My heart aches for your babies, and for you and your hubby having to go through all of this. I tell you, these bullies are just too precious, aren't they? You know it:-)

Amy and Sophia

babies

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and Lily and Chester. I hope today brings good news for you. It is my birthday, so hopefully this will help them too.

this morning, our time zone, and keeping you both in our prayers!!

you will be in my thoughts and prayers always. i hope you both start feeling better soon. bernata you & hubby are in my prayers too....

hope you get to take him home to be in familiar surroundings. Take care. Hugs from me and my gang...

E


I don't rescue animals because I want to feel better about myself, or morally superior to anyone. The best part of my life with animals is the humility they teach and the humanity the foster.
Jon Katz "Soul of a Dog"

in my prayers.

I have been reading your posts, although I haven't responded, but I am really praying for the best outcome possible and for strength for you and your husband. I am so sorry you are going through such a difficult time.

Michelle, Helen, Penny, Spanky and Faye pup

Your bullies are so lucky to have you.

Olivia/Kano/Q-Ball

Kelly and The Carverbullies

Having a liver disorder, Raven was bleeding a lot in the end. He was weak and would go very pale off and on. And the whites of his eyes were bright white. I didn't bother with any more bloodwork since he had cancer, but we know he probably had dangerously low levels and probably serious clotting issues, bleeding, and anemia. Apparently what happened yesterday was a spinal clot that resulted in a stroke in the hind end. Not painful thankfully, and he was still bright in his mind, but severe ataxia in the hind end. A transfusion, or just platelets would have helped. Also, corticosteroids act as a spinal anti-inflammatory and would have given him some mobility for a while. But, knowing we were up against something that couldn't be beat is why he left me last night.

I am sorry to go on about this on your thread. It's just so similar to poor Chester. I completely empathize. When he was in the ER in December and we discovered this, I was hearing so many of the same options you are faced with. And, like you, I was up every 3-4 hours all night and day with potty breaks, small meals, and meds. It became my new Normal for the last few months. And I also likened it to being a new Mom. I didn't mind for a moment doting over and nursing my baby since it kept him comfortable as we tried to figure things out.

I also learned that a dog can get a transfusion once with no adverse effect. But a full blood transfusion after that can sometimes cause a rejection reaction, the more of them they get. That is probably why they are trying to be conservative with doing another on Chester?

You are in my prayers, and your precious babies. It's so stressful, but I know you are able to endure because of the happy bully smiles and licks that you undoubtedly get as a reward.

Hang in there,
Dawn


"Little Miss Betty Cuteface"
Toofie on the left, eyeball on the right.


Raven (prior to tripawd surgery) and Betty

healing. You are our hero!
Maggie

Schubert Angel

I'm sorry that Chester isn't improving as you had hoped. Huge hugs to both of you for your love and committment to Lily and Chester. They are both very lucky dogs.

Lynn King CPDT

my heart is with you, and i send good vibes and warm love and light. tamsen

I am feeling so bad for Chester, I pray that this GI problem is resolved and he feels better.

Poor Chester. I hope his levels are up tomorrow.

Berneta, what is the exact diagnosis?