|
blanche
|
 |
« on: February 19, 2010, 03:26:01 PM » |
|
Our poor little Emi has yet another urinary infection and crystals--this time the infection is resistant to most antibiotics. Sadly, we have never been able to get her fully infection or crystal free. The fact that she is now getting resistant infections is a very ominous sign.
We may have to make some tough decisions about our little girl. Keep her and Candace in your thoughts and prayers.
|
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
Mom to Hazel, Tank and Omeshi. Cat: Sonny
Forever remembering Bob, Scout, Pete, Maude, Lola, Theo, Angel
In dog training, "jerk" is a noun, not a verb.
-Dr. Dennis Fetko
|
|
|
|
Jug and Pug
|
|
« Reply #1 on: February 19, 2010, 03:30:42 PM » |
|
So sorry to hear about Emi, this is such a difficult problem. Our thoughts are with Candace and we are hoping and praying the antibiotics will work.
|
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
|
|
|
|
SpeedyPug
|
|
« Reply #2 on: February 19, 2010, 03:33:17 PM » |
|
Poor little girl...and Candace. Here's hoping you can get her through...if not, pls know she's appreciated every second of love and care you've given her.  |
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
Shannon (Geeg & Jem's Mom)
|
|
|
|
Anna
|
|
« Reply #3 on: February 19, 2010, 03:50:03 PM » |
|
You and Emi are both in our thoughts and prayers Candace.
|
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
Anna; Mom to Pug Darwin (5), and cats Maggie (11) & Petra (11), and hairless honorary pug Isaac (2 year old toddler terror)
Forever loving our Adadog and Thor, Dougal & Duchess at The Bridge
"If you can keep your head while all about you are losing theirs, you probably haven't checked with your answering service."
|
|
|
|
clummy
|
|
« Reply #4 on: February 19, 2010, 04:03:25 PM » |
|
I am so sorry to hear that - poor little Emi, I will be keeping my fingers crossed and good thoughts for her and for you too Candace.
|
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
Currently owned by Pug Maude and cat Nelson. Missing Willie, Sydney and Boo all at the Bridge.
|
|
|
|
blanche
|
|
« Reply #5 on: February 19, 2010, 04:54:39 PM » |
|
Unfortunately, we've never been able to get Emi fully healthy. She's had infections and crystals almost without stop since coming into rescue. She's getting worse and not better.
She has fought hard for the last 7.5 months, but I don't know that we should ask her to fight any longer when she will only continue to get sicker.
|
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
Mom to Hazel, Tank and Omeshi. Cat: Sonny
Forever remembering Bob, Scout, Pete, Maude, Lola, Theo, Angel
In dog training, "jerk" is a noun, not a verb.
-Dr. Dennis Fetko
|
|
|
|
Jug and Pug
|
|
« Reply #6 on: February 19, 2010, 05:18:10 PM » |
|
Unfortunately, we've never been able to get Emi fully healthy. She's had infections and crystals almost without stop since coming into rescue. She's getting worse and not better.
She has fought hard for the last 7.5 months, but I don't know that we should ask her to fight any longer when she will only continue to get sicker.
Is she still active and eating? In your experience, if the antibiotics don't work what is the time frame like for her before you need to make a decision? |
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
|
|
|
|
Jane aka 71337
|
|
« Reply #7 on: February 19, 2010, 05:27:38 PM » |
|
Candace, you and Emi are in my thoughts and prayers  Whatever decision is made I support it 100% because I know the people involved always, always, always put the pug's best interests first! |
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
Mom to George, Mackie, Clark & Oliver
|
|
|
|
pugmetender
|
|
« Reply #8 on: February 19, 2010, 06:31:50 PM » |
|
Candace, I will keep thoughts of you and Emi close to my heart. |
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
|
|
|
|
blanche
|
|
« Reply #9 on: February 19, 2010, 06:53:12 PM » |
|
Is she still active and eating? In your experience, if the antibiotics don't work what is the time frame like for her before you need to make a decision?
Amanda: this isn't the first, second, third or even fourth round of antibiotics she's been on. She's been on multiple meds, had numerous procedures, tried all manner of things to fully void her bladder and each infection is worse than the last one. We will be letting her go. We can't ask her to continue this way. She's been fighting this for 7.5 months and even our vet agrees that we aren't doing her any favours. |
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
Mom to Hazel, Tank and Omeshi. Cat: Sonny
Forever remembering Bob, Scout, Pete, Maude, Lola, Theo, Angel
In dog training, "jerk" is a noun, not a verb.
-Dr. Dennis Fetko
|
|
|
|
keep on pugging
|
|
« Reply #10 on: February 19, 2010, 07:01:16 PM » |
|
She was able to fight on for 71/2 months, which is pretty tough. If the antibiotics are no longer working for her, what else can be done to improve her situation? If nothing else can work for her, then you may have a very tough decision on your hands, definitely a hard call. She has been so endearing at the Pugalugs, scampering around with her little diaper on.
|
|
|
|
« Last Edit: February 19, 2010, 07:03:23 PM by keep on pugging »
|
Logged
|
Only a pug, can be a pug.
|
|
|
|
blanche
|
|
« Reply #11 on: February 19, 2010, 07:04:07 PM » |
|
She was able to fight on for 71/2 months, which is pretty tough. If the antibiotics are no longer working for her, what else can be done to improve her situation? She has been so endearing to see at the Pugalugs scampering around with her little diaper on.
Deb: There isn't anything we can do. We could let her go on and on getting more infections and taking harsher drugs, but there is no cure here and no management. It's not living. It's keeping her alive so we don't have to make the tough decision to let her go. Frankly, the antibiotics have never reallyw orked for her as the infections never really went away. she'd get another as soon as the antibiotics cleared her system and all we are doing is encouraging resistant infections by constantly having her on antibiotics. Every infection has been worse than the last one and her mobility is declining. It's time to let her go. |
|
|
|
« Last Edit: February 19, 2010, 07:11:51 PM by blanche »
|
Logged
|
Mom to Hazel, Tank and Omeshi. Cat: Sonny
Forever remembering Bob, Scout, Pete, Maude, Lola, Theo, Angel
In dog training, "jerk" is a noun, not a verb.
-Dr. Dennis Fetko
|
|
|
|
Pam
|
|
« Reply #12 on: February 19, 2010, 07:04:43 PM » |
|
Awe I am sorry to hear the sad news. What a tough decision you face, keeping you and Emi are in my thoughts and prayers.
|
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
Proud mom of Sullivan
Born April 11, 2007
|
|
|
|
RockysMom
|
|
« Reply #13 on: February 19, 2010, 07:16:06 PM » |
|
Candace you have done so much for little Emi and showed her such love.
You are very strong for putting her best interests first. It's not always easy doing the right thing.
You're in our thoughts.
|
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
Rocky's Loyal Servant Angela
Help a pug in need - ADOPT DON'T SHOP
|
|
|
|
Candace
|
|
« Reply #14 on: February 19, 2010, 07:40:57 PM » |
|
Thank you for your kind thoughts. Although a very difficult decision, it is what is best for Emi. That is what matters now. We did everything possible. She put up with lots of tests and poking and prodding. Now it's time for her to be done with all that.
Please think of her tomorrow and light a candle for her to find her way to the Rainbow Bridge.
May she run free.
|
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
Mom to Rescue pugs, Mocha 12 and Mookie 10. Also, Layla, the kitty born Feb. 6, 2011.
At the bridge, my beloved pug Salvador 12 yrs. and kitties, Rosie 18 and Lily 18yrs. 8 mths., foster pugs Emi 9 and Nellie 6.
Rainbow bridge page http://pugalug.com/rainbowbridge.html
Pugalug Application Coordinator and fostermom
|
|
|
|
