[RickFLM4]

Originally Posted by DETRoadster

Thanks for the kind comments, all. Lots of good advice.

We have been in contact with a local vet that does in-home euthanasia, 24-7. We are set up in their system so whether it's next week or 2 years from now, we call and say "its time" and they come on over. Any time, day or night.

I think one thing we have going for us is that Bella is a total wussy and a massive foodie. She doesnt hide her pain; she screams. And if she refuses a meal or a treat we know with 100% certainty there's something seriously wrong. So using those two indicators I think we have a pretty good shot at quickly understanding when something is wrong. Literally, as I'm typing this, I heard her starting to whine. A quick look at the clock confirms it's 5:57 PM. Dinner is at 6:00 PM sharp every night. Her internal clock is incredible.

The real variable in all this is her re-occurring pneumonia. If the CT scan confirms the suspicion that she has a fungal infection in her sinuses, and it's treatable, she'll be in good shape. if the source of the pneumonia is unknown after the scan, or, they find she has a fungal infection that's done serious damage to the bones in her skull, then another bout of pneumonia is a simple matter if when and not if. We decided if that happens again we are not putting her through another week in the ER. We will have to take action and put her down peacefully at home.

Sounds like you have a very good plan. We all hope it ends up in the 2 year horizon.

[Esteban]

DETRoadster, I think the home euthanasia is a good idea when the time comes. As I mentioned above, when I had to give up my cat to the vet I felt terrible. I don't want to watch them die but I want to know for sure that he/she is as comfortable as possible in their own home and dies peacefully. I'll do home euthanasia for my animal the next time I'm in that position.

[Sara]

It's been a long 5 weeks. There were a few nights I didn't think she would make it.

These are from today

Sound on

Sorry for the gruesome hoof pic. You can see how much it's healing. It's still a pretty deep wound, however it should heal within a year if she keeps progressing.

[Sara]

Jacqueline's mom <3 The OG. She's probably the oldest pet in this thread.

[CDN-Driver]

Sara, it's wonderful that she is doing well.

[twinturbovan]

I come here to fill this thread with the great Ken Block the Corgi (Yes his name is Ken Block. I named him after Ken Block himself and hes rocking Wolf Gangs Ken Block Livery Collar/Leash):

[M5Rick]

[QUOTE=twinturbovan;28295746]I come here to fill this thread with the great Ken Block the Corgi (Yes his name is Ken Block. I named him after Ken Block himself and hes rocking Wolf Gangs Ken Block Livery Collar/Leash):

*I love Corgi's!

[RickFLM4]

Ginger enjoying her new bed. I think they screwed up the stitching of her name a little. Looks worse in the picture than in person somehow. Probably not going to deal with it and just live with it. Doesn’t seem to bother her.

[CDN-Driver]

Originally Posted by RickFLM4

Ginger enjoying her new bed. I think they screwed up the stitching of her name a little. Looks worse in the picture than in person somehow. Probably not going to deal with it and just live with it. Doesn't seem to bother her.

Cute, I'm sure she will not mind.

[AlpineBoost]

Our girls soaking up the sun today

[M5Rick]

Too cold for a walk.

[DETRoadster]

Bella is feeling lousy after her CT scan and rhinoscopy yesterday. She doesn't do well with anesthesia and hasn't eaten for almost 48 hours. She was pacing and whining all last night.

Fingers crossed she snaps out of it tomorrow and we get some results from the radiologist and the lab.

[CDN-Driver]

Originally Posted by DETRoadster

Bella is feeling lousy after her CT scan and rhinoscopy yesterday. She doesn't do well with anesthesia and hasn't eaten for almost 48 hours. She was pacing and whining all last night.

Fingers crossed she snaps out of it tomorrow and we get some results from the radiologist and the lab.

Hoping she feels better soon!

[Hawkeye]

Originally Posted by DETRoadster

Bella is feeling lousy after her CT scan and rhinoscopy yesterday. She doesn't do well with anesthesia and hasn't eaten for almost 48 hours. She was pacing and whining all last night.

Fingers crossed she snaps out of it tomorrow and we get some results from the radiologist and the lab.

Prayers for the doggo, that is hard. Had a similar experience earlier this year

[Maynard]

Simple tip to encourage wife to let you leave those extra seats in the TV room a few days longer: surreptitiously rub a little catnip on select areas of the moving blankets.

Can't let the Pet Thread sink to page 2. And Me and my girls all send our best wishes to Bella.

[Sara]

I love my goofball <3 She’s feeling good today.

[Lady Jane]

Anyone can relate?

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[happyjack]

Originally Posted by Lady Jane

Anyone can relate?

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for sure! although my problem with this meme is that everyone loves bacon fat. that bottom caption should be something like..."rotting bird carcass in the gutter"

[ShopVac]

I have no idea why I let my wife talk me into this shit. Needless - pictures for this years cards....and you can see how excited they are.

[infinitekidM2C]

Originally Posted by ShopVac

I have no idea why I let my wife talk me into this shit. Needless - pictures for this years cards....and you can see how excited they are.

Oh gawd what've you done. I put a lil dog's santa hat on my rabbit, i have video but it's not for public release.

[DrMitch]

Hannah - our long-haired German shepherd - she's a dork, but a pretty dork!

_W9A5944.jpg by dr mitch, on Flickr

ShepherdTeeth.jpg by dr mitch, on Flickr

_W9A5596.jpg by dr mitch, on Flickr

[TiMSport]

We recently adopted a stray cat. Had been keeping an eye on her as she would regularly come to the house so we'd feed her and became concerned now that the weather is getting much colder, etc. Took her to the local county shelter and checked whether she was chipped or not, she wasn't. Also got her vaccinated and scheduled her to get spayed in a couple of weeks.

Best guess is she's around 3 months old or so. Unbelievably adorable and loves being pet. Cats in the wild are typically afraid of people and will often run away. This particular one was more mild mannered. We just decided that we wanted her to be part of the family.

She's been a happy camper ever since.