Prayers please

[Minimor]

I'm sorry to read about this--and I can totally sympathize with how you are feeling.

Since all the bloodwork is clean, perhaps he will turn around? Is his temperature normal too? Any chance he has "just" some virus that has put him off his feed? We've had a virus go through here (couple years ago) where the horses went off feed for 3 days or so--they'd sometimes nibble hay but absolutely refuse all grain--they'd be somewhat depressed but otherwise there was no sign of illness. Then all of a sudden they'd start eating again...

The gelding I lost last spring to acute liver failure, however, stopped eating--he acted like he wanted to eat but couldn't--and he dropped a huge amount of weight in just a couple days. He was wasting away before our eyes. Our vet didn't quibble over putting him down when I asked her to--he was so obviously failing.

I hope for your sake that if Spyder doesn't turn around and start eating again, that you do still have time to help him pass on before he does actually suffer.

 

[Equuisize]

[quote For all I know I'm going to get home from work and find he's changed his mind and is making a pig of himself!

I hope that's exactly what you find tonight, Leia.

Be safe on the drive home........snow is already here nar the coast and coming

your direction.

 

[Taylor Jo]

Leia, just read your post about Spyderman. I'll pray for you and him. )))))HUGS(((((( TJ

 

[LindaL]

Leia....I understand just how hard this is on you...and I am sending you my thoughts and prayers.

Let me tell you a little story tho...about "waiting"...A little over a year ago, my MinPin was basically paralyzed from his Degenerative Disk Disease. I took him to the vet and they basically said (without saying it) that his prognosis was poor, but said they would give him time to see if the steroids helped (they suggested surgery, which I refused). In my heart, I felt like I should have made the decision to let him go...he was a senior dog with a non-curable disease. The next day, he was "trying" to get up when he saw me....and the day after that, he was up and moving around...a little wobbly, but moving! Today...he acts like he never had an episode...and I am soooo glad I have more time with him!

(BTW, I asked Bonnie to tell Gunner to give me a "sign" when HE is ready to go...and I will KNOW then that it is time).

So....dont give up...yet

 

[SilverDollar]

Leia, I'm so sorry to hear about Spyderman. I have three senior horses here myself (full-size, not minis) and my mantra is "one day at a time". I thought the other night was it for my 29 year old, but Rhett is doing okay (he has some sort of neuropathy in his hind end). I know the day is coming and pray for the wisdom to know exactly when; I can totally relate to your current situation. I'll be thinking good thoughts for you both and keeping you in my prayers.

Rebecca

 

[CyndiM]

((((HUGS)))) I will keep you and Spyderman in my thoughts and prayers.

 

[StarRidgeAcres]

Leia,

I'm so sorry. You are both in my prayers.

 

[Barbie]

Leia-

Hoping for a good update when you get home. Like someone said, maybe he has a virus of some sort. I know when I came home from the Sunshine Classic my weanling filly went off her food. Slight fever, would not touch her grain. She would eat some hay. It took her a good week before she would eat her normal diet - had to take the beet pulp out of it totally for a few days to get her to eat grain.

The very best of luck for you with Spyderman - what a tough time for both of you. I've never had to make a final decision regarding one of my horses, thank God, but have done it many, many times with my Persians during the time I bred and showed them, nevermind the subsequent years when they have just been my pets. It's never easy.

Barbie

 

[CZP1]

I can relate to what you are going through. I had an appaloosa mare (big horse) a few years ago. She suffered 5 days with a head injury and though we wanted to put her down when she had the accident (flipped over while being lunged at trainers, by the trainer) it was a terrible, the vet (not my regular vet, one on call) convinced me to give her time. It was sad to see her suffer as she wasn't eating and couldn't see, so we took her to our regular vet and he helped us through the emotional process. She was only 9. I miss her very much.

Sorry, I didn't mean to hijack the thread, but my thoughts and prayers are with you!

Chris

edited, fixed wording

 

[Shari]

I am soooo sorry Leia. <<HUGS>> my advise... is call in a different Vet! You remember what my family went through not that long ago.

You will both be in my thoughts and Prayers!!

 

[loveminis]

I really feel for you. Go with your gut feeling and don't let anyone tell you otherwise. I have used Bonnie before to help me with our dogs when it was time, and she is amazing.

 

[tnovak]

Prayers for you and Spyderman......I lost a horse back in the ancient years (1989), I know the heartbreak.

 

[BannerBrat]

[SIZE=12pt]Leia,[/SIZE]

So sorry to hear about Spyder. You will both be in my thoughts.

 

[Ferrah]

I am so sorry...y ou are both in my thoughts and prayers.

 

[Ferin]

Leia, I am terribly sorry for what you are going through! You and Spyderman will be in my thoughts and prayers.

 

[Leeana]

Oh Leia, i am so so sorry and i wish the best to you, i am so sorry

 

[BigDogs & LittleHorses]

Hi Leia,

I'm SO very sorry to hear about Spyderman's troubles right now. He is such a magnificent and beautiful guy, very stunning and noble even in his old age.

And your bond and dedication to him is remarkable. I can't imagine the pain you must be going through right now. But I know you will do what is best for him, because that's what you have been doing every day that you have been with him.

I hope somehow things turn around and he rallys back to health.

HUGS, big time.

Daryl

 

[mydaddysjag]

Wishing you and your special boy the best for you both.

 

[ErikaS.]

Leia, my heart breaks for you. It's just not fair that we humans so often outlive our fur-buddies and that we have to watch them grow old so quickly. I'm just hoping he'll turn around and start eating like nothing happened. Critters love to do that: scare the bejesus out of you and then act like, "what were you so worked up about?" I'm crossing my fingers.

 

[MinisOutWest]

my tears, my thoughts and my heart is there for you and Spyderman. Hang in there, its a tough time right now, but it will work out for the best in the end for both of you, no matter what happens.