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 How Do You Know When It's Time? |
 Apr 16 2011, 08:53 AM
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My Trevor is slowly dying from a bunch of neurologic problems. Most of the time his pain is controlled by medication given every 3 hours. But then there are the nights that he and I are up for hours. Trevor is pacing, digging into the carpet, shaking his head and whimpering with pain. I give him many extra doses of pain medication, antihistamines and sedatives and then wait for them to "kick in". This can take up to another half-hour. He does not like to be touched at all during these episodes and, since he's almost deaf, he cannot hear soothing words. So I either sit or lie with him on the floor. When he does, finally, fall asleep, I cover him with his blanket and lie down beside him, covering his paw with my hand. That seems to be comforting to Trevor.
Trevor's neurologist says that Trevor will not die of the neuro problems. It will be a quality of life issue. Oh, great. My problem is this: with each of my other ##er Spaniels, I knew exactly when it was time. This time I have no idea. I do NOT want Trevor to suffer, but there are times when he is doing just that. And yet, afternoons and evenings are decent times for him. And my heart just breaks when I think of him not being here (with me). Then I feel selfish, then I feel scared, etc. etc. etc. Is there anyone who might be willing to share any advice they have? I love Trevor with all my heart and soul. He is a 12 year old rescue dog that we've had to almost 2 years. He is such a good boy, even with all his "issues" and I want only the VERY BEST for him. Thanks so much! Trevor's very sad mom |
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May 7 2011, 03:16 PM
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Hi, Bobbie, like Peggy I'm just stopping by to say hello and to let you know that you and your precious Trevor are in my thoughts and prayers. Hopefully you both are stretched out in front of the TV watching the Derby doin's today, and you both have made your pick on the ponies you'd like to cross the finish line.
Bobbie, I look forward to knowing how you and your precious Trevor are doing whenever possible. Peace and blessings, moon_beam -------------------- In heaven's perfect garden there is no grief or pain, and all of God's creation join the angels' sweet refrain.
The most blessed way I have of knowing God's comforting love and grace is to look into the eyes and heart of God's creatures' sweet angelic face. |
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Bobbie How Do You Know When It's Time? Apr 16 2011, 08:53 AM
janika Dear Bobbie and Trevor
I am so sorry for what you... Apr 16 2011, 10:46 AM moon_beam Hi, Bobbie, just want to add my sincerest sympathi... Apr 16 2011, 11:24 AM Bobbie Dear Jan and Pixie,
Thank you so much for your ... Apr 16 2011, 11:48 AM Bobbie Dear moon_beam,
thank you sooooooooooooooooo m... Apr 16 2011, 11:51 AM Bobbie Trevor's day was pretty good. He is deathly a... Apr 16 2011, 09:28 PM
Peggy's Human Dear Bobbie,
I'm so sorry you're faced wi... Apr 16 2011, 11:21 PM moon_beam Hi, Bobbie, thank you so much for sharing with us ... Apr 17 2011, 10:04 AM Bobbie [size="3"][/size]Dear Peggy's Human ... Apr 17 2011, 12:40 PM Peggy's Human Hi Bobbie,
Thank you for posting an update so qui... Apr 17 2011, 02:16 PM moon_beam Hi, Bobbie, thank you so much for sharing with us ... Apr 17 2011, 03:47 PM moon_beam Hi, Bobbie, thank you so much for sharing with us ... Apr 17 2011, 03:47 PM Bobbie Dear, dear Peggy and Moon Beam,
Words cannot begi... Apr 17 2011, 10:16 PM Peggy's Human Hi Bobbie,
Just wanted to let you know I'm th... Apr 18 2011, 11:31 AM Bobbie Hi Peggy!
You are a beacon of sunshine in my ... Apr 18 2011, 02:18 PM Peggy's Human Hey Bobbie,
I hope this evening finds you and Tre... Apr 18 2011, 10:46 PM moon_beam Hi, Bobbie, thank you so much for sharing with us ... Apr 18 2011, 05:56 PM Bobbie [size="3"][/size] Dear Moon Beam,
Thank... Apr 18 2011, 09:45 PM Bobbie Good Morning, Peggy!
My best friend's nam... Apr 19 2011, 07:06 AM Peggy's Human Hi Bobbie,
What a sad story about your friend Peg... Apr 20 2011, 10:57 AM Bobbie Well, tomorrow (4/20) we are going to add one fina... Apr 19 2011, 10:45 PM Peggy's Human Hi Bobbie,
It's been a hectic day and time ha... Apr 20 2011, 01:27 AM Bobbie Hey Peggy,
Trevor's day was pretty good again... Apr 20 2011, 09:26 PM Peggy's Human QUOTE (Bobbie @ Apr 20 2011, 10:26 PM) He... Apr 21 2011, 07:48 PM moon_beam Hi, Bobbie, thank you so much for letting us know ... Apr 21 2011, 12:34 PM Bobbie Thank you so very, very much Moon Beam and Peggy... Apr 21 2011, 09:17 PM moon_beam Hi, Bobbie, thank you so much for the update on Tr... Apr 22 2011, 11:34 AM Bobbie You are amazing, Moon Beam!
Always there with... Apr 22 2011, 09:01 PM Peggy's Human Hi Bobbie,
Thinking of you and Trevor today and h... Apr 24 2011, 08:55 PM moon_beam Hi, Bobbie, thank you so much for sharing your pre... Apr 23 2011, 10:39 AM Bobbie Well, Easter Day is almost over and Trevor is soun... Apr 24 2011, 09:44 PM LoveMyMickey Dear Bobbie,
Sounds like you all had a pleasant E... Apr 25 2011, 12:46 PM moon_beam Hi, Bobbie, thank you so much for letting us know ... Apr 25 2011, 03:09 PM Bobbie Trevor got right up this morning, peed on the pads... Apr 25 2011, 09:22 PM Peggy's Human Hey Bobbie,
I'm so glad you've had a grea... Apr 26 2011, 01:25 AM moon_beam Hi, Bobbie, thanks so much for letting us know how... Apr 26 2011, 03:25 PM Bobbie Dear Peggy and Moon Beam,
Well, it had to come to... Apr 26 2011, 11:12 PM Peggy's Human Hello, my sweet friend,
I am so sorry that the pa... Apr 27 2011, 12:40 AM moon_beam Hi, Bobbie, unfortunately, eventually the medicati... Apr 27 2011, 04:17 PM Bobbie Dear Moon Beam & Peggy,
Last night I had to s... Apr 28 2011, 09:43 PM moon_beam Hi, Bobbie, I feel your spirit S O A R I N G as y... Apr 29 2011, 04:00 PM Bobbie I think we are on a roll....................Trevor... Apr 30 2011, 10:58 PM janika Thats great Bobbie. So happy that you and Trevor a... May 1 2011, 10:08 AM moon_beam Hi, Bobbie, just want to add my elation with Jan... May 1 2011, 10:16 AM Bobbie I said to Trevor this evening, as Stan and I were ... May 1 2011, 11:17 PM moon_beam Hi, Bobbie, bless your heart. So many people woul... May 2 2011, 03:53 PM Bobbie Hi Moon Beam!
Thank you for your message... May 3 2011, 10:15 PM Peggy's Human Hi Bobbie,
I hope you are doing well and that Tre... May 7 2011, 01:56 AM moon_beam Hi, Bobbie, thank you so much for letting us know ... May 4 2011, 02:55 PM |
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