doublesharp
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Sad news today. My youngest dog, Squirt, 10 yoa, is nearing the Rainbow Bridge unless God grants us miracle. Acute kidney failure. He's lost about 40% of his body weight and will not eat. Long story but I need to tell it.
In April noticed he was really straining and flexing when he peed. Stream was weak too so we took him to the vet. It was a bad urinary tract infection. Took 6 weeks of antibiotics and blood levels were near normal at the end. He was leaking a little but his appetite was good and his energy level was good. We walked hard daily and he loved life. About 2 weeks ago his appetite slowed, then about 4 days ago he just lost his appetite completely and just laid around. Losing wt fast. Today vet says Squirt is about played out but she has seen massive hydration buy some good time so we're trying that.
Injected an IV into his back between his shoulder blades and a bag of fluid. Do it again Monday. If he doesn't rally it's his time. Way too good a dog to let suffer and waste away. My gut tells me it's the end of the line but I know God does unexplainable miracles and I would sure appreciate prayers on Squirt's behalf.
He's at home and in good spirits but not eating but a bite or two. I made him walk a little and we stayed in the yard a while. Doesn't seem to be in any pain, just out of steam. Breaks my heart.
My wife said we got Squirt the first w-end of August 10 years ago. I'm sure I've posted these pictures when they were fresh, ol Squirt has been a forum dog since day 1. Sure went by fast. I'm about as sad as I can ever recall being right now.
Squirt in his prime
Squirt in the back. Barney, age 13 in front. Picture is about a year ago. Barney is in good health.
Squirt at about 4 moths
In April noticed he was really straining and flexing when he peed. Stream was weak too so we took him to the vet. It was a bad urinary tract infection. Took 6 weeks of antibiotics and blood levels were near normal at the end. He was leaking a little but his appetite was good and his energy level was good. We walked hard daily and he loved life. About 2 weeks ago his appetite slowed, then about 4 days ago he just lost his appetite completely and just laid around. Losing wt fast. Today vet says Squirt is about played out but she has seen massive hydration buy some good time so we're trying that.
Injected an IV into his back between his shoulder blades and a bag of fluid. Do it again Monday. If he doesn't rally it's his time. Way too good a dog to let suffer and waste away. My gut tells me it's the end of the line but I know God does unexplainable miracles and I would sure appreciate prayers on Squirt's behalf.
He's at home and in good spirits but not eating but a bite or two. I made him walk a little and we stayed in the yard a while. Doesn't seem to be in any pain, just out of steam. Breaks my heart.
My wife said we got Squirt the first w-end of August 10 years ago. I'm sure I've posted these pictures when they were fresh, ol Squirt has been a forum dog since day 1. Sure went by fast. I'm about as sad as I can ever recall being right now.
Squirt in his prime
Squirt in the back. Barney, age 13 in front. Picture is about a year ago. Barney is in good health.
Squirt at about 4 moths
