My Old Dog

CalifgirlinOk · 11-07-2009, 10:20 PM

I type this with tears in my eyes.There's a few members who have remembered me talking about my Pom named Scotty.He's the first and only dog I have ever owned in my lfe.Seabeescotty bought him for me and he's way over 10yrs old. Today I noticed that his bottom didn't look right.It looked to me that it was some what blown out.It's common for that breed of dog when they age.I know what I need to do BUT it's ripping my heart out.I dont want him to feel pain.What I'm trying say is I need feed back from all you and keep in mind my heart is hurting.

ArkansasHunter · 11-07-2009, 10:52 PM

The best thing to do is take your beloved pet to the vet. I had to take Herbert to the vet because he became plugged up.
It seem's some animals rectom's loose's mucle and what happens is what you described.
Herbert did'nt have that happen yet but the vet made his roll out to clean him out.
I could'nt believe what I was seeing. The vet made his go back in though and maybe a vet can do that to your pet.
Possible your pet can be stitched back in place or can be put back like it's suppose to be and you probably need to learn how to do it.

God Bless you, I'll say a prayer when I go to bed in a few minutes...Mike

CalifgirlinOk · 11-07-2009, 11:00 PM

Thank you AH for responing to my thread.I will keep in mind what you said.

GlockMeister · 11-07-2009, 11:21 PM

Best thing to do is take your pooch to the vet. It just might be something that can be resolved?

I honestly don't know but I truly feel for you. My wife left one day for a family pass to Six Flags and came home with a dog instead. lol Story for another time. But my point, since I'm on disability and she works, me and Ruby have become very very attached. The dog always follows me and comes to me and listens to me.

So I know and dread the position you're in and how you feel.

You've already admitted you know what you have to do and I'm sure then you also know you'll do that rather then let your beloved pooch suffer. Because you love him. I'm sure when you have to make the decision you'll make the right one.

And yes it will hurt and cut deep and for a while you'll grieve. But, as you know time heals all wounds. And you also know you will never forget him because he will always be in your heart.

I sincerely hope you don't have to make the decision anytime soon. But I know if and when you do, you will because you love him and that pain you feel is the love you have for him.

I've already taken the time to say a prayer for you and him.

border collie · 11-07-2009, 11:27 PM

Sorry to hear about your pup,what you describe is called rectal prolapse and it can be corrected.At her age no guarantee it wont reaccure but do take her to a vet. Good luck!

CalifgirlinOk · 11-07-2009, 11:42 PM

He's already on meds for his heart.I don't want to prolong anything for that hurts him at all cause he's my buddy.
The pic is when her was younger,he doesn't look like that anymore.It makes my sad.

GlockMeister · 11-07-2009, 11:47 PM

I truly know how you feel, I really do.

But honestly, I think anyone with a pet or that loves animals knows how you feel.

You have my sympathy for having to make the decision.

But like I said, I think the love you have for him will makes that decision, just a tiny little bit easier then if he wasn't suffering. And the pain and hurt you feel is because of and out of the love you have for him.

At this point you have to take him to the vet and get their diagnosis and recommendation. Then, based on that, and how you feel, decide what is best for your loving, loyal and devoted friend.

He's a good looking little Pomeranian. I like his color. And yes I saw the picture is of when he was younger.

border collie · 11-08-2009, 12:18 AM

IT's sad I know,had tohelp my 14yo golden over the rainbow bridge couple of months ago she had a stroke, could hardly walk ancouldnt see anymore. Istill get teared up at times when I think about her but she is ni a better painless place. Got to hold her as she crossed over. Still have 4 dogs around now 2 border collies,1 shelty,and 1 babay pyrenees,5mos old and big as the collies.I know how your feeling and hope for the best.prayers are with you and scotty.

ALR · 11-08-2009, 12:34 AM

Hoping the best for your puppy...Tony

CalifgirlinOk · 11-08-2009, 12:38 AM

He's all spunking and that's what is tearing me up.I feel I need as a owned is to step up before it gets worse.But my heart tells me otherwise.I feel in my heart that I need do what's best for my dog Scotty.But it still hurts.He's my buddy..!!!!

Ballbearing · 11-08-2009, 12:51 AM

I know exactly how you feel CalifgirlinOK. I've been blessed to have many, not just good, but GREAT dogs in my life, and I just lost one of the best recently. My beloved pet became ill suddenly, and went downhill fast. She was very brave and tried to be strong, but in the end, her illness overpowered her, and I buried her in my yard. I'm still picturing her sweetness and affection for me, and her silly quirks that I loved so much. I miss her terribly. Now for the bottom line: Do the right thing by your dog. You will never regret doing the right thing, only the wrong one, and the wrong thing is to let your pet continue to suffer. Good luck, God bless, and be strong. Your dog is counting on you. You have my sympathy.

Wyld_Cat · 11-08-2009, 02:27 AM

I hope that by now you have visited the vets and been told it's an easy fix for now. If not, you will be in my thoughts.

.22hustler · 11-08-2009, 08:04 AM

Take her to the vet. ALL IS NOT LOST!! Let the vet help you make a intelligent decision. He'll know what can be done for your baby..My beloved yellow lab Chance was getting old, and I took her through the farm lanes to the market to get her a ice cream. She was riding in a small garden cart. When we got home, a distance of 2 miles, she couldn't walk. The jostling around in the cart must have hurt her somehow. She wouldn't move, and I knew the end was coming. I dug a hole in the backyard for her, crying all the while. The next day I took her for the last ride to the vet, and he told me she just has some arthiritis in her hind legs, and he can give her a shot to see what would happen. Well, she got that shot, and was acting like a puppy within 48 hrs! I covered up that damn hole, crying AGAIN with joy!!!! She lasted another 2 months, going blind with diabetes. I gave her her insulin shot twice a day, and she never complained.She then lost control of her bladder, and I could no longer be selfish in my feelings. I had to let her go. I still carry the final bill, dated 12-03-04 @ 8:41am, in my inside coat pocket, the date and time of her put down. She sits on the mantel, in a little urn, for that final trip with me. I geuss that's why I have 4 dogs......Sorry for carrying on... I hope all turns out well for you and the dog... Best wishes..Loren

Dookiebutt · 11-08-2009, 09:27 AM

That trip to the vet is a small investment compared to the lifetime of loyalty and friendship she has given. Her problem can likely be fixed.

KGunner · 11-08-2009, 09:38 AM

Man that is tough. I know what it feels like to lose a dog, harder than losing human family in my opinion. I love my dog Patton, missed him the most while I was away, I'd be devastated if anything happened to him. Take care and think positive!

neophyte · 11-08-2009, 10:03 AM

CalifgirlinOk: Ma'am; we will say our prayers for ''Scotty'' and you. We all know this pain. Hug him love him before and after the vet.: A big soft pillow for his ride

mitchr · 11-08-2009, 11:35 AM

A vet is the answer. The vet can take care of it, plus show you howto handle it in the future. And if you clean it out on a regular basis, doesn't get sore or cause any problems. Now, having said that, my wife had to do it. I couldn't.

big boomer · 11-08-2009, 11:56 AM

Its hard to know that ones animal friend is ailing take her to the vet and hope for the best. I have watched my sister go through 1 cat and several dogs (shelties) they don't live as long as we do so we must be prepared to let them go at some point. Remember all your friends are here for you.

G. Green · 11-08-2009, 12:27 PM

CG, we're all saying a prayer for you. Please let us know how it works out.

SwedeSteve · 11-08-2009, 01:10 PM

My heart goes out to you CGO !! I've been there three times. Hope and pray for you all !!

11-07-2009, 10:20 PM	#1
CalifgirlinOk Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 8,711	My Old Dog I type this with tears in my eyes.There's a few members who have remembered me talking about my Pom named Scotty.He's the first and only dog I have ever owned in my lfe.Seabeescotty bought him for me and he's way over 10yrs old. Today I noticed that his bottom didn't look right.It looked to me that it was some what blown out.It's common for that breed of dog when they age.I know what I need to do BUT it's ripping my heart out.I dont want him to feel pain.What I'm trying say is I need feed back from all you and keep in mind my heart is hurting. __________________ I got into a fist fight with breast cancer and I won.

11-07-2009, 10:52 PM	#2
ArkansasHunter Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: South Arkansas. Posts: 18,445	The best thing to do is take your beloved pet to the vet. I had to take Herbert to the vet because he became plugged up. It seem's some animals rectom's loose's mucle and what happens is what you described. Herbert did'nt have that happen yet but the vet made his roll out to clean him out. I could'nt believe what I was seeing. The vet made his go back in though and maybe a vet can do that to your pet. Possible your pet can be stitched back in place or can be put back like it's suppose to be and you probably need to learn how to do it. God Bless you, I'll say a prayer when I go to bed in a few minutes...Mike __________________ IN GOD WE TRUST NRA MEMBER

11-07-2009, 11:00 PM	#3
CalifgirlinOk Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 8,711	Thank you AH for responing to my thread.I will keep in mind what you said. __________________ I got into a fist fight with breast cancer and I won.

11-07-2009, 11:21 PM	#4
GlockMeister Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Northern Illinois Posts: 10,791	Best thing to do is take your pooch to the vet. It just might be something that can be resolved? I honestly don't know but I truly feel for you. My wife left one day for a family pass to Six Flags and came home with a dog instead. lol Story for another time. But my point, since I'm on disability and she works, me and Ruby have become very very attached. The dog always follows me and comes to me and listens to me. So I know and dread the position you're in and how you feel. You've already admitted you know what you have to do and I'm sure then you also know you'll do that rather then let your beloved pooch suffer. Because you love him. I'm sure when you have to make the decision you'll make the right one. And yes it will hurt and cut deep and for a while you'll grieve. But, as you know time heals all wounds. And you also know you will never forget him because he will always be in your heart. I sincerely hope you don't have to make the decision anytime soon. But I know if and when you do, you will because you love him and that pain you feel is the love you have for him. I've already taken the time to say a prayer for you and him. __________________ "The people never give up their liberties but under some delusion." "Edmond Burke"

11-07-2009, 11:42 PM	#6
CalifgirlinOk Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 8,711	He's already on meds for his heart.I don't want to prolong anything for that hurts him at all cause he's my buddy. The pic is when her was younger,he doesn't look like that anymore.It makes my sad. Attached Thumbnails __________________ I got into a fist fight with breast cancer and I won.

11-07-2009, 11:27 PM	#5
border collie Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Republic of Texas Posts: 27	Sorry to hear about your pup,what you describe is called rectal prolapse and it can be corrected.At her age no guarantee it wont reaccure but do take her to a vet. Good luck!

11-07-2009, 11:47 PM	#7
GlockMeister Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Northern Illinois Posts: 10,791	I truly know how you feel, I really do. But honestly, I think anyone with a pet or that loves animals knows how you feel. You have my sympathy for having to make the decision. But like I said, I think the love you have for him will makes that decision, just a tiny little bit easier then if he wasn't suffering. And the pain and hurt you feel is because of and out of the love you have for him. At this point you have to take him to the vet and get their diagnosis and recommendation. Then, based on that, and how you feel, decide what is best for your loving, loyal and devoted friend. He's a good looking little Pomeranian. I like his color. And yes I saw the picture is of when he was younger. __________________ "The people never give up their liberties but under some delusion." "Edmond Burke" Last edited by GlockMeister; 11-07-2009 at 11:51 PM.

11-08-2009, 12:18 AM	#8
border collie Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Republic of Texas Posts: 27	IT's sad I know,had tohelp my 14yo golden over the rainbow bridge couple of months ago she had a stroke, could hardly walk ancouldnt see anymore. Istill get teared up at times when I think about her but she is ni a better painless place. Got to hold her as she crossed over. Still have 4 dogs around now 2 border collies,1 shelty,and 1 babay pyrenees,5mos old and big as the collies.I know how your feeling and hope for the best.prayers are with you and scotty.

11-08-2009, 12:34 AM	#9
ALR STAIN'ALIVE,STAIN'ALIVE! Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: St Charles MO Posts: 1,131	Hoping the best for your puppy...Tony __________________ AGENT ORANGE The last ghost of Vietnam ATF- Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, who is bringing the chips?

11-08-2009, 12:38 AM	#10
CalifgirlinOk Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 8,711	He's all spunking and that's what is tearing me up.I feel I need as a owned is to step up before it gets worse.But my heart tells me otherwise.I feel in my heart that I need do what's best for my dog Scotty.But it still hurts.He's my buddy..!!!! __________________ I got into a fist fight with breast cancer and I won.

11-08-2009, 12:51 AM	#11
Ballbearing Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: The Boondocks Posts: 751	I know exactly how you feel CalifgirlinOK. I've been blessed to have many, not just good, but GREAT dogs in my life, and I just lost one of the best recently. My beloved pet became ill suddenly, and went downhill fast. She was very brave and tried to be strong, but in the end, her illness overpowered her, and I buried her in my yard. I'm still picturing her sweetness and affection for me, and her silly quirks that I loved so much. I miss her terribly. Now for the bottom line: Do the right thing by your dog. You will never regret doing the right thing, only the wrong one, and the wrong thing is to let your pet continue to suffer. Good luck, God bless, and be strong. Your dog is counting on you. You have my sympathy. __________________ If Congress tries to shut us out of the democratic process, we'll shut them down at the ballot box.

11-08-2009, 02:27 AM	#12
Wyld_Cat Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: East Coast, Australia Posts: 270 Blog Entries: 4	I hope that by now you have visited the vets and been told it's an easy fix for now. If not, you will be in my thoughts.

11-08-2009, 08:04 AM	#13
.22hustler Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: New York Posts: 2,676	Take her to the vet. ALL IS NOT LOST!! Let the vet help you make a intelligent decision. He'll know what can be done for your baby..My beloved yellow lab Chance was getting old, and I took her through the farm lanes to the market to get her a ice cream. She was riding in a small garden cart. When we got home, a distance of 2 miles, she couldn't walk. The jostling around in the cart must have hurt her somehow. She wouldn't move, and I knew the end was coming. I dug a hole in the backyard for her, crying all the while. The next day I took her for the last ride to the vet, and he told me she just has some arthiritis in her hind legs, and he can give her a shot to see what would happen. Well, she got that shot, and was acting like a puppy within 48 hrs! I covered up that damn hole, crying AGAIN with joy!!!! She lasted another 2 months, going blind with diabetes. I gave her her insulin shot twice a day, and she never complained.She then lost control of her bladder, and I could no longer be selfish in my feelings. I had to let her go. I still carry the final bill, dated 12-03-04 @ 8:41am, in my inside coat pocket, the date and time of her put down. She sits on the mantel, in a little urn, for that final trip with me. I geuss that's why I have 4 dogs......Sorry for carrying on... I hope all turns out well for you and the dog... Best wishes..Loren

11-08-2009, 09:27 AM	#14
Dookiebutt Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: America's North Coast Posts: 2,213	That trip to the vet is a small investment compared to the lifetime of loyalty and friendship she has given. Her problem can likely be fixed. __________________ The nerds will never understand the awesomeness of it.

11-08-2009, 09:38 AM	#15
KGunner Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Fort Collins, CO Posts: 797 Blog Entries: 10	Man that is tough. I know what it feels like to lose a dog, harder than losing human family in my opinion. I love my dog Patton, missed him the most while I was away, I'd be devastated if anything happened to him. Take care and think positive! __________________ If the Founding Fathers were alive today, they'd probably rather be dead.

11-08-2009, 10:03 AM	#16
neophyte Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 10,901 Blog Entries: 2	Prayers CalifgirlinOk: Ma'am; we will say our prayers for ''Scotty'' and you. We all know this pain. Hug him love him before and after the vet.: A big soft pillow for his ride __________________ Craig Who refreshes others will be refreshed. Proverbs 11:25

11-08-2009, 11:35 AM	#17
mitchr Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 400	A vet is the answer. The vet can take care of it, plus show you howto handle it in the future. And if you clean it out on a regular basis, doesn't get sore or cause any problems. Now, having said that, my wife had to do it. I couldn't.

11-08-2009, 11:56 AM	#18
big boomer Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Minn. Posts: 2,620	Its hard to know that ones animal friend is ailing take her to the vet and hope for the best. I have watched my sister go through 1 cat and several dogs (shelties) they don't live as long as we do so we must be prepared to let them go at some point. Remember all your friends are here for you.

11-08-2009, 12:27 PM	#19
G. Green Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: NE OK Posts: 1,061	CG, we're all saying a prayer for you. Please let us know how it works out.

11-08-2009, 01:10 PM	#20
SwedeSteve Suspected Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Anchortown, Alaska Posts: 26,432	My heart goes out to you CGO !! I've been there three times. Hope and pray for you all !! __________________ In the absence of orders, ATTACK !!