My little Maggie Bear!!

[Blueberry]

Oh Amanda - my heart is breaking for you, your DH and your little Maggie Bear. You're trusting your heart, which is the right thing to do. She'll tell you when it's time. Until then, shower her with love and treats (as I know you will). You'll look back on these memories and treasure them - even though they'll still hurt like h3ll.

Hugs,

CA

[Aggie_Ama]

No one told Maggie how sick she is. When the vet tech (one of the many she loves brought her in) she started bouncing on her. Then she heard the vets voice (Maggie is blind) and ran to him then we called her and she bounded over to us jumping on DH and then me, then DH, then me. She wore herself out being so excited! The vet tech came in and showed us how to do SubCu which Maggie doesn't mind at all right now and that is good because with her frail condition she is getting 100 cc two times a day.

We brought her home and she bounced right to the backdoor then came in and went straight to her water dish. Made up a good ol' bowl of "gruel" and she ate it like they hadn't been feeding her. Wandered around the living room part of the evening, then made herself at home in her bed. We know she is on borrowed time because her values are still extremely elevated and it is very unlikely subcu will bring her down but last night was a gift.

Thank you all for the support. Most of my family has been there but at the same time think we are crazy for fighting for her. My husband's stepmom yesterday told me we should put her to sleep. My mom just reminds me that my Pawpaw let his cat suffer.

[PamNY]

I'm so glad she's enjoying herself, and that you are treasuring each precious moment. I wouldn't think too much about what others say. You are in tune with her, and you will know when it is time.

Pam

[BleeckerSt_Girl]

What Pam said. It doesn't sound like Maggie is suffering right now. Enjoy life with her for now. You are already prepared.

[Aggie_Ama]

This morning Maggie stopped eating. She is having trouble getting up. Last night she had energy but this morning none. I just got off the phone with the vet and he said to bring her in tomorrow morning but without saying it he said we were likely bringing her in for the end. I know it, DH knows it so why can't I stop crying? He said we can keep her comfortable by giving her subcu 4x today. I have plans for a 2 hr mtn ride which I am still going on because it is sunny and I need a diversion.

We had decided last week to plant a Texas Mountain Laurel in the backyard for Maggie, I hope DH's nursery has one and we can plant it this week. I am glad it is a slow week at work. Thanks everyone who followed and held my hand virtually through this.

[Blueberry]

Oh, Amanda. I'm so sorry for you, DH and your little Maggie. Hugs to you all.

[OakLeaf]

(((((Amanda, Maggie & DH)))))

I'm glad you had a few more good days together. I'm so sorry that they seem to have come to an end. Keeping you all in my thoughts.

[BleeckerSt_Girl]

Thinking of you and your family. These past few days were a real gift for both you and Maggie. You will get through this terribly hard part. Later on you will feel better inside knowing that you did everything you could to keep her healthy and happy. My heart goes out to you.

[Blueberry]

Thank you all for the support. Most of my family has been there but at the same time think we are crazy for fighting for her. My husband's stepmom yesterday told me we should put her to sleep. My mom just reminds me that my Pawpaw let his cat suffer.

Trust yourself and your DH. Enjoy your time with her. You will know when the time comes - animals do have a way of telling us - as Lisa said, you're already prepared. They don't know you and her as well as you do. Please don't let that cloud your happy memories.

CA

[ClockworkOrange]

Hmmmmm, people so like to interfere, especially family!

What better way to be, than giving little Maggie Bear umpteen hugs and cuddles.

Don't mean to go off topic but that was the one upsetting thing when my little budgie was very poorly, I just could not cuddle him up, he would have freaked and probably keeled over.

No, you keep close to your little Maggie Bear.

More hugs and nice things coming across the pond for Maggie & Co.

Clock

[bmccasland]

Aggie-Ama - Pox on the relatives! Maggie is happy to be home and she loves you unconditionally. That's obvious. She knows she's home, safe and loved. Good luck wth the twice daily IV therapy. It'll be a challenge, but it will make sure her kidneys gets the fluids they need. Unfortunately, eventually the sticks will become more difficult as her skin becomes scarred. Yeah, I missed a few times sticking Erin, and managed to stab myself a time or two. I hope Maggie is a cooperative patient.

[Aggie_Ama]

Beth- So far other than the other night (see my gross thread) they are going okay. The vet recommended moving to her rump and shoulders. We tried the rump that night with no luck. We may try it again soon though.

Otherwise Maggie still has a lot of energy for her. She LOVES her soupy food. Unfortunately all the fluids mean she is having accidents while I am at work. I do not live close enough to come home. Fortunately it is on tile and she seems to be okay in spite of it. She has access to plenty of water and a rather large area of the tiled area so she doesn't have to stay directly with her accident if she has one, neither does Heidi. It is so clear I am actually not sure some days she hasn't run into her water which she frequently does.

We have a working neighborhood so a neighbor letting her out isn't an option and with her being blind a doggie door wouldn't be. But I think it is okay. I am still shocked at her energy level, I don't expect us to have many more days but I still have to go get another bag to get us throw the weekend coming and I didn't expect that.

[jesvetmed]

I'm glad Maggie is feeling frisky despite her illness. Enjoy your time with her. It is hard when you have to be trying to medicate, etc, all the time. Try to find the humor in it and as long as she seems perky and you are happy, then that's all that matters. Good thoughts going out to you and Maggie.

[BleeckerSt_Girl]

I don't expect us to have many more days but I still have to go get another bag to get us throw the weekend coming and I didn't expect that.

Sounds like maybe you should get more than one.