My Dog P^^ed Away Today Options

[matthew]

Its almost been 3 hours now and I just found this site. My boxer Oskar had heart failure today and the vet couldn't save him. He was only 8.
He was fine yesterday, happy as usual then today he took a turn for the worse.
I don't even know what the reason is for me to be writing this on this forum, but I just am. He was such a great dog, now I just don't know what do to that he's gone. Everytime I think about him not being here it cuts into my heart.

I guess I'll just try to relax for the rest of the night, nothing else I can do.

[Mozgrrl]

Hi Matthew, my cat just went into heart failure a few days ago. He is only 2 1/2. That was the WORST day of my life. This kitty is like my child. We got him to the vet and then to an emergency cardiologist. After an overnight stay with oxygen they got the fluid out of his lungs and he came home. Unfortunately, he has heart disease (called hypertrophic cardiomyopathy) and we have no idea how long he has. In a way you are lucky to not have to go through the pain of "waiting" to see your pet suffer again. It is heart wrenching. I feel like I'm stuck in between a vice that's just squeezing my heart. I am happy to spend as many days as I have left with my baby, but I am broken hearted. They said he will eventually suffer a blood clot and probably become paralysed in his back legs. At that point we will have to put him down. Everyday seems to get harder, not easier. I don't know which is worse, to lose the baby right away, or to have him for just a few more days. I am here for you if you need to talk. Keep your chin up.
Love,
Andrea