Ainsleys_mommy
Well-Known Member
Some of you may remember Peneloppy from when she was spayed and subsequently almost died because the vet didn't give her hay and water right out of surgery resulting in gastric stasis. Well, she hasn't been right since the surgery and the vet (a different one) couldn't find any real cause.
About two months ago, I found a mass on her shoulder. The vet felt that she is not a candidate for surgery to remove the mass because of the problems we had last February (found out later from my friend who was working at the clinic the day of her spay that she died on the table and nobody felt it pertinent to tell me because they brought her back). The mass was about 3 inches in diameter when I first found it. Now it's about 5 inches long and 3 inches wide.
About three days ago, Peneloppy had a seizure. It last about 30 seconds and she was unsteady for about 10 minutes, but then started digging at the fleece I had laid her on so she wouldn't hurt herself while she was seizing. I told myself as long as she was still eating and drinking, I wouldn't make the decision. As long as the good days outweigh the bad, I wouldn't let her go.
I got online at the end of December and ordered her favorite toy off of eBay (the only place I can find it). I just knew this was going to perk her up. It arrived yesterday. She hasn't touched it. To make matters worse, she didn't eat much last night.
I may as well add that her coat is dull and falling out. Everytime I try to brush her (or even pet her), she whimpers. She has an appt at the vet tomorrow. I feel I may need to make a decision. Please pray for me that I make the right one. Please pray for her that if she has to leave, it will be quick and painless and that she won't be afraid.
I'm devastated.
About two months ago, I found a mass on her shoulder. The vet felt that she is not a candidate for surgery to remove the mass because of the problems we had last February (found out later from my friend who was working at the clinic the day of her spay that she died on the table and nobody felt it pertinent to tell me because they brought her back). The mass was about 3 inches in diameter when I first found it. Now it's about 5 inches long and 3 inches wide.
About three days ago, Peneloppy had a seizure. It last about 30 seconds and she was unsteady for about 10 minutes, but then started digging at the fleece I had laid her on so she wouldn't hurt herself while she was seizing. I told myself as long as she was still eating and drinking, I wouldn't make the decision. As long as the good days outweigh the bad, I wouldn't let her go.
I got online at the end of December and ordered her favorite toy off of eBay (the only place I can find it). I just knew this was going to perk her up. It arrived yesterday. She hasn't touched it. To make matters worse, she didn't eat much last night.
I may as well add that her coat is dull and falling out. Everytime I try to brush her (or even pet her), she whimpers. She has an appt at the vet tomorrow. I feel I may need to make a decision. Please pray for me that I make the right one. Please pray for her that if she has to leave, it will be quick and painless and that she won't be afraid.
I'm devastated.
