mary1100
Jan 2 2007, 09:00 AM
One of the first things I did last Thursday when we got home from the dog hospital where we lost our precious Nicky, was to put all his heart meds, cough medicine etc in a baggie and get it out of sight. We knew my Dad's dog Ziggy was going to need heart meds soon (he was Nicky's cousin and had started the heart cough)but for the time being I just couldn't look at all the bottles and pill holders. New Years eve, just 3 days after losing Nick we had to rush Ziggy up to the hospital, he wouldn't stop crying. We left him overnight which really upset my 89 yr old Dad who lives with us. The next day we found out he has a bad disc in his back and his heart is every bit as bad as Nick's was. He's home, resting, on pain pills, sedation and the start of heart pills like Nick's. After 20 months of finding ways to get Nick to take his pills, I'm back at it with Ziggy. I care for Ziggy but I don't have a huge bond with him. It's weird, but I almost enjoy the fact that I have to keep checking on him as I did constantly with Nicky. Maybe I should have been a nurse. The doc's don't think he'll last a lot longer. We also have the last of the 3 shih tzu, Benji, and he is a sweetheart, Benji is 7. I just can't believe this is happening so quickly after losing Nick. The good thing is it keeps me busy and that's what I need right now. If there's anyone else with a dog on heart meds, I'd really like to stay in touch. Mary
Moose Mom
Jan 2 2007, 02:25 PM
Mary
Oof this is very hard. So soon after Nicky. I'm so sorry for you and your dad. I will be thinking of Ziggy, putting him in my prayers. Please tell your dad I'm thinking of him and give Ziggy a hug from me. Pff give dad a hug too!
Love
Lori
boatlady13
Jan 2 2007, 03:29 PM
Mary,
My Miss Ellie was on heart meds for months. I would be glad to keep in touch with you regarding canines and heart issues. I checked on my dog several times a day.
I am so sorry for all your losses, I just can't imagine the grief that has stricken your household with the loss of pet and human at the holidays. God promises to comfort those who are grieving, may his comfort bring you peace.