Watching My Little Girl Die, heart failure Options

[donoharm]

my 8 year old is dying as i sit with her and theres nothing anyone can do.like my male who died a couple months ago she was soooo brave.showed no signs until body just could not go on.had the best care ,on the best meds but im left with just tyring to make her comfortable as she dies.i sleep on floor beside her as she cant really move much without getting to out of breath.i dont know who to talk to,trying to stay together for her.how can i maintain.now both babys will be gone nothing left but emptiness

[Inessence]

I know exactly what you're going through. Heart disease unexpectedly stole my baby away six months ago. Late at night the morning before he passed I called our local emergency vet for advice and guidance in keeping him as comfortable as possible. She let me use her as a sounding board for awhile too, which I really appreciated. Just knowing I was doing everything I could along with giving him much love helped me cope somewhat. Also, talking or writing out your feelings to others that care (or just for yourself) may provide immeasurable comfort. My thoughts are with you.

Take care,
Inessence

[LittleGirl's...]

You are doing everything you can.

My thoughts are with you and I'm sending prayers your way.

Keep us posted.

Kathy

[smitty_sca]

i am so sorry you are going through this. how tragic for you. bless you for loving so deeply and doing everything you can for your animal companions. my thoughts and prayers are with you. please know that you are not alone. take care.

[Karen44]

I'm so sorry for what you're going through. I've heard often that it's sometimes easier to be the one who's sick than the one having to watch helplessly. But you are doing everything to make your loved one comfortable and you are being there. And that is everything.

My Sal was sick for three months. I had to let him go one week ago today. I miss him terribly but I know that he is resting now and I know that I was there for him as much as I could be. And I know he still loves me.

Your baby loves you and is comforted by your presence. Stay strong for her and know that you are not alone, and that you will never be alone.

[joywarrior]

Hi, I am here for you, you are choosing to love your dear animal creature loved one, and you are continuing to choose to love her even when you have to give a very big personal sacrifice to do so. I feel compassion for you. I have no way to do the internet at my home, but I am willing to keep in touch with you as often as I can, in the times when I can do the internet other places. I had another elderly cat die around nine months of elder age with heart failure, and it was very difficult, sad, and painful, and took big courage to stay with her while she was dying. It took her a longer time to die than I thought it would, because she was so bodily strong for so many years. I welcome you to tell me what I can do to help you. I have no phone at my home either, or else I would welcome you to phone me. How is she now? Cooler air has more oxygen in it, per volume, than warmer air, so cooler air would be better for her, as long as it is not too cold. She will tell you what she wants. Do you have a friend or family person there with you, I hope? The time must feel like an eternally long time. I am willing to help. Maureen