My little Maggie Bear!!

[ClockworkOrange]

He also said he prays for this "Little kid" to trick him again, I am not overly religious but what a sweet thing to say..........

Going slightly off topic but reading the above, I too am the same but when I come on TE Forum I feel really close to you guys, despite the distance and at times I feel so upset and actually find myself saying similar things, I guess it's not such a bad thing.

Anyway Amanda, still have my fingers crossed and it's good reading how things are going.

Hugs to little Maggie Bear.

Clock

[Aggie_Ama]

Well the news this morning wasn't as good on paper. Her values dropped over the weekend but not substantially. The vet offered that we could leave her another night but at some point it seems in vain, she is still double what she should be and at nearly a week of hospital at this point. We decided to bring her home and enjoy whatever time she has left. He said one more night of hospital might mean one more day on her overall life. But really does that mean one day she spent at their hospital? We don't have a way of knowing and in our hearts know she needs to come home. She needs hugs, we need hugs. She was so damn happy last night to see us and eat and love on us. He did tell us we can't leave her there forever, that is not fair to Maggie or us, visiting for one hour a day (and we have been by nearly every day she was there). Another night likely will provide help but it would probably be minimal, he did say it was fair to her to come home. We are still trying subcu but I don't think we have many nights, at least we have this one. Bad day to not wear waterproof mascara for sure.

[Brandi]

I think you should bring her home and spoil her rotten! She wants to be with you and your dh more then she wants to be at the vet that I am sure of. Enjoy her as much as you can with the time you have with her. I have lost animals way to young and wish i had taken the time to enjoy them more. You just never know how much time you will ever have. Spend this time with her. Good luck and (((((hugs)))))) to you all.

[Aggie_Ama]

For all the anger I cannot put into words. My mom knows a miniature schnauzer breeder, a good one that does genetic testing and the like. She said they do not breed the girls until they are TWO and only allow TWO litters before retirement. We got Maggie right before her fourth birthday and she had already had "3 or 4" litters. I am assuming the bred her young, frequently and without much care for her health. My poor beautiful girl, I am just glad we got to love her more than she ever knew those first four years.

[bmccasland]

Can the vet leave in a heprin lock IV and show you how to give her fluids? Either that or just show you how to attach the needle to the bag and tell you how many cc's she needs? I was giving Erin 100 cc's daily for the last couple of weeks of her life, and if I can do it solo, you certainly give Maggie fluids.

I think bringing her home is the best medicine. There living, and quality of life. Frankly I'd be much happier at HOME!!!

[smilingcat]

Hi Amanda,

Beth and Brandi is right. Home is the best place, being loved, cared in a familiar setting with familiar smell. sub-cue isn't that hard. Emotionally it was hard to administer to my cats. I know I had more difficult time than my cat.

Take a day or two off and spend some long time together. It helped my cat Murphy and it helped me. I sat on the couch with him in my lap and I just read books to pass the time. Stroked his head, his ear... He enjoyed the soothing touch of his mom. That's the important thing for maggie bear too. To feel comfortable.

I wish you well and peace to Magie Bear, she has a wonderful mom.
sincerely,
smilingcat

[BleeckerSt_Girl]

Amanda,
It sounds like the vet IV treatment did not turn things around for Maggie this weekend. I'm so sorry.
I know this is a terribly sad sad time right now. But the best you can do now is shower Maggie with love, which you are doing. I'm glad you have her home now. Keep in mind that she doesn't know anything except that she doesn't feel too good and that you are pouring attention all over her. She must be happy about that.
Do keep giving her sub-cu water. being dehydrated is not comfortable from what I have read, so keeping her fluids up as best you can will make her more comfortable for her last few days. After a while she will not want to eat anymore. I guess for me that was the point where I would help them 'cross over'.
Again, I am so very sorry.
Maggie has been so very lucky to have such a love-filled life with you. Just keep thinking how lucky and well loved she has been...her happy life...all because of you and your family.