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[CarolinaChickenKeeper]

I went by the vet b4 work, at lunch, and after work. There was no improvement. If anything he was worse. Unresponsive, incoherent. The dr said there was something bad wrong with him, and would never improve. He's in a better place. Although tough, I feel like I made the best decision for him.

 

[KrisH]

I went by the vet b4 work, at lunch, and after work. There was no improvement. If anything he was worse. Unresponsive, incoherent. The dr said there was something bad wrong with him, and would never improve. He's in a better place. Although tough, I feel like I made the best decision for him.

I am so sorry for your loss. Hugs.

 

[ChickyChickyBaby]

I went by the vet b4 work, at lunch, and after work. There was no improvement. If anything he was worse. Unresponsive, incoherent. The dr said there was something bad wrong with him, and would never improve. He's in a better place. Although tough, I feel like I made the best decision for him.

I think you did. A pet's quality of life is very important - once that declines it is time for unselfish loving decisions to be made.

I know how hard it is. We had to have our Aussie done too. She did good blind, but once the seizures started we were pretty sure she had a tumor.

I hope it is reassuring to you to remember the fun times with Max and know you loved him deeply. I am sure he felt that too.

 

[Billyj]

I went by the vet b4 work, at lunch, and after work. There was no improvement. If anything he was worse. Unresponsive, incoherent. The dr said there was something bad wrong with him, and would never improve. He's in a better place. Although tough, I feel like I made the best decision for him.

I am so sorry for your loss. Know in your heart that you did the right thing.

 

[Lroach711]

I'm really sorry..I know that is such a hard thing to go through.

Thinking about you.

My did didn't make it home

 

[Patsy29332]

I think you did. A pet's quality of life is very important - once that declines it is time for unselfish loving decisions to be made.

I know how hard it is. We had to have our Aussie done too. She did good blind, but once the seizures started we were pretty sure she had a tumor.

I hope it is reassuring to you to remember the fun times with Max and know you loved him deeply. I am sure he felt that too.

X2...I know he knew your love and you his! You did a brave and unselfish thing out of dear love for your boy...

 

[Patsy29332]

Too many pages to catch up on! I'll have to put a post it on the monitor to remind me to check here more often. Seems all I ever do is read, just most of it is for school and not for pleasure anymore That being said, I did manage to set some eggs in the incubator last night so in roughly 21 days, the hobby/ obsession/ compulsion/ preoccupation will return full force and I'll be back to myself The darkest eggs are from a Standard Blue cochin.

Looks like a nice mix of eggs there! Did they come from your hens? Good luck on a good hatch! I have my second ever hatch set and cookin' and should have chicks Sunday! I agree it is very compulsive and obsessive! LOL...in a good way!

 

[Patsy29332]

Heads up, everybody. Workday Chicken picture tomorrow will be featuring one of mine! Something to do with Valentines Day, I'm sure.

YeeHaw! I will be sure to look! Congrats and I wonder what it will be...curiosity kills me...lol

 

[gvilledh]

I went by the vet b4 work, at lunch, and after work. There was no improvement. If anything he was worse. Unresponsive, incoherent. The dr said there was something bad wrong with him, and would never improve. He's in a better place. Although tough, I feel like I made the best decision for him.

You definitely did what was best for him, even though it broke your heart to do it. We had to make that decision with our English Bulldog 18 months ago. Take comfort in the fact that he didn't suffer for very long and had a great life. Think of all the funny things he did and smile.

 

[Patsy29332]

Well, I just finished catching up on the thread. Good excuse not to got out in the cold!

Nikki, please tell us how you dog is doing. I have a hound cross that has seizures and I know how upsetting it can be. He has had them since he was a pup but only when he gets really upset and has not eaten.

Patsy, welcome back! I use to travel a lot for my job and really did not like it. I am so glad that is behind me -- not saying you do not like it. I got to see a good part of the US from my work travels. How are those Dorking eggs and chicks doing??

We I really better get out in the cold before my DD wakes up....

Chicks 2 weeks old seem to be thriving...and more in the 'bator should start to hatch late Sat or sometime Sunday. I suppose you will be in Newnan...look for DD samantha and family...she will have something for you ; ) Personally I love to travel but that may be because I am older and my kids are grown...but now suddenly it seems to be a drag because I have to leave my birds!!!