The DOG thread

[Baz]

Thank you all......

[Seahawk]

I thought I'd put this here. Sorry if it a re-post:



Our Red Heeler is now 16...still the Boss of the farm.

[Brown747]

[Baz]

^^ Those evil Red Heelers!

[Brown747]

The female (green collar) is possessed!

[Baz]

Originally Posted by Brown747

The female (green collar) is possessed!

[Baz]

Billabong was diagnosed with Lymphoma Tuesday.

We're going to give her Predisone and see if it helps.

I don't expect this to rid her of the cancer but want to see if it counteracts some of the effects of the Lymphoma.

I'm well prepared to send her across the bridge, but for now am trying to buy her some time. She's had a very good 15 years of life and will go out in comfort, as she deserves.

[Tobra]

Tough break Baz

When my Bailey got cancer, vet thought I would be willing to give her chemo, given how much money I had already spent on her. No way in hell I would do that to my dog. Prednisone is not chemo, but it is pretty strong stuff. Once they start it, you can't just stop, have to taper off.

[rwest]

I feel for you Baz, cancer is tough, good luck and belly rubs.

[sc_rufctr]

Sad news Baz but I'm sure Billabong had a great life.

The way I look at dogs and cats. They come with built in heart break so enjoy them while you can.

[billybek]

Sorry to hear about your girl, Baz.

[Danimal16]

Baz, Billabong,

Very sorry, beyond words to hear of this. I hope you both the best.
Ya know Baz, we have to give them back, it is just the way it is.

Thanks for sharing all of your adventures!

We will definitely miss her.

Dan

[varmint]

Keep her close. There are still plenty of “good days” left.

[Baz]

Originally Posted by Tobra

Tough break Baz

When my Bailey got cancer, vet thought I would be willing to give her chemo, given how much money I had already spent on her. No way in hell I would do that to my dog. Prednisone is not chemo, but it is pretty strong stuff. Once they start it, you can't just stop, have to taper off.

Originally Posted by rwest

I feel for you Baz, cancer is tough, good luck and belly rubs.

Originally Posted by sc_rufctr

Sad news Baz but I'm sure Billabong had a great life.

The way I look at dogs and cats. They come with built in heart break so enjoy them while you can.

Originally Posted by billybek

Sorry to hear about your girl, Baz.

Originally Posted by Danimal16

Baz, Billabong,

Very sorry, beyond words to hear of this. I hope you both the best.
Ya know Baz, we have to give them back, it is just the way it is.

Thanks for sharing all of your adventures!

We will definitely miss her.

Dan

Originally Posted by varmint

Keep her close. There are still plenty of “good days” left.

Thanks for the kind words, gents. Means a lot to me.

The Prednisone is helping her a bit, but essentially it's just giving me a longer window to say goodbye to her.

Hug your babies.....for us, please....and thank you again.

[gordner]

So hard Baz. My guys are 16 and 13 respectively, and slowing down hard these days. Had a cancer scare with the younger one, who has had cushing's disease for the last 8 years, and I thought for sure I would be saying goodbye in the following weeks. What they thought they had is super aggressive, so we know now they were wrong or she would have passed a month and a half ago. The 16 year old we watch every day knowing soon we will have to make a decision, but he still perks up puppy style at walk time, he just sleeps the other 23 hours of the day lol.
Enjoy the good days you have left, and remember to make sure not to be too sad around billabong, they always know.

[Baz]

Originally Posted by gordner

So hard Baz. My guys are 16 and 13 respectively, and slowing down hard these days. Had a cancer scare with the younger one, who has had cushing's disease for the last 8 years, and I thought for sure I would be saying goodbye in the following weeks. What they thought they had is super aggressive, so we know now they were wrong or she would have passed a month and a half ago. The 16 year old we watch every day knowing soon we will have to make a decision, but he still perks up puppy style at walk time, he just sleeps the other 23 hours of the day lol.
Enjoy the good days you have left, and remember to make sure not to be too sad around billabong, they always know.

Thanks, gordner. I'm glad yours are still hanging in there. I know what you mean about the 23 hour sleep cycle! Winkipop doesn't even hear me anymore when I come in the front door. She's conked out!

Our lives are so much better because of our furry companions.

Best to you and yours....

[Baz]

Just a quick followup......Saturday night very late - almost midnight in fact, I took Billabong to the vet office in Port Orange that stays open all night and we helped her over the bridge. She was having trouble just standing up. Up until then she had been functioning just fine, albeit at a much slower pace than usual.

I held her the entire time and told her I loved her and it would be OK. She was a brave girl and never whimpered or even cried the entire time. I brought her home in the early morning hour, wrapped her in her favourite blanket, and buried her in the front yard.

The staff at the vet office were very helpful and compassionate. I don't have to tell anyone who has gone through this how surreal the feeling is.

So far Winkipop doesn't seem at all affected. We'll see what happens. I think because she was the alpha, she will be fine, and if it were the other way around it would be Billabong who would feel a bit lost.

Anyway - I just wanted to post the update and my sincere thanks again for all the love from my friends here.

I feel very fortunate to have had so many good years with this special girl. She will remain in my heart forever.

[Tobra]

Hardest thing in the world to do.

[Evans, Marv]

Baz. I feel really bad for you. We all know how much you love your dogs. Hoping you heal within a reasonable time.

[sc_rufctr]

RIP "Billabong"... Take care Baz.