work anyhow, can you take a personal day?

Keeping the prayers coming.

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