Nik's health is failing...

• 07-01-2008 7:02 PM

  Laurelin_429 Joined on 11-06-2006 Texas/OK Posts 1,009 Points 100	Nik's health is failing... Reply Contact My dear 12 1/2 year old sheltie girl is really having a hard time. I just would like some prayers for her and some prayers for me to do what is best for her. I can tell it's getting to be that time. :(
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• 07-01-2008 9:38 PM

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  jessies_mom Joined on 09-10-2007 Indiana Posts 4,167 Points 40	Re: Nik's health is failing... Reply Contact  I'm so sorry. I'll be praying for both of you. Life isn't about waiting through the storm; it's about learning to dance in the rain. Janice
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• 07-01-2008 11:37 PM

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  calliecritturs Joined on 09-10-2007 Central Florida Posts 6,947 Points 1,955	Re: Nik's health is failing... Reply Contact Shelties can, at times, get really 'old' really fast.  My thots and prayers are with you.
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• 07-01-2008 11:42 PM

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  BEVOLASVEGAS Joined on 07-11-2006 Texas Posts 3,941 Points 605	Re: Nik's health is failing... Reply Contact We are keeping you & Nik in our thoughts & prayers. Amanda "Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, throughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming --- ' WOW, WHAT A RIDE!!!! ' " - Author Unknown
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• 07-01-2008 11:43 PM

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  willowchow Joined on 09-10-2007 Posts 6,108 Points 300	Re: Nik's health is failing... Reply Contact Oh, I'm sorry!  We will be praying for you both.
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• 07-03-2008 11:44 AM

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  cakana Joined on 09-10-2007 Cathy in Northern CA Posts 6,519 Points 360	Re: Nik's health is failing... Reply Contact I'm sorry you're having to face this. I know what a difficult decision it can be, but trust your heart that you'll know what to do. Until then, try to enjoy every minute of every day with her. ~ Cathy ~
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• 07-29-2008 5:05 PM

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  gradyupmybutt Joined on 09-10-2007 Pennsylvania Posts 8,239 Points 765	Re: Nik's health is failing... Reply Contact Lauren, I'm late to this, as usual.  I'm thinking of you & the gorgeous Nik.  Please give her some gentle kisses from me.
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• 08-01-2008 7:11 PM

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  spiritdogs Joined on 09-10-2007 Posts 9,940 Points 715

  Re: Nik's health is failing... Reply Contact  Prayers for a bit more "good time" and a peaceful crossing when the time comes.  Been there, and I understand how hard it is to see a friend diminish. Regional Director for Massachusetts, International Positive Dog Training Association Director, SeniorCare Pawsitive Connections Program AKC CGC Evaluator #3669 Therapy Dogs, Inc. Tester/Observer Sioux, CGC, TDInc. Maska, CGC, TDInc. Sequoyah, CGC Fergie, Retired Lap Dog, Age 19 Dancer, CGC, TDInc. (1989-2006) #1 Heart Dog "If you talk to the animals they will talk with you and you will know each other. If you do not talk to them you will not know them and what you do not know, you will fear. What one fears, one destroys." - Chief Dan George "The fidelity of a dog is a precious gift demanding no less binding moral responsibilities than the friendship of a human being. The bond with a true dog is as lasting as the ties of this earth can ever be." ~ Konrad Lorenz

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• 08-06-2008 6:19 PM

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  Laurelin_429 Joined on 11-06-2006 Texas/OK Posts 1,009 Points 100	Re: Nik's health is failing... Reply Contact Thanks guys, right now Nikki is doing very well. We put her on some new meds and she's been very happy. I know it's still coming, but I am grateful for these past few weeks of health for her.
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• 08-06-2008 6:32 PM

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  Mechanical Angel Joined on 04-24-2008 Posts 263 Points 100	Re: Nik's health is failing... Reply Contact Good thoughs to you Nikki!!!!! Wez hopz youz getz betta!!!!!!!!! Browie, Cuddie, and Possie. Army wives is the best show ever!!!!!!!
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• 08-09-2008 1:34 AM

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  Laurelin_429 Joined on 11-06-2006 Texas/OK Posts 1,009 Points 100

  Re: Nik's health is failing... Reply Contact It's about 12:30 at night. Nik is having a terrible time breathing. This week she's been fine this week and this past month on the new meds, but yesterday I noticed her cough a couple times. This morning she wouldn't take her medicine alone or with bread. Then tonight she is just lying there with her head at an odd angle off the ground and staring at me with this look that says 'Please help me, I don't know what's wrong with me'. It just breaks my heart. We're taking her in tomorrow to see if there is anything we can do. My heart tells me though that it will probably be nothing. With congestive heart failure there's not much you can do. We knew the arthritis medicine would aggravate the heart condition, but without those she can't walk. She's had a good month since starting them, so I'm grateful for that. She's had a good 6 months since January when we all thought she was going to die and I am thankful for that. We keep propping her head up to try to make it easier, but she keeps leaving and going back to the kitchen to rest, so we're trying to let her sleep. She's gotten lots and lots of petting from everyone today and several treats (which she still eats up). It's just been so hard after being at the neurologist with Hiro all day and then coming home to this. You know it's coming but it's still not easy.

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