My Dog Has Stopped Eating

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  1. Jazzmynn

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    I wish only the best for you and Shadow.

    Did the vet say that perhaps the kidney failure is due to severe dehydration and that is why he’s trying the fluid therapy?

    I feel for you. Such a difficult time for you all.
     
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    Thinking of you today:hug:
     
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    Sending you support and strength in this very difficult time.
     
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    Thinking of you today x
     
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    This morning we have seen a different vet but at the same practice. Straightaway, she said she was amazed that Shadow was still here. She explained more about his Kidney failure and also told us the Liver was in failure now too. She didnt see a good enough reason to continue with treatment and agreed that the best thing now was to let Shadow go with dignity. We have him home for a few hours so we can all say our goodbyes, but as hard as this is, we know we are doing the best for our boy.
     
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    I am really sorry for the pain you must be feeling, but applaud you for standing up for Shadow and for doing what is best for him.
     
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    I am sorry for you, but I truly think you have made the very best decision for your dear boy , its the hardest but often the kindest one to make x
     
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    I feel so bad for what you’re going through. Big hugs to all of you. :hug:
     
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    So sorry. :hug:
     
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    You are doing the very best thing for Shadow. Our dogs depend on us to this final and kindest act, even though it is so hard for us. Fill his last hours with love xx
     
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    So very sorry to hear this story. You have done just the right thing, standing up for your boy and pushing to make sure he can have the right end. I really hope that if I am ever in a position like this with my boy, that I can be as strong and loving as you are being.
    I hope your next few hours are peaceful and that Shadow can sleep sweetly, and that you can let him go with your hearts full of thoughts of his good times. Thank you for letting us know.
    Big hugs.
    Rosie
     
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    My thoughts are with you. I hope you still have time to make some memories. I can't imagine how your hearts must be breaking.
     
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    Thinking of you and Shadow.

    Hope this afternoon is as gentle and smooth as possible for you all.
     
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    I'm happy you have some time to spend with Shadow at home today. Thinking of you at this difficult time :(
     
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    Thinking of you. I'm so glad you have been able to take Shadow home to spend some precious time with him today. :hug:
     
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    I’m so sorry. You are doing the best thing for your beautiful Shadow. x
     
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    I am so sorry to read this, sending you big hugs. Shadow is so lucky to have you. Sending you big hugs at a most difficult time.:hug:
     
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    So sorry but glad he was able to come home. Thinking of you.
     

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