My dog Sally is sliping away from me!

[Guest Anonymous]

Hi guys,

We're having a terrible weekend, Sally my JR took a fit on Friday night and I ran the vet right away and he came out to see her. She's at the vets right now, he took her there and then and put her on a drip and asked me why I didn't call before then..................God! there was nothing wrong with her until the fit and even then I called the vet right away. I'm devasted by his remarks, I've always taken care of her and never gave a single thought to costs............it's not an issue but this vet is making me feel such a terrible parent........I've called the vet every 4 hours to see how see is doing, he won't let me visit, said she's too poorly and might not make it.....that she is still taking fits and he doesn't know why, all the more reason for me to see her! :cry: :cry: :cry:
Can I insist on seeing her? can he keep me away? :cry:

[Guest Anonymous]

He cannot keep you away from seeing your own dog but maybe he feels that it would be too stressful for you but the thing is you may feel its time to let her go and he may disagree with you. Have you considered getting a second opinion? The only thing is can you move her without making her more ill? Pets recover much better at home but as this is impractical if you cn cope then you visiting can be the best thing for hr and make her think everything is okay. Insist on seeing her and take her own bowl, food and bed/toys with you this will let her know its okay and you are there. You should aim to visit twice a day so she knows you will always come back to see her. Often the owners company can speed a recovery or make the pet feel much more safe. Once i saw a cat that was sitting perfectly still not eating and just staring for hrs until his owner came in with his favorite bed and special tuna. The cat ate and then settled down and went straight to sleep because he knew it was okay.

Good luck
Do get back to me and tell me what the vet said.

[Peng1zrule]

I don't beleive he can stop you from seeing your dog. However, he may feel your presence would strain her. I was not allowed to be with my dog when she was anesthesized for her spay, I was informed that if the owner is there, the dog will try to stay concious for the owner. If I were in your shoes, I know I would be down there raising cane until he allowed me in to see my dog; if she is truly fading fast, you have a right to be by her side.

[Guest Anonymous]

Did he even say what was causing these fits? Why she was having them? I first would want some answers as to what was wrong with Sally if it was me!! :x He cannot deny you that! Nor can he deny you the right to see your Sally! But I feel like once you know what is wrong with her you will be able to make a choice on your own as to whether you can handle it or not.
Bring her a blanket or soft animal. If she is having "fits" of the twitching jerking kind you do not want anything hard in the kennel or crate at the vets office with her as this might hurt her. :cry:

Is or was she jerking, twitching, and etc???
Keep your chin up! :)

[Guest Anonymous]

I want to thank everyone's kindness and help but I've lost her. I did get to be beside her for a while and she took a fit during that time and never came out of it...................I'm heartbroken.

Look after your babies and give them hugs and cuddles from me

[Guest Anonymous]

Toni I am sorry to hear of your loss!! Remember the good times and the smiles she brought to your face!!

[Guest Anonymous]

I am very sorry to hear of your loss and hope that you have room in your heart for another dog. Although a new dog will never replace your previous dog I personally feel that they can help you grieve and get over your loss, especially as you appear to have a lot to offer a dog.

Just remember that you were there at the end and she will have been waiting for you and you will have made the end that much easier for her-well done for being such a caring and dedicatd owner!