triscrx Posted March 23, 2008 Report Share Posted March 23, 2008 Just a bit of a post to get it off my chest really. My springer is now 13Yrs old and has been diagnosed with pneumonia last month and has been put onto tablets to help his aching bones. He still gets walked every day but last night he collapsed again and his eyes are shaking from side to side all the time now. his co-ordination isn't great and he has been sick a few times overnight. The last time we took him up to the vets when they diagnosed him we thought that was the end but then after a jab and some anti biotics he was ok again. Not sure what to do now. My mum has just rang to say his condition hasn't changed overnight and she just rang the vet's today (BANK HOLIDAY) and they want £75 + treatment to see him today!!!! Don't want him suffering but also hate bending over a barrel for the vet Hoping he will return to normal again and last a bit longer, But I do realise he is old for a springer and maybe close to the end. Had him since I was 13 he is my best mate.. Wish him luck fella's lets hope he pulls through this and carrys on for some time yet, generally he is of a good fitness level. He is pedigree got him from friends in Cornwall years ago. out of the litter he is the last one still going I think, We never worked him he has just been a pet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bob300w Posted March 23, 2008 Report Share Posted March 23, 2008 I see that his sleeping arrangements are the same as my Cockers, and you are allowed to share his bed! Mine is 11, so I have this to come at any time , very depressing thought, best of luck with him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
new to the flock Posted March 23, 2008 Report Share Posted March 23, 2008 I hope he settles in comfortable and has a good day. However if it is time to go to the vets then go. NTTF Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bignoel Posted March 23, 2008 Report Share Posted March 23, 2008 £75 is a small price to pay if he has rewarded you over the years .but if it is £75 to boost him back to health every few weeks sometimes its cruel to be kind no point prolonging his pain and yours.goodluck hope he will be fine been here a few times myself . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
triscrx Posted March 23, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 23, 2008 Cheers for the kind words guy's just got back a minute ago. The vet was brilliant and re-assuring to know he has been seen. His glands are very swollen and she said for the minute we will just give him 3 jabs, 1 to stop him being disorientated and the others were anti biotics. cleaned his ears out too which was quite distressing to watch as he was clearly in discomfort. but they needed a good hook out. Overall very pleased with the vets they want to see him again tomorrow morning for further examination and maybe an X-Ray. If these drugs dont sort him out she said to expect the worse. Just hope this sorts him out.. cheers for the support guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gdunc Posted March 23, 2008 Report Share Posted March 23, 2008 Good luck with him mate, never an easy time when you see them suffering. Hopefully the vet will get hi sorted out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
triscrx Posted March 23, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 23, 2008 Cheers bud. Hoping he will settle down tonight and get back to normal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MK38 Posted March 23, 2008 Report Share Posted March 23, 2008 Sorry to hear about your dog triscrx . I do know what you are going through as i just had to have my Lurcher put to sleep after a short illness followed by a stroke.... big old boy he was, 7 1/2 stone running machine.... he was a rescue dog about a year old when we got him and we had him 12 years... lovely family pet and companion. We had to have the vet make house calls as i had just broken my ribs and couldn't carry him or lift him in or out the car, three visits at around £100 each plus the medications plus the final injection ... well over £600 in 5 days..... but i'd have spent three times that if he could still be with me now. It's a tough one mate , hope it all works out well......... Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul in North Lincs. Posted March 23, 2008 Report Share Posted March 23, 2008 I afraid quality of live far out ways the quantity for me........ Personally I would have to do the obvious and neccesary..... but not an easy desicion to make I now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sundodger Posted March 23, 2008 Report Share Posted March 23, 2008 Hope all goes well for you and the mutt. Sundodger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
polski Posted March 23, 2008 Report Share Posted March 23, 2008 Ask your vet if it's possible the dog has had a stroke, from the symptoms you describe-collapsing, eye movement and lack of co-ordination this could point towards a stroke. I had the same thing a few years ago with my old springer bitch.Hope it all goes well for you . Rick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dazza Posted March 23, 2008 Report Share Posted March 23, 2008 hope all goes well :blink: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ziplex Posted March 23, 2008 Report Share Posted March 23, 2008 Sorry to hear of your woes.........genuinely hope he's ok, they can be tough little blighters as you know, fingers crossed mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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