<p>Oh my goodness justamom. That was really quick. I’ll certainly give my boy an extra hug and a kiss. I’m so sorry for you.</p>
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<p>As am I. Many hugs.</p>
<p>Gosh, I’m so sorry. Remember that you and your family brought joy to your pet’s life just as your pet brought joy to your life. The love went both ways. Hugs to you.</p>
<p>Im so sorry justamom-
ours died about a month ago and with no more pets ( by the time the cats died in their 20’s, I felt that our lab was too old to have to put up with a new sibling) and no kids , the house is pretty quiet.
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<p>justamom, hugs to you. So sorry to hear about your canine family member.</p>
<p>kathiep, thank you for letting me vent on your thread. I didn’t feel up to starting a new one for this. And it was this thread that got me off to the vet, which led us to LOVE HER all we could for those last few days. I sure do miss her…but knowing that she was here at home, with my arms wrapped around her, and H whispering in her ear at the end - that makes me happy.</p>
<p>thanks, all, for your kind words. I know your dogs are well loved.</p>
<p>oh my goodness this thread is making me sad. So sorry justamom :(</p>
<p>Roshke - how is the condition you mentioned (on page one) diagnosed and what is the treatment? I’m very worried about my beautiful young golden (only a year and half) who has the symptoms you are describing. Our wonderful daily 5-6 mile hikes and runs are a struggle for him lately. I thought it was the summer heat but it doesn’t seem to be getting any better (in fact it’s worse) now that cooler weather is here. I will make an appointment with the vet but am curious as to diagnosis and treatment?</p>
<p>never mind, googled it.</p>
<p>justamom, I am so sorry to hear about the sudden loss of your dog, your companion, a best friend who filled a special part of your life. A dog is loyal, constant and true. The greatest tragedy of our relationship with our beloved dogs is that they have too brief a life compared to ours. A great dog can never live long enough. There is nothing that can be said to make it hurt any less to lose your friend, your family member, so suddenly. I hope that the happy memories of the times you shared with him will bring you some comfort.</p>
<p>guitarist’s mom, I will send you a PM.</p>
<p>justamom, I am so sorry. I am glad, though, that your beloved dog was able to die with you, at home. It makes such a difference and is such as gift. As everyone says, the only flaw of dogs is that they don’t live long enough</p>