Old Girl


My old girl is poorly.
The xray showed some sort of  mass on her liver
Her bloodwork may support this.
I've already said no to any surgical input, so it's a change of antibiotics (!)
and a case of watching if things will change in the short term.
She's eaten some chicken but only because the other dogs were begging for it
and now she's asleep.

They break your heart



86 comments:

  1. Thinking of you John.x

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  2. Anonymous9:27 pm

    Poor pup. Poor you, too.

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  3. Oh, love.
    You're all in my thoughts.
    xx

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  4. Sweet Meg. Hugs to you both. X

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  5. I am so sorry, my heart breaks for you.

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  7. Oh, sweet Meg. Sad times.

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  8. Oh John. Your lovely lovely girl x

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  9. Oh John, It always comes too soon, my heart and soul feel for you both. She is such a sweetie, I will hug Ben a bit closer tonifgt and breathe a little wish for you.

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  10. Thinking of you and her x

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  11. meg, you are breaking all our hearts. that's a good girl.

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  12. So sorry, for you and Meg xx

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  13. Aw, John. There's nothing to say but love her until she's gone and then keep on loving her.

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  14. What can anyone say, take care of yourself, as well as you take care of your loved ones.

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  15. Oh John , I really feel for you . It is heartbreaking . That Meg Is a darling . We are all thinking of you and your girl xxxxx

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  16. Long-distance hug for you and a gentle stroke for Meg.

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  17. At least she's sleeping peacefully. Has this come on suddenly? I remember she was having bowel issues. Hopefully the medicine will help her rally. Give her an extra tickle for me.

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  18. Yes, they break your heart. What makes us go through this, again and again? Is it something totally right or wrong with our human condition?

    Sweet Megs, at least she ate a bit. I could cry.
    Hugs, John

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  19. Good Vibes to Ms. Meg.

    You too, John. It's a horrible time both your lives.

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  20. Oh John, she looks so beautiful curled up on the chair. Meg is lucky to have you to care for her. Difficult days ahead.

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  21. I am so sorry. They do indeed break your heart. Worth it, but v painful.

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  22. meg breaks my heart too, so much you can't imagine. i am thinking of you both all the time.

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  23. Big hugs to you both
    xo

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  24. All my best wishes for you.

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  25. What a sweet old girl...makes me all misty to think of her feeling so poorly. Big hugs to you, John. Hang in there.

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  26. I am so sorry. Two of my three dogs are elderly, one clearly near the end. They do break your heart. Hugs!
    Peter

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  27. My heart goes out to you, John. Been there, done that too many times to count. They rip your heart out, that's for sure! But when a new pair of needful eyes look your way, we rush to make them a part of the family! You and the Prof are in my thoughts...

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  28. Anonymous11:51 pm

    Poor little Meggie...my heart is aching for you both.

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  29. I am so sorry. I think the love a dog gives is the closest to the love God has for us that we can experience on this earth.

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  30. That they do, John. I feel for you both.

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  31. What a sweet Meg.
    They break your heart and then your cry.
    Two Square Dogs send their love and me too.

    cheers, parsnip

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  32. Try some chicken baby food. I gave that to my cat who had stopped eating.

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  33. You are in my thoughts. These things are difficult.

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  34. They do break our heart...

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  35. Oh no. Hearts are breaking all over the world for you both.

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  36. XXX and hugs, John. Yes, they break your heart. Sweet Meg.

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  37. Poor Meg, I do hope she's going to be ok.
    My heart is heavy.
    ~Jo
    x

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  38. Oh John, I'm sending hugs and good thoughts to all

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  39. Yes they do break it. But oh the love.

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  40. How I hate coping with shit things like this,so sorry you're having to go through this but you have your husband at your side.

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  41. Oh John! I read your previous post and you've been in my thoughts ever since. May she go gently into that 'good night' and may you know the peace of having done that last kind action, even while your heart is breaking. I'm weeping as I write.... not easy to see the screen. Hugs to you, an a gently head rub for Meg.

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  42. As long as she knows that you're looking after her, I'm sure she'll be happy. Extra treats, extra attention, lots of love. Cro x

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  43. Oh, dear, lovable, little Meg. A dark cloud has appeared over so many of our lives thinking of you. We're sending you loads of love-beams so that your days may be at least comfortable - and do know how much you are regarded in our affections. Bless you, little girl.

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    1. What Raybeard said. I've asked the cats to send along some purrs.

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  44. This is sad news. They break our hearts, yes, but only because they fill them to overflowing in the first place. My thoughts are with you. Such a hard thing.

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  45. Poor Meg, and poor you.
    This is the hardest part of sharing your life with a dog.

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  46. Virtual *hugs* to you and yours. I'll keep a good thought for you all.

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  47. Anonymous6:44 am

    Not a nice thing to go through. You have my deepest sympathy.

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  48. I'm so very deeply sorry for you xx

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  49. So very sorry. Love to you both.
    Lisa x

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  50. No words just plenty of xxxxxooooo.

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  51. I hope the power of collective thought goes some way to alleviate any distress to you and Sweet Meg. Be thinking of you both. xxx

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  52. That photograph of her is breaking my heart too John. No words to express - just to say god bless sweet Meg -

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  53. Thinking of you both John - take care xx

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  54. You poor things , my heart goes out to you , my boys and girls are sending loves to Meg xx

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  55. Love and hugs to you both. Vx

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  56. Sending you love & hugs xxxxxx

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  57. Many, many hugs and a nuzzle from Anni B. X

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  58. Oh sweeheart, try to eat some more chicken and have another nap. It will not help broken hearts nor liver masses but may improve strength to deal with it.

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  59. Thinking of you and sweet Meg.

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  60. Bless you, sweet Meg - get well for us all.

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  61. Anonymous10:04 am

    You're both in my thoughts. Just keep loving one another while you can. XXX

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  62. Thinking of you both xxx

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  63. We've been there too. Know I'm thinking of you and sending love.

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  64. Sending good wishes.

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  65. Anonymous12:16 pm

    My thoughts and prayers for Meg, and you, and everyone.

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  66. Love up on that puppy. She looks like such a dear. Thinking you both of you and you other beasties too. People may not agree, but I believe her fellow beastie pals know she's ill and they are sad too. Prayers to you all.

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  67. I am so sorry about Meg's diagnosis. Hopefully with some meds she will feel better and have some good days. I think all of us here know what you are going through. Sending prayers! xo

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  68. Times of loss are hard indeed. I know what you are going through. So sorry, John. It comes to all of us, but that doesn't help the low feelings.

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  69. Bless her sweet heart....hugs to you both.

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  70. So sorry, have been there with exactly that condition and a dear Border Collie, take care of all your family and yourself. Gentle hugs.
    Ali..

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  71. Knowing what you are going through, we send our love and positive thoughts for you. xxxx

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  72. Really cherished, warm and safe. Lovely teddy Meg

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  73. In a nearby heartspace with my own Missy. She's 14, refusing all food now - not a good sign in a cat. Went to the Vet's about noontime, but they're closed until 3:30 pm. I plan to be there with her when the door re-opens.

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  74. Thank goodness for the love of other beings....

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  75. Keeping Meg and you in my thoughts. Get better, pretty girl!

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  76. They do break your heart - I couldn't do it any more after Susie. Love and big hugs to you both xxx

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  77. Anonymous12:50 am

    They do break your heart. I still think of my Vanessa every day, one year later.

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