Today we had to say goodbye to one of the puppies, and it was quite a shock and so very sad. Our "Big Girl", sweet Miss Orange/#2, started suffering terrible seizures this morning after having a great day yesterday and no evidence of a problem at bedtime last night. This morning she was racked with tonic-clonic seizures and foaming at the mouth. Dr. Gregard at White Rock Veterinary Hospital prescribed some valium to administer during the seizures, but told us that her prognosis was "very poor". When we returned home and she was seizing again, we realized that it was time to let her go. I stayed with her and held her all afternoon at the animal hospital until it was time, and her last hours were peaceful and warm.
Hannah and everyone else had a good day. After the painful ordeal with Miss Orange ("if she could go downhill so suddenly, any of them could!"), we were heartened to see that the other pups grew well today. They are all on antibiotics now in addition to their milk supplement, and they all really like the sweet, fruity-smelling stuff. We are looking forward to just relaxing with the dogs tomorrow and giving lots of TLC to the whole crew. I promise some cute puppy photos tomorrow.
2 comments:
Such courage under heart-break. You definitely are dedicated, loyal and gentle to your babies.
I'm sorry ...
I still stand in awe of the way the three of you made your decision to care, are sticking with it, and are so careful with your daily weighing, feeding, blogging and constant care...
Much love to you all. Mom
Oh no. I am so sad. I am still so certian that this dog family could have no better care than what they are getting now. Miss Orange was very loved for the short time she was alive.
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